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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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1:57:46.  Wonderful trail run on my "flat" trails.  I parked in a different spot, hoping to figure out how do this in laps so that during the summer I will be able to drop water.  It was about 1:10 to do the whole lap once -- I got water and then wound around a bunch of other trails to find my way back.  Greg said I could run the last 5` at 1/2 marathon pace if I was feeling "frisky" - I actually ran a little hard the last 10` because there were some mountain bikers on the trail - they were stopped at the bottom of a hill when they saw me coming and jumped on their bikes  in front of me, well, of course, I *had* to stay as close to them as  possible.  It was uphill the last mile and they finally stopped and pulled over and let me pass ;-).  I will admit, they weren't exactly true competitive mountian bikers (who would have kicked my behind) - but I was pretty happy to have "beaten" them anyway - especially since I wasn't even breathing hard!!

I hope you are all having a wonderful day with friends and family!

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No run today -- but I am excited to share that there is a new ultra running coach in town.  Ian Torrence has joined forces with Greg McMillan  -- and even if you don't want a coach, his blog is kind of interesting -- at least to you ultra folks out there (read, crazies).

 

I hope you are all having happy and pain-free running today bloggers!  At least those of you that are resting on those laurels after the fast racing this weekend!

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AM:(9+ miles, 1:22:56).  Hilly run at pretty easy pace.  For having a week of recovery my legs are surprisingly dead and heavy.  I reduced my caloric intake a lot last week, to compensate for the lack of running -- but for some reason I still felt like I was trudging along carrying an extra persons worth of weight ... oh well, nice run anyway!

PM: (4 miles easy).

Happy running bloggers! 

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1:03:28.  Easy run on the trail, before the rain came in ... good timing.  Still feeling a little sluggish today, but not quite "Michelin Man" (loved it Samantha!).  

Have to run, teaching this morning and two projects due today ... I can't believe I only have a month to rewrite my grant for resubmission, have a presentation for a external review of a grant, and I have two trips to DC this month!!  There are definitely not enough hours in the day.

 

Have a good day bloggers!!

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AM: (11 miles, 1:35:08). 28:51 wu +strides/25:23 cd. My "workout" today was to run 5 x 5` @ steady state pace (7:24-7:36/mile) w/3` recovery. I have been feeling so strange this week, that I really wanted to do this on the track to see if I have been running harder than I thought lately (and that is why my legs feel sluggish) - I figured if I struggled with this workout then that would mean something else entirely. But mainly, I just wanted to make sure I did not run too hard today. I modified the workout slightly into 5 x 1200 @ SS pace w/600 recovery (target for 1200 was 5:33-5:39). It had been so long since I   had run at this pace I knew it would be a little difficult to find ... 5:19 (3:25) 5:23 (3:22) 5:39 (3:23) 5:28 (3:26) 5:23. A little on the fast side, but I was relaxed and finally I just went with the effort-based workout and did not worry about splits. Felt good to be running a little hard again. It is going to take a while to remember what 1/2 marathon training pace feels like ... better get used to it before the long tempo runs begin!

PM: (easy 4). I just can't get these done before 8PM ... every single T/Th I try to get out before it is dark, but I always get stuck at work ... I have meetings all day today, so I am positive I won't be leaving my office before 8 tonight ... luckily, there are a few people still out in the park at this time of the night -- and it is not as busy as it can be at 6PM.

I hope everyone is feeling good today, and I hope you got some sunshine where you are!! Spring is almost here!


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1:03:41.  A little too fast recovery run up Yeatman trail -- no wonder my hamstring yelled at me a couple of times.  It generally takes me about 1:05-1:06 to run all the way to the top of the "big hill" and back down.  Anyway ... beautiful morning.   I am going to work really late tonight, in hopes to finish my lecture for Monday and get some work done, so I don't have to come in over the weekend.  I think both Dean and I are a little overworked right now and need some down time -- and we need to finish re-unpacking our house after the flood.

Have a wonderful day and a great weekend bloggers! 

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AM: (8+ miles, 1:11:25). Nice hilly run. First time I have felt this good all week. Did not run hard, but focused on running consistently both uphill and on flat and downhill portions. Nice day, got up a little late this morning, so my work day is a little rushed.

PM: (easy 4).

Need to finish as much work as possible today so I can take time to watch track and field tomorrow! I LOVE this time of year!! Reebok games will be on Sunday 2PM EST on ESPN2. Next meet will be the USA Indoor Nationals on the 28th.

Have a wonderful weekend bloggers, run safe, stay dry (don't trip on the snow and ice)!

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