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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, Jul 17, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
15.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.05

AM: Achy. Tender achilles tendons last night. Decided against the Hobble Creek 6 mile tempo I had planned. Ran easy around Springville with Josse. Right hamstring is still tight. When we turned around when going up a hill at mile 6 my left hamstring (or one or all of my tendons behind my knee to be more accurate) started hurting sharply. I stopped, poked at it and stretched, then started up again. The pain gradually subsided over the next 4 miles. I am falling apart!

I took an ice bath and stretched when I got home and my legs feel just fine now. When I am so achy the first thing to go has got to be the speed, but the next thing to go will be the mileage. Without speed or mileage I am not good for anything :(

weight 123

PM: Ran from Josse's house for a 3.02 mile run, ave 7:38 pace. It was 92F when I started--way hot. Then Josse gave me a massage and worked over my legs really good. I have knots and tight muscles everywhere but she showed them who's boss. I just laid there passively moaning and crying.

Ab workout in evening.

Night Sleep Time: 5.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 5.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Emily Jameson on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 11:52:54

Hang in there! We all have good days and bad days. You're in your second week of 80mpw. Your body will adjust.

From Shauna on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:05:39

Hey, you're doing great and training very smart. I am always in awe!

From marion on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 12:52:40

You're good for ALL kinds of things ;) You are an amazing example to everyone on this blog- especially me :D Have a good day and don't stay in that ice bath too long!

From Maria on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 15:03:32

I think mileage is more important than speed, especially in marathon training. Maybe back off from speed until you can handle 80 miles a week without aches and pains. Speed workouts add a small percentage of fitness, but the injury risk is high. You've been doing tough workouts on top of increased mileage, no wonder your body lets you know about it.

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 15:44:57

Obviously agreed with Maria, but I figure with the high level of natural stubbornness you could use a second witness.

In addition, proper diet affects your ability to recover from hard workouts. At 60 mph you may be able to drive accident free while talking on a cell phone. At 80 mph it is harder, and if you try at 120 mph, better make that call to a mortuary to arrange for your upcoming funeral. Same with running. The more miles you run the less recovery regimen violation you can get away with.

From MarcieJ on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 15:50:05

I feel for ya with the aches and pains. It seems one thing starts after another. Hang in there! You are smart in your training!

From josse on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 19:18:21

Michelle stubborn? Aren't we all in a way:)

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 21:20:16

Hehe. It must be nice to have a personal masseuse (sp?) for a training partner! Nice to see these long runs and speed workouts. You will be a great contender at SGM this year! :)

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 21:21:12

Oh and P.S. Thanks for the support as always. It means a great deal to me :).

P.P.S. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be careful with the Achilles.... I don't need someone else having problems too!

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