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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
0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

A big goose egg again today.  Last year I tried to run on Tuesday and couldn't go faster than 11 minute pace, could not really flex my muscles.  Today I played hide and seek with my son and ran in the yard, up and down my 15% grade driveway, and up and down our rock stairs without more than just general soreness.  I feel about the same as I felt a day or two after Hobble Creek. Sore but not too sore.

I want to run so bad tomorrow but my work is crazy so I need to spend some time there.  Plus I need to not run at least until Thursday to make sure I really want to run.  It's like having a baby, once I start running I can't turn back, so I need to enjoy my freedom while I've got it.


Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From James on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 23:37:12

Thursday is a good plan. Take the time off, what is the hurry? Good job the other day. Second place in a marathon like St. George is amazing! We will have to work on that mean streak so that no one will get by you again in a close race. Excellent race!

From MichelleL on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 23:43:44

Thanks James. I do need to work on that. I need to be willing to do what it takes, to give as much as Dave Holt at the end. If I get passed in the last .5 and don't vomit or collapse at the end, I didn't give enough. That's my thinking.

From Marion on Tue, Oct 07, 2008 at 23:51:46

hey- 11 min miles- we coul run together ;) Enjoy you days off! you deserve it!! :) Boy- have ever so much fun working ;)

From Shauna on Wed, Oct 08, 2008 at 00:25:59

Michelle, congratulations on your PR and second place finish! I have no doubt that you will win next year. Enjoy your few days off...

From Kelli on Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 21:42:37

Oh my!! You work, too??? I did not know that. You are super woman!!

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