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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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I decided to take the day off, since I wasn't planning on running Monday and Tuesday (the 14th and 15th). I have an appointment with Dr. Brady, a sports chiropractor on Tuesday.  I am hoping 5 days off, then getting out of tax season will help me to feel fresh and will calm my achilles down.  I think not running Saturday was a good decision because my legs feel good.  I can't wait to get out back on the road though.  Josse's race makes me hungry.  I am still hoping I can run the Ogden marathon on May 19th.

 

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Benn on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 21:56:41

Hey Michelle! You're almost done with the busy season! YAY!!!! I hope you can still do Ogden as well. I mean I know you CAN regardless, just make sure you don't push too hard the first week back . Just ease into it nice. And you'll be golden!

From brent on Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 23:00:08

MichelleL, hope you are in top form for Ogden.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Lybi on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 00:17:28

Congratulations on your son's baptism! My oldest will be getting baptized this fall. Can't believe he's getting that old.

Uh-oh about your achilles. James would probably be the one to ask about that. Sounds like you are getting right on top of it early. Hopefully it will be a non-issue shortly. Good luck, and HEY, you made it through one more tax season, and you're still in fabulous shape. Congratulations!

From Christi on Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 12:18:48

Enjoy your days off, then Ogden here you come!

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:57:48

Happy April 15th Michelle -- we are awaiting your return!!!

Bonnie

From MichelleL on Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 21:35:24

Is that a pun Benn?

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