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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

Tue, Nov 27, 2007

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
10.65	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.65

Did our typical easy Tuesday run with TAJ (Tom, Amber and Jamie).

The wind at the start was crazy! It was cold and abnormally strong, but it died down toward the end of the run.

Jamie forgot her inhaler but stuck with the run and did well despite her lungs trying to slow her down. I was actually eying homes as we ran by thinking that we might need to ring a doorbell and call an ambulance for her, but she was able to survive through it.

My legs didn't feel tired from yesterday, but I didn't get good sleep last night and I am still fighting some cold bug, but it has mostly gone away. I have been getting headaches from the sinus infection/sleep issues, but I just have to fight the urge to turn to diet pepsi and continue to take naps.

ave pace 8:28

Mizuno.

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

Comments

From Benn on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 10:21:13

Nice run, Michelle! Found out that it was a bomb scare yesterday at school.. unattended laptop bag in an empty room for an extended period of time. Whatever you do, fight the urge to turn to diet soda. I have heard horror stories of the diet bubbly, and as a recovering addict (used to drink 6-8 liters of that poison a day), I have never felt better since I gave it up on 11/23/06. Naps are GOOD! but Diet soda = NOT SO MUCH :) Hope you feel better!

From MichelleL on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 10:26:20

Yeah, it's a daily battle (though I never got up to your quantity-yikes!). Thanks for the encouragement.

From Sasha Pachev on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 10:32:26

For the sinus infection, try Dr. Christopher's Sinus Plus Formula. It did wonders for me - sinus infection goes away in a day. You can get it at Good Earth in East Bay, or online at

http://www.lifebalm.com/herbal-products/Herbal-Supplements/Sinus-Plus-Capsule.html

From MichelleL on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 10:35:02

The last time I had a sinus infection, I went into Provo to Good Earth to find this and they were out of it! And I didn't have time to try the Orem store. I think I am mostly over it. If I go downhill today I will call the store and make sure they have it and go pick it up.

From marciej on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 21:28:29

Good job on all your miles, you never cease to amaze me with your training. I have been "diet coke free" for 16 months now and I know that urge to go for a "drink", especially when you are tired, dont feel good, or have done long run! Good job on resisting:)

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