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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, Jun 19, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
7.42	0.00	5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	11.42	12.42

I met Josse at mile 10 of Hobble Creek and did an up and down tempo, this time 2.5 up and 2.5 down.

Mile 1 - 6:45, faster than last week, Josse started faster today too

Mile 2 - 7:16, slower, I am not sure what happened because it definitely felt like a faster effort than marathon pace. GPS may have gotten off.

.5 - 3:29, 17:30 at turn around

Mile 1 down - 5:57

Mile 2 down - 6:06

.5 3:05, this last half may be net downhill but has two uphill portions in it. It's a hard piece.

15:08 down, 32:38 total time

So my overall pace this week basically matched last week overall, with a little less consistent splits, but I added a mile too. I felt trashed at the end. My legs were fresh to start the workout but now feel sore so I'm going to do an ice bath. I guess I am pleased I kept the same pace as last week even with adding a mile, but I wanted to keep 6 minute pace going down and couldn't quite do that.

Ave pace 7:50 for whole run 11.42 miles

Evening - Ran with Benji for his first 2 miler. He got a 22:15, with 11:26 and 10:49, an impressive negative split. He must be a long distance runner like his mommy!

Night Sleep Time: 6.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From marion on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 10:46:22

So cool- there are not words! I love reading your running reports. A glimps into greatness :)

From Cheryl on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:16:18

I like reading them too to see how a really fast runner trains! Good job!

From Maria on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 14:49:15

Marion and Cheryl - there is no reason you (and I) cannot train the same way as Michelle. The paces may be slower and the mileage may be less, but principles of a good training program are the same for everyone. Once you establish a good mileage base, you can add the same workouts Michelle is doing and benefit from them just as much!

From ben on Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 22:25:49

we did good together.

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