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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 02, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
6.29	6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	12.29

Second dress rehearsal for the marathon. Was about 52, probably less than 50 on Zephyr. I didn't have arm warmers, it probably would have been fine if I was doing marathon pace the whole time, but was a bit cold for the easy miles. 6.15 easy. Started with MacK and Ali, then met Beth and Aub on Zephyr. I ran a pretty flat second for the 6 miles at marathon pace. I wish I could say that 6:20 felt totally comfortable, it was at times, but was harder to keep pace at other times. I tried to focus not only on doing 6:20 pace, but being efficient and confortable at that pace. I'd say mile 3 was the worst. Went to the bathroom at the beginning of mile 5, didn't stop my watch--part of the realistic marathon experience. Here's my splits. All miles were net flat (basically): 6:17, 6:18, 6:18, 6:16, 6:24 (including potty break--must have been quick ;D ), 6:17. 6:18.6 ave pace.

2010 Mileage Miles: 9.00	Saucony ST Racer - Pink Miles: 12.29

Night Sleep Time: 7.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.50	Weight: 123.20

Comments

From allie on Sat, Oct 02, 2010 at 12:49:34 from 174.19.51.35

great run. very consistent splits and very impressive pit stop! :)

From runningafterbabies on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 10:01:12 from 67.161.249.168

You are so ready to rock this marathon. I am impressed with your self control as I have absolutely zero at the moment.

From AmberG on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 12:15:42 from 75.162.136.133

AMAZING!!! wahoo, , , you are SO ready for this marathon Michelle. I know you are going to meet all of your goals, you have more grit and determination than anyone and you always do what you say you are going to do!

You have definitely put in the training/time/effort and ab work for this, , , I'm so happy for you to see it all pay off!

I am also impressed with your self control of no treats! Way to show your dedication, , , ,good job. . .and I think you like treats as much as I do. ha ha :)

From Nan on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 15:10:20 from 24.8.144.22

Was that a Paula Radcliffe style pee break? Seamless. Looks like you are right on target in your training! Keep it up!

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