Emily's training blog

December 21, 2024

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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: 21.00 Month: 88.80 Year: 1086.00
NB 580 Lifetime Miles: 49.79
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
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My workout was abbreviated this morning.  I planned on 10-12 x 3 min on, 2 min off.  I warmed up two miles and started my workout heading south on the river trail.  I was in my third interval, right before Millrace Park, when a man jumped out and punched me.  He started yelling at me about getting his money.  I didn't  even know what to do, but was so glad when he kept going in the other direction.  I stopped the first person I saw with a phone and called 911.  After the police came, I just ran home.  I'm very shaken up, now.  But, when I get it together, I might try to head over to the gym.  I will post if I hear anything about the police getting the guy.  I hope they do.  That was the scariest thing to ever happen to me.  Please, please, be careful running out there.

Comments
From runningafterbabies on Mon, Aug 05, 2013 at 09:11:07 from 174.52.130.66

I am so sorry, Em! Wow that is freaky. I hope they get the guy too.

From Andrea on Mon, Aug 05, 2013 at 09:15:57 from 72.37.171.52

Wow, super scary. I'm so glad you're okay!

From AngieB on Mon, Aug 05, 2013 at 11:05:10 from 70.103.189.14

So scary! Glad your ok.

From allie on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 06:15:33 from 97.117.82.154

that is scary stuff. i'm sorry that happened and i'm so glad you are okay.

From Andy on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 11:43:38 from 199.190.170.22

Just read the KSL article about this. Glad you are alright.

From Kam on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 12:03:09 from 68.66.163.179

Yikes! What a rotten way to get on ksl. Glad you are all right.

From Tara on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 13:23:01 from 141.0.11.221

Also saw the article. So sorry to hear that. I always think I can run away from people, but your experience reminds us that you never know when someone will surprise you. Most of us would have been in shock too. Good job knowing what to do after the attack and calling the police. So glad your safe.

From Rob Murphy on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 13:37:43 from 24.10.249.165

I'm sure glad you're OK Emily.

From SpencerSimpson on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 14:39:03 from 63.82.19.2

wow, not cool...

From Kass on Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 17:36:34 from 69.169.144.172

That is a terrible experience. So sorry that had to happen to you!

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