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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

Wed, Oct 06, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
5.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.70

Did 5.7 in 45 min.

Unfortunately feeling a tad throaty. Tired and stressed getting ready for trip. Will look forward to traveling tomorrow. Will sleep on planes!

Night Sleep Time: 7.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 7.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From allie on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 23:39:27 from 174.19.51.35

safe travels. rest well. good luck!

From Smooth on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 23:48:44 from 67.41.235.104

Have a safe trip. Hope you get some good rest.

GOOD LUCK at Hartford! Can't wait to read your report!

From AmberG on Thu, Oct 07, 2010 at 01:33:42 from 75.162.136.133

Just remember we are all rooting for you Michelle! You will do great things Saturday and I can't wait to congratulate you!!!!

Yes, travel safe and I hope you get plenty of rest!

From LuzyLew on Thu, Oct 07, 2010 at 18:55:43 from 208.187.197.42

I hope you got some sleep getting to Hartford. Stress always makes my throat tight -- also the change in weather doesn't help. Get a lot of rest and water, take some Airborne or Emergen-C quick! Trust your training and your experience and try to keep your head/mind relaxed. We'll stress for you.

From Seth on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 11:36:10 from 199.188.28.8

Good luck Michelle! I hope your high altitude training pays off.:)

From Nan on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 13:41:38 from 24.8.144.22

Best of luck tomorrow!!! I'll be thinking of you!

From Maurine/Miles on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 14:37:27 from 63.255.172.2

You will do awesome. Hang strong!

From Aubs on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 at 14:41:36 from 67.199.177.208

Good luck Michelle! You will do awesome!!

From Paul on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 11:07:12 from 174.27.187.235

I'm seeing unofficial at 2:48:01?

From marion on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 11:10:51 from 71.213.120.240

the text i just got from the race said ..2:48:01, so it looks like your info, Paul, is correct :) That is SO fast!

From Paul on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 11:19:06 from 174.27.187.235

Yeah, I was checking the live tracking on the website. One moment there were no results, then I hit "refresh", and there it was! Technology...

Yup, big PR on an unaided course, after a year off running. Not too shabby. OTQ is is reachable now with this stepping stone.

Plus she won some money. 4th overall, I think, $750?

From marion on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 11:38:36 from 71.213.120.240

I just hung up with Michelle. The clocks were a min off. She got a 2:47:0_. She is REALLY happy with her time. she got 2nd. The first place female was 2:41:__. She sounds good and is looking for a massage and chocolate cake!

From Paul on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 11:47:43 from 174.27.187.235

Sweet! That's even better! I love it when the clocks are off like that.

From LuzyLew on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 11:59:19 from 206.53.157.250

We bow to your awesomeness, kneeling at your blistered feet, with offerings of chocolate cake, we place upon your head a winners crown of french fries and laurel. You rule! Congratulations, we are so proud to know someone as cool and tough as you!!

From Maurine/Miles on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 12:16:07 from 97.117.58.8

2nd place and a 2:47. Wow - I bow to your awesomeness! And you can save money on the flight home since I am sure you are flying on cloud 9 anyway!

From MichelleL on Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 21:22:53 from 74.94.170.177

Luz, you crack me up! I had a 7oz burger with bacon, cheddar cheese and a fried egg on it tonight with fries. Why put fries in your hair when they can go in your tummy?

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