Denouement

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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

Sat, Dec 27, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
22.25	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	22.25

Made it to 90 miles in a week when it snowed about 28 inches all told up at my home, a victory of sorts.

Wanted to do a threshold run today, but with icy roads, single digit temperatures, and no company I figured a long run would have to do.

Ran 6.95 alone (stretching after 2.3 miles), then met up with the SF group, but essentially just ran with MacK for 14, then a little over 1 on my own to finish up. My body feels fine, with the exception of soreness in my right Ham. Ice bath after, as if the run wasn't icy enough, to baby the hamstring, then a long, long hot shower. Then sledding with my kids, husband and extended family. Then eating out and games in Orem. Fun day!

ave pace while alone: 7:30, total 8:07

weight 120

Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) Miles: 22.25

Night Sleep Time: 6.25	Nap Time: 0.25	Total Sleep Time: 6.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From TylerS on Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 22:40:09

Good job today, and congrats on the mileage! I hope to get out more this week. I am off work until next monday....Yeah

From Brent on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 12:14:44

Lion Queen, WOW week of running. 200 commando points for the mental focus. There are some great hamstring ball excerises. I have had no hammy trouble for two years since doing these excercises 3 days a week.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Adam RW on Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 17:19:04

Very impressive. You are a champ and won't let anything stand in your way. I started thinking of Rocky training in the snow when you commented on the 28 inches...

From tarzan on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 09:23:04

Wow, Michelle - great week! I am so impressed you did the long run outside. Makes me feel like a wimp.

From MichelleL on Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 09:45:05

Brent - That's why I got it, doing the two legged and one legged curl from bridge to butt. So hard to do them one legged, but I am working on it. Mostly trying not injure myself as I get flung off the ball when I lose my balance. Thanks for the points :)

Adam - Like having a big log attached to me by a chain?

Maurine - would have been harder inside, I would think. I can't imagine doing a 20 miler on a treadmill.

From Merri on Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 11:41:22

90 Miles in 1 week is amazing! Way to go!

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