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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

Sat, Oct 31, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
8.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.00

Met MacK and did a walking warm up, stretching, then 8 miles into Payson and back to Salem, stopping at Smith's, then to Marion's house, where we peeked into her front window (there should be a forehead smudge to prove it), no one was there, so we moved along. I meant to run 7 miles, but again ran an extra mile in error. Sounds disingenuous but it is totally true! I guess I'll have to pay attention to the watch a little better. Ran 8 (8:11 pace) and total distance was 13.1. So Luz, I got in my Halloween half, but not with the fanfare or fun of yours, I am sure. But MacK was good company.

Anyone have any good ideas for Utah county Halloween activities for midday?

Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) Miles: 10.00

Night Sleep Time: 7.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.50	Weight: 132.80

Comments

From Adam RW on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 18:23:36 from 24.10.175.42

I have to say it is great to see your mileage steadily moving in the right direction!

From marion on Sun, Nov 01, 2009 at 15:35:18 from 71.213.119.74

You've got to be BOLD and ring the doorbell next time :) You might have gotten treats :)

Mid-day activities- make suckers, attend funerals, yell at kids to clean the house :)

Note from yesterday's entry- CLEANING HOUSE FUN??? Are you nuts???

From Bec on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 15:56:01 from 67.177.35.60

Nice run Michelle.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 16:57:57 from 208.187.197.42

Awesome. I've 'accidentally' run an extra mile lots of times. I think that it's a good sign you're feeling fine. It is only possible to lose track of time when you're not feeling the effort. Good for you! I'm so glad you got your 13.1 in. The Provo Half was great. Although, I'm not sure your 'entertainment' standards have sunk as low as mine yet, but those of us who went had a blast (all except the bussing and late start problems). I'm so glad you are feeling great. I hope the rest of Halloween was as great as your run!

From MichelleL on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 17:10:49 from 71.213.97.46

Thanks Adam! I am trying to inch up responsibly.

Marion--next time I am going to breath hard and draw you a heart :D Cleaning house is fun only if you are doing projects you know you aren't going to do again for a while, not like sweeping the kitchen floor, which is ruined after one meal.

Thanks Bec! Nice race yourself on Saturday. I guess I could have walked/run it, maybe next year.

Luz - it would have been way fun, my high and lofty standards--like pig wrestling in mud in a third rate rodeo arena.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 at 17:16:35 from 208.187.197.42

Ahhhh yes, touche. Lest we ever forget the depths to which we have sunk in the name of entertainment, give thanks to the internet, for all the world and history to bear witness.

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