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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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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.00

AM: 6 very hilly miles

PM: 4 very easy miles

I think this was the last week that I can work without taking sick leave. I had a tough day today-- I did come home a little early (in order to nap for an hour) - which allowed me to get in another run ... but work this afternoon was tough. tomorrow I am going to try to work from home and see how that goes, but I have a feeling I will only be working 1/2 time for the next couple of weeks. it is likely what I have to do to be able to keep running ;-)

Please keep my baby (4 years younger than me) brother in your thoughts this week, he is in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism -- I don't know much yet, I might have to fly to Minneapolis, but for now we are just "wait and see" ... he has two teenage sons and they are very frightened right now.

Comments

From allie on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 21:01:39 from 97.126.218.210

i will keep him (and you) in my thoughts for sure. i hope everything will be okay.

From RAD on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 21:36:37 from 98.202.23.178

Oh Bonnie, I'm so sorry. The fatigue setting in and your brother and his family! Two doozies in one week. I will definitely keep you all in my prayers. Love and hope for you all.

-oh, I like that you're cutting work to 'keep running' :)

From Kim on Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 15:37:30 from 67.199.179.59

Man...when I come to check on you I hope to see good news. So sorry about your brother. We will keep him (and you) in our prayers! Do you know Oldbean on the blog? His daughter had that happen a few years ago. She isn't 100% right now but she is doing very well.

As I looked back not only at your treatments and running and work schedule but at your recent rattlesnake and scorpion tales I realize once again that you are one tough chicka! Keep on keepin' on! You are an inspiration to all!

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