Denouement

May 02, 2024

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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 29, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
6.91	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.91

I was supposed to run five miles but my gps wasn't working so I accidentally ran 6.91 per the course tool. I ran a couple of the miles with Clay. It was nice for both of us to work out some pre marathon nerves by discussing the race. 5 strides.

weight 124 (phew! I thought it'd be higher with the taper and the work retreat).

Shoe totals: Red sox: 57.25, Brooks Defyance (Blue): 475.75, Asics Stratus 2.1 (Purple) 114.35, Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) 119.98

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

Comments

From Clay on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 09:47:07

Good job today, you are going to do great this weekend!

From jtshad on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 11:12:33

Good luck at SGM, you are going to smoke the course!

From TylerS on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 12:45:21

I am sure the additional miles will help you come Saturday! I am so sick of going over splits and times in my head. It is starting to drive me crazy. I plan on going 6 tonight, I have not ran for a week. I did hike about 20 miles last week, and I had a lot of mountian naps. I feel really rested. I actually lose weight when I taper? Is that a bad thing? Great job today, I am excited to see your time..

From kellies on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 13:20:24

Great job today Michelle. I was with Heidi and Heidi this morning when I saw ya and said Hey, but it was dark so I am not sure if you could see me. You looked strong though, like you were trucking along. Glad you got some of your nerves out. I need a lot of help in that department. Good job today! Hope you have a good day!!

From Annie on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 17:46:23

Good Luck at St. George! Don't worry so much about the numbers. Just run!

From MichelleL on Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 22:56:54

Hey all, I couldn't respond back at work. So here I am.

Clay - Thanks! I am sure you'll do well too, the question is how well? Smashing PR well, or even BQ well?

Thanks Jeff and Annie - nothing like a good luck from the speedsters of the blog.

Tyler - exactly where would you lose weight? Hope you had fun on your hunting trip, what with the trouble that must cause Kellie, and I hope you didn't kill anything :)

Kellie - I thought that might be you, but I'd feel really stupid if it wasn't. I'll have to get up more nerve in the future. I'd like to meet Heidi Cloward.

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