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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, Apr 01, 2009

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

Day 9 of no running, Day 2 of complete vegging.

I can feel my SI! I am not sure if its the shot or the adjustment, but they say the steroids will start to work their magic in a handful of days, so I guess I just sit tight. I had one can of soda and gave away the rest at work. I have no soda tomorrow. I reserve the right to nap. Anyone out there who can run and who decided not to today deserves a big Michelle scowl ;)

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

Comments

From Teena on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 16:26:05 from 67.177.20.13

Michelle,

I am not nearly as strong of a runner as you, but I definitely can feel your pain. I tried to run today after 12 days of no running ... stopped about .25 miles into the attempt, too much pain. It really does stink.

Hang in there.

From TylerS on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 00:19:46 from 66.119.143.249

I am glad that I went for a run! I don't like that Michelle SCOWL!!!

From paul on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 13:30:16 from 75.162.105.45

I was scowling and grumbling as I started running in the dark, snow, and wind on Wednesday morning. Then I remembered that I'm on borrowed time anyway, running is a gift, and that I should be grateful to run. After that I was pretty happy to be out there, and even smiled once. Good times.

From maurine/tarzan on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 13:35:09 from 63.255.172.2

Is it good that you can feel the SI?

I hope I didn't get the scowl for not running. I am going to cross train today and tomorrow (maybe) and try running on Monday.

From Bonnie on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 17:46:59 from 128.196.228.134

I am doing my part -- I am not even complaining - at least about running ;-).

From MichelleL on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 18:50:12 from 67.41.191.61

Maurine - You have a scowl-free pass for a while. Get well. Don't do the Michelle.

Teena - sorry you are out of commission too. Hopefully it's a temporary setback for the both of us, and we'll be able to come back roaring.

From Robert on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 11:30:36 from 65.101.167.195

Sorry your injury is still plaguing you. Have considered a more Van Aaken approach? Similar to Galloway, but you break for walking more often due to the injury. Just my 2 cents.

From Marion on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 21:22:00 from 71.213.124.146

Good for you with the soda :) David loved Zupas, by the way. It may be our new favorite spot :)

From Kelli on Sun, Apr 05, 2009 at 21:45:31 from 71.219.95.20

I am so glad that Wednesday was one of the days I actually did run this week! I would hate to have received a scowl!!!

This too shall pass....SOON.

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