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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
10.405.000.000.000.000.000.0015.40

RHPC 1/2 marathon fun run!

It was so fun, thank you to Marion, Luz, KellieS and any others who helped put this on.  While I took home the rooster, I lost the leg wrestle for the sequin hot pink knit gloves, which McKenzie now gets to take home.  I expect to see you wearing those MacKKKK!  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1431627&op=1&view=all&subj=100000309753355&id=1119180978 

 

15.4 miles total, warm up stretching then up canyon 6.55 and down canyon 6.55 for 1/2 marathon fun run.  Did thirds progression, including my warm up.  Half splits were (included in 1st third easy pace: 8:30, 7:58, 7:36) (2nd third medium pace: 7:09, 7:57-includes potty break and water, 7:15, 6:31, 6:32) (3rd third marathon pace, keep in mind the last 1.5 miles of the middle third and all except the last mile of the final third are net downhill: 6:23-includes drinking fountain break, 6:19, 6:33-includes driking fountain break, 6:14, 6:17, 5:56 pace for .26, 1/2 mile cooldown, core in evening.

 Went to Deer Creek Res with my work for boating afterward with the kiddies.  Tried unsuccessfully to wakeboard.  I guess there is a reason I run and am not a professional wakeboarder or leg wrestler.  I run because it's my only skill! (besides spreadsheet skills :D).   

2010 Mileage Miles: 25.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.75Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Twinkies on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 21:24:03 from 67.166.116.191

Nice running today. It was good to meet you. When you passed me coming down the canyon you were three miles ahead of me and looked great. I knew I had no chance of catching you. Congrats on the win.

From MichelleL on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 21:26:56 from 67.41.230.247

I thought you might give me some trouble today. I can thank your son for the help!

From marion on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 21:53:45 from 71.213.125.238

Way to GO! That rooster is going to look AMAZING on your counter :) I think it is by far the most imoressive thing you have EVER won ;)

DRIVE safe tomorrow :)

From Kelli on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 22:28:09 from 71.219.99.30

Oh, man, I can not wakeboard either! I have no skills...dang!

Great job today! You are looking fit and fabulous!

From Clay on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 23:23:59 from 174.52.209.168

It sounds like a fun run Michelle!:)

You are running awesome right now Kiddo keep up the great work!

From Smooth on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 10:00:28 from 174.23.239.104

You sure know how to have fun! LOVE seeing you today. You are so stinkin' skinny. You should have done arm wrestle...bet you could have beat McKenzie hands down...check out your buff arms! I am so excited for your running! WHAT a difference one year of hard hard work makes. YOU ARE SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!

From LuzyLew on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 11:10:44 from 69.169.167.157

Congrats on winning the coveted multi color pink chick rooster. I loved the red and pink combo, especially the lipstick. I don't think anyone has ever run that hard wearing such a fetching shade of red. It was great seeing you today and icing in the river while we discussed our respective trips to South America. Yours sounds funner than mine, I must say. Anyway, so fun today! Great job on the run. No one deserves that rooster more than you. You were fabulous.

From Maurine/Miles on Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 15:21:07 from 97.117.67.53

Great job on the run, Michelle! I need to see pics of the rooster decorating your home. I did keep my 'kiss' on until I went swimming in the afternoon. It got me lots of looks.

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