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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

Mon, Nov 19, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
4.60	9.00	1.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	14.60

Warmed up with Tom, dropping off water bottles on the river trail for about 1.5, then met up with Sasha, Jamie and Ted for the Uneventful 1/2 marathon. We took it easier this time. The middle miles were a similar pace, but our first couple of miles were slower and the final 4 miles didn't turn into a race like last time, so I was in a controlled long tempo which is just what I wanted to do. I am so glad we put out water this time. It made a big difference. Thanks so much to Ted and Sasha for allowing us to tag along and even starting 1/2 hour early for us. Also a big thanks to Paul who got the kids ready so I could run later in the morning. He had to clean up a dry oatmeal spill all over the kitchen floor and more this morning.

1:34:25 for the 1/2 marathon portion

Mizuno

Ab workout in the evening.

Lupita - join the blog already. Start by logging your walking, then walk-jog, and we will encourage you into running your first marathon in a couple of years!

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

Comments

From josse on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 13:39:06

Good job on the run. I think I will join you tomorrow the surgery isn't until 1 pm so I get up and eat a little I will call you though to see when and the time k.

From Jamie on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 18:18:49

Michelle, thanks for hanging back today. I appreciate you guys pacing me.

From Jamie on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 18:20:01

By the way, I'm planning on tomorrow morning for sure. See you then!

From MichelleL on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 18:43:24

Thanks guys for the comments! I look forward to tomorrow morning!

From Benn on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 20:31:11

Man how do you guys and girls balance awesome half marathons and still manage to go about normal activities the rest of the day? I'd love to do a long run before work tomorrow (I work 11am to 8pm) but it seems like I'm always stuck on the treadmill :(

Congrats on the 1:34 by the way!

From MichelleL on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 20:35:20

Benn - is it too cold to go out? If your work starts at 11am, you could get in a 20 miler and take a nap before work right? J/K on the 20 miler, but you could go long, then take a cat nap to get the strength you need for work. Good luck getting it in tomorrow.

From Benn on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 20:47:26

Lol now I'm guilt tripped to go do a longer run :) I suppose now I have to lol. Early to bed for me. It IS only in the teens when I wake up and yours truly doesnt own any pants so I always have to run in shorts; I will try to go for a like 10 or 11 miler, but if I go for only 8-9 minute pace is that going to help me at all? It seems I feel like now that I had a breakthrough race, anything over 8 minute pace feels sluggish.

From MichelleL on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 21:16:43

No Ben, you don't have to go fast for miles to provide a benefit to you. I would start at 9 minute pace and just give yourself a couple of miles at that pace. Then see if you feel like speeding up. But some of your runs should be around 9 minute pace so don't feel bad about that. For what its worth, why don't you go out and get some pants? In my college days I got my workout clothes (shoot all my clothes for the most part) at thrift stores, so do at least that. The teens are not good for shorts. Brrrr!

From Shauna on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 21:52:25

You and the other fast girls are such an inspiration. I can't wait until a half marathon is just a training run! Great job!

From sarah on Mon, Nov 19, 2007 at 22:53:15

It was nice to see you too. I have to admit that I am so jealous that you and Jamie are fast enough to run a training run with my husband. Of course he would slow down for me anyday but he doesn't have to slow down that much for you. Wonderful talent...BTW..you are looking so fit...good girl. I really enjoy running around the block with my partner..she's fun and very dedicated gal...

From Ian on Tue, Nov 20, 2007 at 05:54:20

Great workout, I'm envious of your group training. Out of interest is your marathon pace determined from your St George marathon or your next goal.

From MichelleL on Tue, Nov 20, 2007 at 23:02:23

Thanks everyone for your comments.

Sarah - Thank you for sharing Sasha with all of us! You do get in quite a bit more miles with him than I do, eh? My overall Sasha mileage count is 26.2 miles. You two are quite the couple!

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