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Location:

Kowloon Tong,Hong Kong

Member Since:

Jul 02, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Olympic Trials Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided:

5K - 17:11 (track Pre-kids and at BYU) (1998)

10K - 35:48 (track Pre-kids and at BYU) (1998)

10K - 35:34 (road - Shek Mun 10k 12/12)

1/2 Marathon 1:19:44 (UNICEF HM 11/12)

Marathon 2:47:08 (ING Hartford Connecticut 10/10)

Aided:

St. George Marathon 2:50:40 (10/08)

1/2 marathon - Hobble Creek 1:17:14 (8/08)

10K - Deseret News 10K - 35:02 (7/08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

PR 1/2 marathon AGAIN

Long-Term Running Goals:

Break 2:46 in Boston!

Personal:

I used to run for BYU, but only after trying out three times and finally walking on, so I was never a star. However, it was wonderful to run with great people and under Coach Shane. When you run with fast people, you can't help to improve! I graduated BYU in 1998, and didn't run a race until 2002, after having my second child. My hiatus and other crazy life commitments have made my competitive running suffer, but the last couple of years I have tried to get back into it the best I can. I have been married since 1996, to Paul Lowry, who is a runner himself. I have three boys (my three rascals), ages 12, 10, and 8.

After a great 2008 season, I was injured and eventually diagnosed and cross-diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a type of arthritis disease, which precludes running for all but the most stubborn. So I am on medications, trying to stay healthy, and seeing my PT often. And running! Now beating the streets in Hong Kong.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
NB RC900 Black/yellow Lifetime Miles:						183.31
NB RC1300 Red/Black Lifetime Miles:						195.31
2012 MTR Lifetime Miles:						4035.70
890 Blue Lifetime Miles:						310.55
NB RC 1600 Lifetime Miles:						96.76
RC 1400 Lifetime Miles:						90.60
NB 890 Baby Blue Lifetime Miles:						233.26
NB 890 Electric Blue Lifetime Miles:						319.67
NB 890 Tokyo Turquoise Lifetime Miles:						163.54

Mon, Sep 08, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
14.75	0.00	0.00	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.25

AM: Me and my ipod. I am sick of running slower than 8 min pace but couldn't sustain any faster. I had aches in my left knee and right foot yesterday but didn't feel much when running (except left calf is still a little tight/sore but no knot and right hamstring still is achy). I pinched my right ankle while running, hurt when I did it but felt fine once I got on level ground again. I a running hypochondriac! I am going to Dr. Brady's today. The question's always what to have him work on. I think I'll keep with the ham.

Ave pace 8:04

Dr. Brady worked on my ham and also worked on my calf. They are feeling better, though I cursed him a little.

PM: 4.05, 8 loops around the WH park, hilly, did strides on the top part of the loop. ave pace 7:37

weight 121

Shoe totals: Red sox: 57.25, Brooks Defyance (Blue): 464.27, Asics Stratus 2.1 (Purple) 86.65, Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) 70.14

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From MarcieJ on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 14:00:22

I am right there with ya, I stress over every ache and pain I feel! I was calling April almost everyday asking her questions. I have tried to not worry about them and it seems everything is starting to relax.

From Craig on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 15:05:16

Michele- Nice job on the Spanish Fork 1/2 Marathon. It looks like you're right on track for the 2:45 at St George. I hope I'm right there with you. I'm coming around and finally on top of my own aches/pains. But I totally relate to the running hypochondriac comment- it's so applicable this time of year.

From marion on Mon, Sep 08, 2008 at 18:15:21

Hyper-hypo :) Have fun at Dr. Bradys! Great miles! Don't worry about the pace- it's Molasses Monday!

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