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Location:

Pleasant Grove,UT,USA

Member Since:

Aug 04, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

PRs: Fleet Feet Turkey Trot 5k- 19:46;  St. George Marathon  3:07:11(2013-- coming back from the dead)  Utah Valley Marathon 2011- 3:09:13 : D  1st place Master Division, 7th Overall; Mt. Nebo 1/2 Marathon 2011- 1:19:35- 2nd Overall,  first master. Ogden Marathon 3:14  (2010); 10K 2011 Speedy Spaniard 40:47.  I have run 38 marathons: 16 St. George (1995, 2006-2019, 2024). Utah Valley (2011, 2014), Eiluj (2011), Deseret News (2015: 3:40 pacer  & 2023),  Ogden (2009, 2010), Boston (1996,2012,2014,2018, 2024)Top of Utah (1999, 2011 pacer), and SLC (2006,2015), Pocatello (3:40 pacer 2012),park city marathon 3:41:53 (2013), and Big Cottonwood pacer (2017,2018),  Nebo Marathon 340 pacer (2024)Timp trail marathon (2021) and three Ultras-Squaw Peak 51.25 miler 2010 in 12:05:27 (9th woman) and  Antelope Island  (32 miler) in  March 2011 (4th overall in 5:10:25) and in 2009.

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Last Marathon:

2024 Summer Pace Half Marathons

Handcart July 20, 2024 (1:55 pacer, 1:53:10, 13.11miles)

Hobble Creek  August 3, 2024 (2:00 pacer- 1:58:21, 13.06 miles)  coming back from torn hamstring

PC2PG August 17, 2024 (1:50 pacer  - 1:47:10, 12.95 miles)

East Canyon  August 31, 2024 (1:40 pacer- 1:38:49, 13.15 miles)

Nebo Marathon September 7,2024 (3:40 pacer- 3:37:09, 26.33 miles)

Big Cottonwood Canyon Marathon  September 14, 2024 (3:10  pacer for 17.12 miles)

Gardner Village Witch Run (1:40 pacer-)1:37:57 watch didn't pick up tunnels

Saint George  Marathon #16 after fiver years off-  October 5, 2024

Fall 2024

Halloween Half 10/26 (1:55 pacer)

Thankful Half

2025-   

Boston Marathon 4/21

Utah Valley Marathon 6/7,

Big Cottonwood Half Marathon (racing) 9/13/25

30 years of running Saint George Marathon (first was in 1995) SGM #17 -10/4/2025

Long-Term Running Goals:

Marathon--  PR (3:06 or better)

10k--  PR (under 40:47)

5K-- PR (under 19:46)

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Sat, Sep 04, 2010
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
20.000.0020.00

20 VERY PAINFUL Miles.  Back is really bad off.  The pain then went up my spine and to my shoulders and worse than any run I can imagine (except the last two miles of the Boston Marathon in  1996).  The nerve pain won't let up.  Talked with my Bishop who is a  Dr. about an epidural steroid order.  He said I need a current MRI first.  So with my appt I have this Wednesday I will get one (different Dr.).  Melanie left me in the dust.  I didn't see her past mile 6.  I had to stop when I reached the road at mile 20.  And even stopping hurt like the dickens.  Its like my nerves have some kind of disease.  They are all on fire in my spine to my feet.  This is VERY disappointing.  I may have to give up my SGM number to my friend that did not get in.  I just can't run SGM in this much pain.  Hopefully answers are on the horizon this week with lab tests and an MRI.   My pace down was almost as slow as my pace up.  This run has a 3000 foot gain/loss.  I loved this run the first year I ran it, but then it was aided by the running club.  I was so parched with only a 16 ounce fanny pack water and two gus.  Melanie drove back up to get me from the Golf Course at Hobble Creek.  I could barely walk straight.  It is hard to even type this.  PAIN SCORE 9!!!  AP 9:52. 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kelli on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 at 17:09:13 from 71.219.102.155

I am so sorry that it hurt so bad! Is it hurting 24/7 now??? Do not give up yet, maybe they will figure it all out QUICK and you can still come and run! St George is such a beautiful course, I would not give up my number for anything---no matter how slow, it is just gorgeous! Actually, it would be better slow, you might see more!

TAKE CARE!!!!

From allie on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 at 20:26:33 from 174.23.163.253

sorry to hear, julie. i really hope you can get everything figured out. the fact that you stuck it out for the full 20 while in that much pain shows your toughness.

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 at 21:11:40 from 68.103.248.145

Oh Julie so sorry to hear this. I am holding out that something can get figured out for you!

From JulieC on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 00:17:21 from 70.56.109.162

I forgot to mention this was a trail run. No pavement and LOTS of rocks to avoid which made my back/butt scream even more. I talked with MichelleL a few months back and have avoided getting the test done until this Wednesday. My Aunt was diagnosed with AS (ankylosing spondylitis, which is what Michelle has) 1 1/2 ago after years of back and spine problems. It is highly genetic Michelle informed me. There is a gene to test for it and xray images need to be taken. Since the pain is mostly my lower back and sacroiliac joints I am a little worried this could be the problem, it has worsened as it is now CONSTANT PAIN and has traveled up my spine and sometimes my ribs, which today my ribs really hurt. At least I know Michelle got better and my Aunt is doing better. Not excited about steroid use, but they have saved me a time or two. I feel like one big ball of inflammation. What a whiner!!!! I just want to run and feel the "high" again and all I get is pain. So NOT right!!!

From Kelli on Sun, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:02:34 from 71.219.102.155

Not only has Michelle gotten better, but she is kicking butt again! And look at Paul Peterson go!! I am just glad that you are headed to the doctor for some answers, the pain sounds excruciating.

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Sep 06, 2010 at 23:44:31 from 68.103.248.145

How are you doing?

From Smooth on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 at 22:16:49 from 174.23.160.38

I am so sorry to hear you're in so much pain!

Crossing my fingers and praying that you will find the answers and solutions to this quick! GOOD LUCK w/ the doc appt tomorrow! Keep us posted!

From JulieC on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 11:26:59 from 71.213.99.106

sorry guys but I can no longer run for I don't know how long. legs (mostly left) is useless and burning with pain constantly, toes and feet going numb. Spine aching constantly even knuckles in my hands. It looks like a no go for SGM but I will probably jog/walk it so I can stay in for the 10 year club. but I don't even feel I can do that right now. crossing fingers too cause I am getting very depressed about this.

From Kelli on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 12:44:40 from 71.219.102.155

It is definitely time to get to the bottom of this!!! The doctor is today, right???

From JulieC on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 15:14:44 from 71.213.99.106

Kelli- In ONE hour. at least I can vicariously run thru all my fellow bloggers workouts. wish I could vicariously keep off the weight thru the workouts too and stay in shape. I was tempted to put on my shoes and then a little voice told me to forget it for now,I could barely walk straight this morning. so I biked to do my visiting teaching-- a one mile loop or so so really nothing. I think I will try swimming again, just afraid of pool water...a germaphob!! I got too many colds after swimming but since SGM may be out why not?

From Kelli on Wed, Sep 08, 2010 at 18:13:41 from 71.219.102.155

Swimming and biking are great alternatives to running! And they burn fat big time!!

I HATE water period---pools, lakes, oceans. I can not stand getting in the water, never have liked it.

Hope the doctor can provide some answers, keep us updated!

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