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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
5.170.000.000.000.000.000.005.17

5.17 in 40 min, 7:44 ave pace.  PT appt, worked on my left outside calf (muscle that goes up and down), left knee and right ham.  

3 games of laser tag with the boys at night.  Lots of screaming and heart-pounding, that has to count for some cross training, eh? 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Clay on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 01:03:31 from 76.27.46.68

Nice job this week kiddo! Your doing great!

From runningafterbabies on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 01:07:02 from 24.10.211.135

Cross training + mom of the year :)

From Steve Piccolo on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 02:54:23 from 174.23.208.226

Hi Michelle,

I saw your posting on the discussion forum about needing a place to stay before the SL Half. Did you already find a place? My wife (and two kids) and I live in Lehi, so it's a bit closer than where you are. You're welcome to stay with us. The only problem is we'd only be able to offer you an air mattress. But if that's OK with you, we'd be happy to have you. Let me know.

-Steve

From MichelleL on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 19:07:35 from 67.41.228.135

Thanks Steve, Paul and the kids are now coming up and we have a hotel room. I appreciate the offer, though. Will you be racing?

From Steve Piccolo on Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 22:20:40 from 97.117.97.213

Not this year. I'm not in shape enough right now to make it worth the expense. Best wishes on your race!

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