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

Tue, Sep 23, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
6.50	0.00	0.00	4.00	0.00	0.00	10.50	10.50

Met Josse in SF. My car registered 41F in the cold Salem farmlands, which is where we were planning on doing our mile repeats, and I didn't bring a longsleeve, so I was afraid to get out of the car, but it was alright with short sleeves and gloves. My arms were a bit like frozen corn dogs out there today, but other than that I was comfortable. We warmed up for 2.3 something, then started our first repeat from the mile 9 to the mile 8 marker. Long rest in between (around .4 miles slow) to make it more vo2. I wanted to hit 6:00. Very dark. I forgot to start my watch, but based off the next three my first was probably 5:45-5:55. Next 3 were 5:42 (rock on), 5:50, 5:50. So I guess I got a little excited for #2, but didn't die after that so I'm happy. I can feel the taper, as my legs were excited for a speed workout. Right calf tightened some in the last mile. No noticable tightness in my hamstrings during, though still tight when stretching.

weight 125 again

Calf tight and right foot achy again after the workout and throughout the day. I tried to put pressue on my calf knots the way Josse does. It hurt so it must have worked.

Night Sleep Time: 7.25	Nap Time: 1.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.25	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Andy on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 11:28:35

Great run. I did a similar workout (only did 3 repeats) before SGM last year and with similar times. It is a great tune up for the marathon.

From Clay on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 13:01:51

You looked strong when you passed me this morning, keep up the good work.

I was struggling:-(

From Bonnie on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 14:30:07

"frozen corn-dogs?" ha ha ha ...

I wore a short sleeve shirt but needed gloves this morning. My gloves had been in the back seat of my car (for all of summer?) and were covered in dog hair ... as I was running along I had fur flying off ;-).

Great workout Michelle! Now you just remember that St. George is on my birthday -- so you HAVE to do well (as a birthday present to me). I will be sending you all my energy (from Taiwan, I hope some makes it back here).

From Megan on Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 16:45:15

Awesome Run! Your are super speedy... even in the dark and cold. I'm impressed:)

From kellies on Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 14:04:30

Very impressive. I am glad you managed to warm up those Corn dogs, they are never good cold!! Very nice splits, I can not fathom my body going that fast. Impressive :)

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