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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
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
4.080.005.000.000.000.000.009.08

Indoor warm up,

then met MacK.

Plan was 5 mile tempo @ 6:27-6:38 pace.  6:27 is supposed to be my 1/2 marathon pace, but I need to build up endurance to be able to really do that.

32:38 for whole thing.  Splits were 6:33, 6:34, 6:29, 6:34, 6:27

Felt hard but ok.  Upper right ham not pleased.  Going to see if can get into PT today. 

Mizuno Precision (periwinkle) Miles: 9.282010 Mileage Miles: 11.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.75Weight: 126.80
Comments
From AmberG on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 11:30:37 from 209.33.225.225

Nice tempo run girl! That's "true-tempo" my tempo runs as of late have been half-hearted and slow, , , , , but Marcie and I always say, "Michelle does what she plans,,," Love your determination, , , you aren't afraid of some gut-renching hard work! Love it!

From seeaprilrun on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 12:29:04 from 68.103.250.39

You are getting back into shape fast! You are already doing workouts that sound like a pukefest to me! Wow!

From Clay on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 15:00:15 from 67.222.231.10

Great Tempo run Michelle! Very nice splits;-) Your doing great kiddo, keep it up!

From JulieC on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 15:32:16 from 65.100.255.195

I think you can safely say your half MP is where you want it to be, even faster if you were running down Hobble Creek. You are amazing girl. I have to do that pace for 1/2 mile repeats, not consecutively for 5 miles. Truly amazing, great comeback. Go MICHELLE!!!

From LuzyLew on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 17:29:50 from 208.187.197.42

You are the most determined person I know. Everytime I think about what you do, and how much work it is, I know I should never complain about my performance. It takes work. You are a true champion. I hope you stay limber and uninjured, be good to your body for its performance. It looks like the real training really underway. Keep up the good work!

From Smooth on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 17:46:14 from 174.23.232.65

WAY to plan your run and run your plan! VERY AWESOME Tempo run!!! Those splits are mighty consistent and honest! SO WICKED FAST too!!! Impressive talents!!!

From runningafterbabies on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 21:00:18 from 67.177.9.74

Awesome run today, Michelle. I am so stoked for your comeback! Amanda and I aspire to be like you :)

From marion on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 21:56:54 from 71.213.120.94

Yee haw Sister!!! That is some killer stuff! Torture.... the stuff dreams are made of!

PS- I need you to kick my bum next week. can we do a lazy one after school, on a day with nice weather???

From TylerS on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 08:46:23 from 63.248.32.71

Good job Michelle! Wish that I could have been there. I can't wait to do 6 on Tues!

Keep up the good work!

From MichelleL on Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 19:08:19 from 71.213.100.234

Thanks everyone. I do see my determination as a strength, but have some serious work to get this to be my true 1/2 pace. Marion- agree on the torture comment - hurts so good.

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