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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

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
2.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.50

AM: Walked 2.01 miles @ 13:14 pace, warming up for the frigid waters. 30 minutes of water running.

Marion navigated me up to the reservoir, where we disturbed the fisherman by getting in the cold water. Marion is a put one toe in, then the other, then one ankle, then the other type of girl. I walked right in, true I was squealing by the time I got to my pits, but then I was off and running. Air was about 64, water was colder? I felt fine for the first 20 minutes but then my brain and legs got less function slowly, Marion can attest that by the end I had trouble putting a sentence together. I made it to 30 minutes. I would say with current conditions 25 min is safe, but if the air were 75ish, then that time would likely be suspended. I was a frozen popsicle when I came out, a frozen popsicle with fish flavor. Marion got a nice IT band ice, but other than that she was basically my lifeguard, did you get waist deep, babe? It was great fun, but not the best way to get in water running. I need to make friends with someone with a pool :)

I need to walk my 5k race course today, and I might even do my first running today.

Midday:Walked another 1.8 with JJ, slow (slower than 20min/mile),

PM Walked 1.83 on my own later (measuring and marking course), immediately thereafter 1.2 on the treadmill, 3 min walking, then 5x1 min run/walk (10:00 for run, felt just right), then 3 min walking cool down.

Total exercise today: 6.34 miles walking, 30 min water running, .5 mile running. Does this mean I get dessert?

Night Sleep Time: 6.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.00	Weight: 141.80

Comments

From RivertonPaul on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 11:27:23 from 67.42.27.114

That is dedication. Wow.

From marion on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 11:29:50 from 71.213.121.129

Hey- my boobs were half way wet! I did keep my arms dry ;) You are a true dare devil! That was COLD water :) Again, it was SO fun to chat :) Yes, we need a friend with a pool.... hmmmmm....

I just got out of the shower and am feeling a bit warm, finally (it's 9:30). Are you warm yet? You were frozen to the CORE!!!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 11:47:40 from 63.255.172.2

OK - I would be even more of a wuss than Marion - I can't stand cold feet. Awesome job and above and beyond the call of duty on reservoir running, Michelle.

Wish I could make your 5K - but another race is calling my name.

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 11:51:31 from 68.103.250.39

Wow, that is some courage to face frigid water. You might run today!?! Yessss!!!

From Clay on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 12:54:30 from 67.222.231.10

Michelle- You are crazy! Its good to see you getting in some good workouts, keep up the good work!

From Kelliebarney on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 14:05:19 from 99.132.184.133

It looks like you are getting back and that you will be running soon. I can't believe you ran in that reservoir-- that is freezing.

From Bonnie on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 16:51:50 from 128.196.228.134

I have a pool -- and it a month or so it will be perfect weather (I hope). You can work here during tax season!!

From kellies on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 21:57:42 from 67.222.231.10

Marion, you honestly crack me up, I am laughing out loud!! It sounds like it was a fun....fishy....freezing morning... F!! Michelle, I am so proud of you with your workout today, heck yeah you deserve desert!! What is the 5k you are talking about?

From marion on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 09:41:41 from 71.213.121.129

Maurine- my right foot was numb for a half hour!!!

Kellie- you would have had a GREAT time :) I was worried the fisherman was actually a murderer at first :(

Bonnie- Michelle and I will be right down!!

MICHELLE!!!!! YOU RAN!!!! YEAH!!!!! I remembered you were going to try it in the middle of the night and thought I should wait to call you until 7:30. I am going to call you right now :)

From MichelleL on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 09:56:42 from 71.219.40.89

Bonnie - you will have fun with your pool, and it will be a great place to cross train. I'm jealous ;D

Kellie - I got roped into heading up the Woodland Hills Days races tomorrow, a bike 5k, a run 5k and a kids mile. My head is spinning with it. I sure hope I am in serious training next summer so I can bow out. I like putting on races but they are alot of work.

From Brink on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 11:30:09 from 192.206.158.10

Glad to hear you are back out on the roads. Lori has said she has seen you a couple of time on River Bottom road.

Was this the reservoir above the SF golf course? I love swimming there, great place to train for a triathlon. I always wear a wetsuit though, it is very cold. Good Luck with the continued recovery.

Doug

From Maurine/Tarzan on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 13:40:37 from 63.255.172.2

How did it feel to finally be running again? Glad it went well.

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