track fan

December 25, 2024

Recent EntriesHomeJoin Fast Running Blog Community!PredictorHealthy RecipesBonnie's RacesFind BlogsMileage BoardTop Ten Excuses for Missing a RunTop Ten Training MistakesDiscussion ForumRace Reports Send A Private MessageWeek ViewMonth ViewYear View
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20072008200920102011201220132014
15% off for Fast Running Blog members at St. George Running Center!

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).

Favorite Blogs:
Click to donate
to Ukraine's Armed Forces
Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Sun, Dec 21, 2008
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
18.000.000.000.000.0018.00

2:42:18 (ave 9:01 pace). Beautiful day for a hilly run! Saguaro National Park West. I ran on the Bajada drive loop (a dirt road) 3 times. The trail maps say it is 6 miles, but based on my splits I did not believe it, I think it is about 400 - 600 meters short of 6 miles so I added on an extra mile (ran out and back on a ~ 1/2 mile dirt road that leads to a picnic area). The loops are primarily uphill for 3 miles and then downhill to flat for 3 miles. Splits were 51:05, 51:13, 49:59.

I could not believe how good I felt on this run, the hard part was that I was getting bored with running -- mainly I just did not want to be out there any more near the end - it would have been nice to have some company. But it was such a pretty run that it was tolerable (and I was so happy that I felt good!).

Comments
From josse on Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 20:25:03

Great job on the run. Long runs are a lot more fun with people. You don't even notice how long you are out there. I hope there are people for you do run with where you are. If not you should ask around to see if there are anyone to hook up with.

From jtshad on Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 13:00:22

Wow, nice run. I agree with you and Josse that long runs with partners are a lot more fun (and easy!).

Merry Christmas!

From Bonnie on Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 13:03:48

Merry Christmas to both of you!

My problem is I goof off in the morning before my runs - so I never know exactly what time I will be going out. However, finding training partners would probably be better for this too!

I am excited, I haven't run more than 16 miles at one time until this month and it hasn't been that much of a stretch! Maybe I really will be running a marathon next year! Here's too all of us having a great running year in 2009!

Add Your Comment.
  • Keep it family-safe. No vulgar or profane language. To discourage anonymous comments of cowardly nature, your IP address will be logged and posted next to your comment.
  • Do not respond to another person's comment out of context. If he made the original comment on another page/blog entry, go to that entry and respond there.
  • If all you want to do is contact the blogger and your comment is not connected with this entry and has no relevance to others, send a private message instead.
Only registered users with public blogs are allowed to post comments. Log in with your username and password or create an account and set up a blog.
Debt Reduction Calculator
Featured Announcements
Most Recent Entries:
New Kids on the Blog
(need a welcome):
Lone Faithfuls
(need a comment):
Recent Comments: