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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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Sat, May 30, 2009
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.000.000.000.000.005.00

45:50. I don't know exactly how long this run was (well, I don't really know how long any of my runs are except my track workouts and long run) -- it was longer than 5, of that I am sure.  I started off on my "usual" 5 mile route and detoured at the end - it was cool, I found another wash that takes me back to where the other wash begins  ... it meant that I got to run on dirt for about a mile that I would normally have to run on the road.  

So, I have something to tell you about, it is kind of embarrassing.  On Monday I will be interviewed by someone from Runners World on my training.  I guess Greg is writing an article with this woman about different training styles and I am an example of someone who worked (for years) on developing their 5K/10K and half-marathon times before tackling the marathon. 

Happy weekend bloggers.

(my bike ride yesterday was 1:50:25 round trip).

 


Comments
From Snoqualmie on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 13:48:59 from 67.171.56.164

That is SO COOL! Will you sign my copy? For this, I'll even buy a copy of RW! lol Good for you!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 15:34:26 from 71.229.164.25

How cool that you're getting interviewed for RW! You'll have to let us know what issue it will be in. You certainly have had success training for the shorter distances first. You're speedy at all distances!

From Adam RW on Sat, May 30, 2009 at 23:16:43 from 98.202.223.65

That is pretty cool. I wouldn't say embarrassing at all. You'll have to get a link to the interview when it is posted. Also, you need to get a Garmin so you can have fun with the "real" miles. Then again better to stay away. I sometimes spend a little too much time looking at HR, pace, etc... The curse of the scientist I guess.

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