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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

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

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

Ran 1.71 and stretched before meeting up with Josse, and her running buddies Melody and Amanda. Started really slow, because I didn't do a walking warm up at home, 9:54 pace, then 9:20. We then ran 1.04 for a warm up (9:27 pace), then started into our workout.

Workout was supposed to be 4x1 mile at 6:51 pace and 1:30 rest. Well, I think I have improved since my time trial four weeks ago, so I was targeting 6:45ish.

1 - 6:29, downhill (elevation 4922 at start, 4785 at end, 137 drop), felt easy, 1:32 rest

2 - 6:42, flat, 1:32 rest

3 - 6:36, flat, 1:31 rest

4 - 6:39, flat

Melody pulled away on the last two, but I was already going faster than prescribed so I held back. I felt like I could have done more. It was a hard workout, but not puke at the end hard.

I would really like to run my 5k next weekend at 6:00 pace, but I am realizing that it is not possible. My CV intervals of 1/2 mile each are averaging about 3:10, with short rests, so that is 6:20 pace. I am where I am. Bummer.

Night Sleep Time: 6.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.50	Weight: 128.20

Comments

From MCKENZIE on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:07:00 from 75.169.112.136

HEY, don't feel bad about that, it's still really, really good! Wanna meet tomorrow?

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:24:55 from 67.177.9.74

I think you rocked. You didn't add that your watch went longer than mine, so personally I think you should knock of 5-10 sec per mile :) Way to go. I am really impressed with your comeback! I wish I was running Painters with you.

From marion on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:33:00 from 71.213.121.192

and who knows how many seconds the thrill of a race might knock off :) I can't wait to see how it goes!

From MichelleL on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:51:29 from 207.224.200.8

MacK, sure but how early do you have to go.

Melody - thanks! I like how my garmin goes long. I am being disobedient even with a long garmin. Super workout today. We should get together again for a workout.

(Marion - I am counting on 30 sec/mile :D)

From Smooth on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 15:02:45 from 174.23.217.47

VERY IMPRESSIVE mile repeats!!! Michelle! It's so exciting to see your progress and awesome comeback! You will do GREAT at Painter's...no holding back there! :)

From AmberG on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 15:24:54 from 209.33.225.111

Where you are is AWESOME!!! You really will do great at Painters!!! You have so much grit & determination in you! If I had been in your shoes this last year, I'm afraid I'd be sitting on the couch right now eating bonbons, and here you are looking to have a killer 5k! (I think you should wear war paint anyway though, , , , , please ?) :)

From Paul on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 15:53:17 from 65.103.252.214

Do not underestimate the power of race day magic.

From seeaprilrun on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 20:29:35 from 205.172.12.229

You are going to be awesome, and I would not be one bit surprised if you pull off 6:00 pace.

From TylerS on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 00:19:36 from 68.28.42.230

Well Smooth is hoping for a chick! And that person that she wants you to chick is ME! So I think that I will try and hang on to your shoulder from the start, that way I won't get chicked if I start and stay behind you!! Smooth I hope that you chick a lot of guys!!!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 00:22:33 from 174.23.217.47

Tyler ~ Deal!!! :-) :D

From Maurine/Miles on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 19:46:31 from 97.117.79.19

Great workout, Michele! I hope you rock your race. You are a great inspiration to us all with what you have endured this past year.

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