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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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Sat, Jun 27, 2009

Easy Miles	Threshold Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Track speed mileage	Hill mileage	Total
12.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	12.50

AM: (8 miles, 1:14:58 37:51/37:06). Very hot ... about 85F when I started and 89F by the time I finished. As usual, it was the sun that was the most unpleasant. I took my own advice and just slowed down about 10 secs/mile and kept my HR and breathing under control.

My back is such a mess. I did talk to the Egoscue people and got a couple exercises to try, they did not hurt my back so we will see how if they help. After I did them I could actually take a sort-of deep breath, so maybe ... I will see the chiro again on Monday.

PM: (4.5 miles in my favorite park!).

Exciting 5K last night -- both the women and the men. A couple "upsets", a few favorites!

Happy weekend bloggers, stay cool, run and bike safely!

Comments

From Kelli on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 13:57:03 from 71.219.76.64

You stay cool! Get into the air conditioning right away!!! Great run this morning, way to battle the heat. Still wish I could be there to give you a Popsicle or something!

I picked my sister up at the airport yesterday and it was pouring rain. Later it did warm up, but her and her husband were in jackets because it was so COLD. Darn people from Arizona must have different blood!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 14:50:58 from 75.164.32.215

ha ha ha ... I know! It cracks me up. But I told Dean that by next winter we will be wearing our North Face down jackets as soon as the temps drop past the 60F mark ;-).

I would love a popsicle - I think I will have to buy some when I go to the store!

Have fun with your sister, stay out of trouble I know how you two can get ;-) (actually I don't know, but I can guess)

From Barry on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 15:31:12 from 67.60.189.215

Great mileage. Sorry to read about your back problems. I think the chiropractor will be able to help you out. Also, what 5k are you talking about? Do you think i can watch it from the internet?

From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 15:37:37 from 75.164.32.215

Hi Barry -- this week (from Thursday until tomorrow) are the USA Track and Field Championships. They are picking the team to go to Berlin in August to compete in the World Championships. Last night was the 5K finals (both men and women) and Thursday night was the 10K finals ... you can see the rest of the schedule on the website: http://www.usatf.org/

You can watch it on your internet! The link above has the live feed and the archived video's are at http://www.flotrack.org/

Enjoy.

I already went to the chiro once, it did feel a little better, but then got bad again yesterday morning. Weird.

From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 15:39:37 from 75.164.32.215

Barry -- some of the this meet is going to be on ESPN tonight (5:30-7:30 your time) and on NBC tomorrow (2-4 your time).

From Barry on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 15:44:09 from 67.60.189.215

Do you think it might be your shoes? Or do you feel your upper body more forward or more backward when your are running? Also, have you tired and ice bath for your back? I am just throwing out suggestions which i am sure you already thought of :).

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 23:15:45 from 67.171.56.164

I am SO sorry to hear your back is in pain. Hopefully you can get some help soon.

I continue to be so impressed with your hot weather running. Especially after wilting in 70 degrees today. But I agree about slowing down - that makes such a big difference.

From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 23:33:14 from 75.164.32.215

Thanks Sno, getting old I think. Funny - you need to check out Pete Magill's website, he has an article that starts very similar to my pain this week. Actually he makes some good points (about injuries that aren't really due to running, but kind of are). My favorite quote was from his son, "if you want to hide something from my Dad put it on the floor".

Good running today - I am glad you had fun and great job taking on those hills and heat!!

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