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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
8.190.000.000.000.000.000.008.19

Inside warm up, then met MacK.  Ran 8.19 (8:02 ave pace) then walked, 10.23 total distance. 

I wish fudge didn't make us fat.  I have to lose a bit more weight to make goal (sub 130 by xmas) but this time of year I just want to make treats and eat them.  I'll try to be strong, one hour at a time. 

Mizuno WaveRider (blue) Miles: 9.50
Night Sleep Time: 5.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.75Weight: 130.60
Comments
From seeaprilrun on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 12:59:08 from 68.103.250.39

Oh wow this is a tough time of year to try and lose weight. Good luck to ya with all that temptation everywhere. You are getting back into shape fast! Are you thinking about racing anytime soon?

From TBarlow on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 15:21:50 from 216.194.124.36

I'm a sucker for treats too - chocolate covered cinnamon bears are my worst temptation!

From MCKENZIE on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 15:45:10 from 75.169.112.16

TBarlow is a person after my own heart! Chocolate covered cinnamon bears are my recovery food after a long run, or even just a short one :) Michelle your so beautiful that it doesn't matter what you weigh!

From MichelleL on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 17:45:31 from 71.213.97.46

MacK - you are very kind but very much off topic. The desire to drop weight is a desire to get into racing shape, not a certain look. I know I'll get there on my own eventually, but it helps to have a concrete goal during the holidays.

From Kelli on Wed, Dec 02, 2009 at 21:45:54 from 71.219.71.229

You will prove you have super woman powers (as we all know you do) if you can lose weight in December!! I BET YOU WILL!!! Good luck!

From marion on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 01:26:04 from 71.213.112.70

I'm with Mac! Chocolate covered connamon bears ROCK and you, Michelle are HOT! ;)

I think we should vote. All who say that fudge should NOT make us fat anymore, say eye? aye? eh? ... ah, to heck with spelling, say YES and say it loud and proud!!!

From Kelli on Fri, Dec 04, 2009 at 12:16:14 from 71.219.71.229

My philosophy is that in heaven nothing will make me fat and I will be able to run like the wind and not get weary.

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