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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
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Ran on the treadmill because about 6 inches of snow fell Sunday and the roads are probably pretty icy going down Woodland Hills drive.

It was a very dull run. I started the first mile slow to ease my groin/hip into the run and that worked really well. It is still semi-injured but not getting worse. Tried out a wristband to see if I liked wearing it for the brow-sweat removal function. It was good for that, but it made my wrist feel claustrophobic. Hmm.

Paul, the boys and I will be going to Provo's First Night for the first time this evening. It should be fun. I was 121 this morning for weight, so weight has been steadily going down to normal after Christmas. I am close to goal weight for Painters!

ave pace 7:52

Mizuno

Year in review: I started the blog in July, so I have 1/2 a year's data. The first half of 2007 was less than stellar, with low mileage during tax season, weight gain, and then spending mid April-July getting back to where I was the prior summer. I estimate that my mileage for the first half of 2007 at 765 miles, and the last half was 1,522, almost double the miles in the second half!  I will always be lopsided, but hopefully not so much in 2008.  Total estimated miles for 2007:  2,287.  I sure appreciate the blog and the bloggers who have inspired me, been my friends and my support.  Happy New Year to All!

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Jamie on Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 11:04:19

Michelle, a few of us girls will be getting together tomorrow (11am or 12 noon for a run). The temps shouldn't be quite as unbearable...

Let me know if you want to join us.

From Ian on Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 11:56:30

Long time on the treadmill but a sensible move. I've got a couple of books on running injuries and both state that groin injuries are very hard to shake off. Recommended is easy and shorter runs. One of the possible causes mentioned is a a tightening up of the adductor muscle to help balance on slippery streets with snow & ice. Treatment includes ice, rest, flexibility exercises, strength exercises, a shoe lift. Both mention that a persistent groin injury needs medical attention. I hope it improves and take it easy.

From Benn on Tue, Jan 01, 2008 at 08:03:26

Thanks for the note. I will be sure to be in race mode definitely. Can't wait to see how the race goes this afternoon! I will make my New Year's Resolutions too!

And just a quick thanks for the encouragement and sometimes just the blunt realtist (sp?) view that if I didn't get out on the roads, I wouldn't get the miles in. You've definitely broke my dependency on the treadmill!

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