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January 2025

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Location:

Taylorsville,UT,

Member Since:

Sep 17, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Olympic Trials Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

2 x Deseret News 10k winner

3 x All-American at BYU (back in the day)

10 x state champion in high school (way back in the day!)

3 x USA team member

Short-Term Running Goals:

I would like to run an Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon.

I would also like to run on one more international team before I pack it in!

 Stay healthy!  (My biggest challenge!)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run my whole life, and then live vicariously through my children. (just kidding) , but I do want to pass on a healthy lifestyle to them.

Help coach East High to a state championship. (hope it doesn't take a lifetime!)

Personal:

I've been running since I was nine.  I'm married to a fellow runner who inspires and supports me.  We have two children:  Cole (4) and Lily (18 mos.)  I help Bill Cobler coach cross country at East High School.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 705.71
NB 580 Lifetime Miles: 49.79
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
705.710.000.000.000.00705.71
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.200.000.000.000.008.20

First run of the new year!  Always feels like a blank slate.  I have no goals or resolutions.  Though I am enjoying lifting weights.  I hate the gym though.  Too overstimulating.  But, I will probably try to keep going with regular strength workouts.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.600.000.000.000.004.60

Lighter cardio.  Longer lift.  Signed up to take a Zumba class tonight too. We will see if I actually go.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.500.000.000.000.005.50

I had planned on longer, but felt kind of crappy today.  I don't need much to hit 40 this week. 

 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Treadmill workout. 15 minute warm up 3 x 3-2-1 with 2 minute recoveries.  Cooldown to 7.  Going to Zumba with a theatre buddy a little later

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.200.000.000.000.006.20

Probably should have run longer since it is the warmest that it is going to be all week. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.300.000.000.000.007.30

Trying to take advantage of the relatively warmer weather.  I get cranky when it drops below 20 outside.  Now to take on four year olds who have been out of school for over two weeks.  It's gonna be a day!!

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Inside running today.  It's cold. Lifted after.  Glad I went really early.  The gym was a zoo by the time I left at 6:15. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.400.000.000.000.006.40

I was going to to a longer run today, but it just didn't happen.  It's chilly out there!

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Did a hip hop class last night with my friend Janzell.  My hips were kind of pounded this morning.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.700.000.000.000.008.70

Treadmill workout.  20 minute warm up.  4 x 6 minute progressions with 3 minute recovery in between.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Hit up my running friends for some company.  I hope that I can run with them more often.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Surprisingly nice morning. I didn't sleep great last night so felt a little rough.  But, got it in. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Light indoor day and weights

 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Met my running buddies at Murray Park.  Gonna try to be more regular in meeting up with them.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
10.000.000.000.000.0010.00

Long-for-me run with Tee and Becca.  Nice to be in double digits.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.100.000.000.000.007.10

Easy indoor.  My hamstrings are really tight.  Lifting upper body

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Cold morning, but it was nice to run when the sun was up!  Wore my insulated purple jacket and it was perfect for sub 15 degrees.  We'll see how long I can stand the cold.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Indoor plus weights.  Very cold this morning 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

15 balmy degrees.  Just powering through winter running

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.300.000.000.000.007.30

Cold early morning run with my girls.  They're gonna get me through the winter!

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

Shorter time this morning.  More focus on lifting

 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Mid-20s felt so nice this morning.  Ran with Bcca and Devra

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Out running around Murray with the girls.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

Indoors for an hour plus an hour weights.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.700.000.000.000.006.70

It felt extra cold this morning.  I didn't warm up for the whole run.  Looking forward to the mini heat wave next week

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Murray Park with Tee, Becca,and Devra.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.400.000.000.000.006.40

Fell down an embankment and broke my phone.  Yay.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Windy but warm running the hilly roads by Sugarhouse Park with Devra and Tee

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Mid forties felt so warm!   I am going to enjoy it since it is back to 15 degree mornings soon. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Gym plus chest/tricep lift.  The wind was a little much this morning 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.200.000.000.000.008.20

Treadmill workout.  20 minute warm up.  10 x 2 minutes on/ off. Then I sat by the wall staring into space instead of doing core work.  I'm such a serious athlete. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.400.000.000.000.007.40

Colder, but no wind!  Working on hitting 50 miles this week.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.600.000.000.000.007.60

Indoor plus lifting.  12 tomorrow will put me at 50.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
12.000.000.000.000.0012.00

Ran by myself today and pushed into threshold the last four miles of the run.  Last three all sub 7:00.  7:17 average for 12.  Woohoo to a 50 mile week.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Run with Tee and Becca.  I want winter to be over. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.400.000.000.000.008.40

Figured it would be warmer outside today than tomorrow or Thursday so saving gym day for tomorrow.  SLCC loop backwards to be crazy and mix it up.  I am overdue for a cutback week but I would like to try to hit 200 miles this month.  Which means I need to keep my mileage a little higher with only 28 days in the month. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.600.000.000.000.006.60

Winter can be done.  Indoors this morning plus lifting 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
14.200.000.000.000.0014.20

Missed yesterday.  Went long with Tee today

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

So sore from yesterday. Easy inside plus weights 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Holiday weekend. It was nice to run later in the morning.  I am going to have to work a bit to hit 200 for the month of February, but I just passed 300 miles for the year. I am on a decent trajectory.  

 

 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

15 minute warm up.  2 x10 minute 2x5 minute threshold.  Cooldown to 1hour.  Sometimes I wonder if I really focused on training for a year if I could break 3:00 in the marathon 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Working out a bit of tightness from yesterday 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.500.000.000.000.007.50

Gym day!  Snow outside.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
2.200.000.000.000.002.20

Ugh. It was way too slippery, especially in the dark. I had to abort mission before I got hurt. I might try to go after my work meetings later, but I don't think I will really have time.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

I had a drop in motivation at the end of the week.  Trying not to let it derail me.  I need some nice weather soon!!

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

I had a voice lesson at 9 pm yesterday.  Which resulted in serious insomnia.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Nice to see the sun coming up at the end of my run

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
15.000.000.000.000.0015.00

Long with my running buds.  I haven't run 15 miles since the pandemic 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.700.000.000.000.007.70

Ran in the sunshine.  Felt surprisingly good after yesterday.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.300.000.000.000.007.30

Morning run contemplating growth, opportunity, and fear.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Been running, but not recording it.  8 with friends.  School is out!

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.300.000.000.000.005.30

Wheeler Farm with Lily.  1 minute pick ups to get some soreness out

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.600.000.000.000.007.60

Valley Park loop.  No bathrooms were open which is ridiculous in my opinion 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
10.300.000.000.000.0010.30

Long run with Tee and Becca

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.700.000.000.000.004.70

Easy recovery

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

45 minutes with 6 sets of 2 minutes on/3 minutes off.  Easing into some speed workouts.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Murray Park to Wheeler Farm with Becca.  Sore spot in my quad.  Delayed soreness from lifting

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.300.000.000.000.007.30

20 minute warm up. 3 x 3-2-1 minutes with 1-2 minutes recovery in between

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.700.000.000.000.006.70

Sooo sore today!!!!  Getting back to lifting always sucks.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.800.000.000.000.006.80

Still a bit sore, but most worked out

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Hit weights really hard yesterday.  Ran super easy with Tee this morning 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
10.100.000.000.000.0010.10

Yes. I am counting the .1

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Run with Becca.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.800.000.000.000.007.80

20 minute warm up.  5-4-3-2-5x 1 minute workout with 3-2-2-2-1 minute recoveries.  It was a really pretty morning 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.200.000.000.000.006.20

Shorter run this morning.  So sore and tired.  Need better sleep. 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
1.200.000.000.000.001.20

10 minute jog and lifting.  I haven't slept well. I am very tired

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.800.000.000.000.007.80

Still going easy

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
9.300.000.000.000.009.30

Still not feeling great.  The weather was much nicer this morning though

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Really tight hips this morning.  But, the cool weather was nice.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.200.000.000.000.008.20

20 minute warm up followed by 6 x 3 minutes on 2 minutes off.  Mile cooldown. The sixth one was hard.  6:10-6:30/mile pace depending on where I was running.  Maybe I can find some speed again

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

Felt beat up today.  Adding choreography rehearsals to my running is making me very tired

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.200.000.000.000.005.20

Light day plus heavy lift

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
10.500.000.000.000.0010.50

80 minute run.  I went way too hard on RDLs yesterday.  My lower back, glutes and high hamstring hurt pretty badly.  I need to go get in the NormaTec boots 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.200.000.000.000.004.20

I am so beat up. So, today was short. Consistency over perfection!  We have a family reunion next week so it will be a down week. I should be able to get good runs on Monday, Friday, and Saturday.  We will shoot for 30.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

8 with Tee.  Felt horrible.  Not recovering well.  But, it was a crazy week.  Off to family reunion! 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
3.000.000.000.000.003.00

On vacation in Great Basin.  Not great running.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.200.000.000.000.004.20

Back and forth in front of the resort. Saw deer and wild turkeys

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.700.000.000.000.006.70

Back home.  Got a run in before singing in the Murray Days parade

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
11.000.000.000.000.0011.00

Felt good to hit a longer run this week

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.500.000.000.000.006.50

Morning run and then chauffeuring my children everywhere 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

Memorized lines.  Watched a hummingbird.  Successful run for sure

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.000.000.000.000.006.00

Got no sleep Tuesday night.  I get so wired after rehearsals.  I may need to try magnesium/melatonin and see if it will help me relax

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.100.000.000.000.007.10

Striving for consistency over perfection.  Met Becca for a run around Wheeler Farm.

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.500.000.000.000.008.50

Just a medium run today

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.000.000.000.000.008.00

Run with Tee and Becca!  Grateful for running friends

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.400.000.000.000.006.40

Listened to Die Vampire Die three times in a row to work out some post audition disappointment and insecurity 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.110.000.000.000.005.11

Short run. Not getting much sleep

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.200.000.000.000.007.20

Stomach cramps all day

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
8.300.000.000.000.008.30

At gym with Lily

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.000.000.000.000.007.00

Ran later in the morning. It was hot

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
12.400.000.000.000.0012.40

Longest run of the summer with Tee and Devra

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
7.800.000.000.000.007.80

I am terrible about recording my mileage.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
6.300.000.000.000.006.30

First day with kiddos.  Wish me luck 

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
5.700.000.000.000.005.70

Overslept a bit.  Thought of skipping my run.  Got a short one in.  

Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
705.710.000.000.000.00705.71
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