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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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Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
7.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.00

1:06:22. Probably a little longer than 7. Yeatman trail again today. I was sort of uninspired to run this morning -- none of the routes seemed good. But, as usual, once I got started I was so happy to be out and running. This run is so great -- it is quite a climb (easy by hiking standards, harder by running standards), and a little trecherous in spots -- but not bad by any means. The best thing about this trail is that once you get through the valley and climb up the next mountain the views are just stunning! It is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It was interesting today, I saw a bow hunter (bows are allowed in this park for a month every winter for javelina and deer only). I said good morning but did not tell him that the big largest "group" of javelina were all in my backyard ;-). I also ran into a lost hiker and gave him directions back to the resort on the other side of the mountain range ... pretty ironic really, me giving directions ... the only reason I knew how to go was because I have gotten lost twice and ended up where he wanted to go.

I hope you all have a great Friday bloggers!

Comments

From Kelli on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:31:06 from 71.219.95.151

I bet the lost soul was so glad you came along!

Look at your mileage for the year! YEE-HAW! That is some serious running.

From Bonnie on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:33:56 from 64.119.33.134

I know!! I just realized earlier this week that I had gone over 3,000 miles. I am so very lucky, what it really shows is that I have been able to be consistent and stay healthy ... and I am very grateful for that. How are you feeling? What medicine are you taking (sorry for being nosey, I am just worried about you)? I hope you survive the holidays and I am looking forward to reading about your upcoming STELLAR year running and life-wise!

From Kelli on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:43:35 from 71.219.95.151

The medicine is actually just an antibiotic of some sort that I have to take for a month. I had this horrible rash on my face (basically looked like zits) that is caused by my skin not regenerating. Anyway, the antibiotic makes me severely nauseous. So, I am not sick, I just feel like it. Working out has been a challenge, but i will survive!!! My face looks much better, though!!!

You have had an amazing year and you have trained smart. I will have to learn from you and see if I can remain injury free next year and break the 2,000 mile mark for the first time.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 12:48:58 from 24.8.167.243

It sounds like that trail is going to make you even stronger than you are already.

That was nice of you to help the hiker.

Have a great weekend!

From Bonnie on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 16:47:30 from 128.196.228.134

Wow ... that sounds horrible Kelli, I am glad the antibotics are working. I got really sick off of mine a few months ago too, my goal is to never have to take them again ;-).

Have good weekend yourself Carolyn, I hope choir goes well!

From Bonnie on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 16:48:31 from 128.196.228.134

oh by the way, I don't think this trail will make me stronger, I am running very slowly -- but it is my recovery day, and it is SOOOO enjoyable!!

From auntieem on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 18:16:24 from 67.182.145.8

Your running trail sounds beautiful! I may come down to Tuscon this winter yet; there is a gem show in February that I may attend. I'll look for some good trails then.

From Bonnie on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 18:29:34 from 128.196.228.134

Yes Auntie, the gem show is a big deal here. I know some good trails now and will be happy to show them to you!

From Kelli on Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 11:42:28 from 71.219.95.151

I just stopped taking them. I decided I would rather have an ugly face and feel good than a pretty face and feel like crap!!!

From Bonnie on Sun, Dec 20, 2009 at 12:36:32 from 64.119.33.134

I understand Kelli, just be careful, stopping them too early can be a little dangerous (makes the bugs stronger if you don't kill them off - which would mean even worse dose/kind of antibiotics next time).

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