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

Mon, Jun 25, 2012

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

DONE DONE DONE DONE

In 6 weeks all of the past 6 months will be a distant memory (or tomorrow like many things I do)!! It will probably take 4 weeks before my fatigue will go away entirely, but I am looking forward to running again -- and now I get to train for my birthday 50K!!!

In about 6 weeks I get a follow-up mammogram and then in October a follow-up MRI and then they will pronounce me "cured"!!! I will, unfortunately, be seeing both my radiation oncologist and my surgeon every 6 months for my whole life (along with lots of tests), but hey, they are kind of nice so I guess I don't mind so much.

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Traveling wore me out, but it was so very much worth it to see so many of you on Saturday. Thank you so much for all of your support the past 6 months, for non-running issues, and for the past 5 years on running. You all mean a lot to me!!

Comments

From Tom on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:23:05 from 137.65.56.2

So glad to hear you are DONE Bonnie! Quite the trial you've been through but you've handled it exceptionally. Good luck with the 50K training!

From JD on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:34:26 from 70.96.78.149

i'm really bummed i missed you this weekend. you inspire me in so many ways and i was really looking forward to meeting you. hopefully i'll get another opportunity. so good the treatments are DONE, and you sure didn't let them slow you down much! you're a good example. thank you Bonnie!

From Burt on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:46:45 from 72.223.80.161

Love you Bonnie. On my way to meet another blogger. You probably know who. Keep it on the down low.

From catherine on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 19:57:07 from 98.202.112.38

CONGRATULATIONS Bonnie!

From Dan on Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 20:57:49 from 24.209.83.20

So great Bon!! I'm very happy about DONE :)

P's. I saw you in the pics posted

From allie on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 11:25:46 from 97.117.94.148

so happy about this :)

you're the best, bonnie.

From Bonnie on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 11:33:23 from 64.119.33.134

Love you guys!

Sorry to have missed you JD -- and mostly, I am sorry you were sick. Don't worry, I am sure there will be a next time!

...no allie, YOU are the best!

From Tracy on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:05:23 from 50.103.235.9

Congrats on getting through your treatment with such a positive attitude! You are an inspiration!

From Bonnie on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:15:35 from 64.119.33.134

Thank you Tracy -- my attitude has definitely been propped up by all the wonderful support of my FRB friends! Hope you are feeling well??

From Bonnie on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:16:27 from 64.119.33.134

whoops, I sent before I was finished, I meant to finish up with, "a special welcome hug to Charlotte!"

From Kim on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 12:49:45 from 67.199.179.59

I can't wait until you are pronounced "CURED"! Way to go Bonnie. You help us all find the good things in life!

From RAD on Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 14:23:58 from 98.202.23.178

YIPEE!!! A great celebration is in order. When they don't give you bad news, doctors aren't so bad :)

Birthday 50K...oh yeah, my hero!!

From glidergirl on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 07:41:11 from 71.35.231.152

That is so wonderful Bonnie! Way to stay strong, both mentally and running-wise. You are an inspiration. :)

From Bonnie on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 07:52:40 from 64.119.33.134

Hi Brooke! Thank you sweetie! You have the cutest pictures on your blog!

From Bonnie on Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 07:53:31 from 64.119.33.134

Kim -- I think that basically they call you "cured" after surgery, I will feel more comfortable when they show me the pictures ;-)

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