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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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2:09:23.  Ran some hilly miles near my house -- after all that flat stuff last week I figured I owed it to myself to get back to the hills.  Plus, I had to write a midterm today so I did not want to drive up to the River Trail (I can't run on my favorite long run spot because of the snakes).  So, I found out what happens when you have two weeks of 90-100F weather and all of a sudden the temperature drops to 35F and  it rains -- FOG and lots of it.  Woke up this morning and visibility was about 10ft.  By the time I got out to run it was sunny, but the wind was cold and I under-dressed a little.  Bummer that the water-fountain that I normally use at about 9 miles was gone (I think the pipes froze and exploded this winter and they are repairing it now).  I was thirsty, but not dangerously so ... glad to have the run over with though.  I am tired.  I did not get home until nearly 11PM last night -- and my internal clock is all messed up ... 

I hope you are all doing well!  happy running! 

Comments
From Dan on Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 00:05:32 from 24.209.83.20

Snakes! I would not run that either... bummer about the pipes. If it is any consolation my internal clock is all messed up too...

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 08:49:15 from 174.70.177.86

Glad you at least had some cooler temps! How 'bout that Even Steven workout! It tickled me pink to see you mention in Running Times!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 11:20:37 from 71.229.134.155

Traveling across time zones will do that to your internal clock.

I hope you're getting some rest now.

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