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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 07, 2007
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
12.500.002.000.000.0014.50

2:06:21 fast finish long run (last 2 miles @ 1/2 marathon pace -- actually 1/2 marathon pace effort since this was a hilly run on the grass)

Ran 7 laps in Sugarhouse Park (outside on the grass) + approx 1 1/4 mile inside to make it a little more than 14.  Ran much faster than when I ran this as a long run in August.  Splits were (16:34, 16:26, 11:22 (inside loop to bathroom),16:28, 16:24, 16:11, 16:31, 15:02 + :31).

 Legs are shot ... the grass and hills really takes a toll, my reasoning is that this is a really good workout, works on strength and mental fortitude ... I hope I am right otherwise it just is a lot of pain ;-).

Some great races this weekend, congratulations to all the bloggers!


Comments
From Randy on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 11:26:51

Bonnie, Nice work. That was my standard tempo loop in SLC. Definitely makes you tough!

From Maria on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 15:07:04

Great workout, Bonnie! You ran 7:00 pace for the last 2 miles after already running 12 miles on hills? Wow. You're in great shape. I predict good things for you in Big Sur (unless it's a ridicilously hilly course).

From Bonnie on Mon, Oct 08, 2007 at 15:29:19

thanks Maria, I think it was closer to 7:50's for the last two miles (I had to add on 100 meters to make it 2 miles!). It was hard. The big sur half is hilly, but it is not the same level of difficulty as the marathon (the course is actually around Monteray Bay). I think the course has some pretty big hills on the out portion, and a nice downhill at to the finish. It is not a PR course although my PR is on a challenging course into a headwind -- so who knows!

I do feel like I am in pretty good shape, but I have gotten "head injuries" in the past ;-).

How are you Maria? I hope all is well.

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