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Location:

Tucson,AZ,USA

Member Since:

Aug 30, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

PR's

5K: 21:26 (2005)

4 mile: 28:10 (2005)

10K: 43:33 (2010)

10 mile: 1:13:35 (2009) (1:12:15 split in 1/2 marathon, 2011)

1/2 marathon: 1:34:31 (2011)

marathon: 3:19:15 (2013)

Short-Term Running Goals:

 

3:20 marathon - Eugene Marathon, April 28, 2013 (can I say I really want a sub 3:20? but I will be happy with 3:20-3:23) -- whoohoo!

Some good intermediate races 15K - 1/2 marathon, to gauge my fitness level (done this, hit a 1:34:35 1/2 marathon in March 2013, on a hilly course)

Going after my 10 mile PR in Fall 2013

Maybe some good 10K races after the infernal Arizona summer is over! 




Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to be one of those runners who is still running in their 80s (or 90s?).  You know the ones, who look all grisley and fit?  That is what I would like!  Until then, I just want to work hard and be as fast as I can, for as long as I can.


Personal:

50 year old, trying to defy gravity and time

Used to be faculty at the University of Arizona (biostatistics).  Currently manager of the statistics and data management group for companion diagnostics (biomarkers) at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Roche diagnostics).  We evaluate protein biomarkers that can be used to direct drug therapy that would be most effective based on individual characteristics (personalized medicine).

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Sun, Oct 31, 2010
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

1:10:44 ... yes sireee ... the same route as last week nearly 5` faster.  I basically ran easy with the idea being I wanted to run the second half faster than the first half.  It is a loop course (very very hilly), and the only part of the run that is the "same" is the last 2.x ... so, it took me 18:21 to hit the landmark on the way and 16:43 to run from the landmark home, I am very happy.  When I am running more miles I run the first part in about 18:45-18:50 (sometimes 19 if I have had a particularly hard week of running) -- so it is encouraging to find that I haven't lost too much leg strength!!  And I am very happy that I can still run 8 min pace pretty easily.  I guess I can't be too hard on the ol' ellipse after all -- between it and the many many hours pool running, I have managed to keep in ok shape.  

It is still in the 80s here, but there is a faint cool breeze so it doesn't feel bad (well, that and I was only out there for 70 mins anyway). 

Comments
From allie on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 16:34:17 from 174.23.195.124

no credit to the elliptical. all the credit to you and your determination to cross train and work hard while you were injured. and you did it all with a great attitude. so glad you are feeling well, running well, and enjoying the "fun stuff" (very very hilly routes) again.

From JD on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 19:04:52 from 32.176.34.243

"no credit to the elliptical. all the credit to you and your determination to cross train and work hard while you were injured. and you did it all with a great attitude. so glad you are feeling well, running well, and enjoying the "fun stuff" (very very hilly routes) again."

My sentiments exactly!

From Bonnie on Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 19:45:47 from 64.119.33.134

you guys are the best ... and my inspiration!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 09:54:07 from 24.8.167.243

I am very impressed with your commitment to cross-training. You've really been diligent and now it's paying off.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 14:21:08 from 207.225.192.66

I agree with all of the above!!

From Dan on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 19:32:18 from 24.209.83.20

I'm late Bon, but everyone is right - simply put, you rock :)

From Bonnie on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 19:42:06 from 128.196.228.134

you guys are so awesome ... I don't think I am "rocking" these days, but I was happy on Sunday, and looking forward to getting back to it!!

Last week isn't Dan??

From Kory on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 21:19:20 from 24.116.159.75

Great run Bonnie. Your already seeing your fitness improve running the same course faster.

I can't even imagine running in 80 degree weather this time of year.

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