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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, Nov 12, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
10.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.05

Last dress rehearsal. 10 mile run with last two at marathon pace. I started the run at noon to mimic my race. It was 25C--77F, so warmer than my race will be, current forecast is 15C for the high--59F, but that could change quite a bit, whatever the high is, it will be during the race, since the race starts at noon, and will end for me before 2:46 in the afternoon.

Started nice and easy, first 5k pace was 4:37, the next was 4:31, in this 5k I ran into a biker who stopped right in front of me. I landed softly into his backpack, grateful that my first bike crash was a gentle one. Good thing I didn't wear music today, there were many bikers out. Then 4:25 for the 3k til I started the 2 miles at marathon pace. 3.23k in 12:30, or 3:53/6:15 pace. Almost got ran over by a series of bikers on a tight turn in the middle of the fast bit. Felt good. Am excited to run my marathon in cool temps.

Core workout later.

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

Comments

From Jody on Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 17:13:41 from 75.141.131.35

Way to survive the bike crash and I love the positive vibes - done before 2:46. So excited for you!

From Smooth on Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 00:05:03 from 174.27.212.137

Glad you avoided serious collision with the bikers!

Here's to finishing before 2:45! :)

From Jake K on Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 10:03:24 from 67.177.21.60

Nice, glad this felt good!

A noon start? How do you feel about that? We start at 7am, which is a little early for a late-November race in the northeast, in my opinion.

Temps in the mid 50s should feel pretty good for you. We'll probably have similar weather... trying not to obsessively check it, but it looks like 45-55 degrees... perfect.

From Bonnie on Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 18:52:55 from 64.119.33.134

The cooler weather is going to have a huge effect on how you feel Michelle. I am excited too!!! I am going to miss the "time text" ... :-(

I will be thinking high energy thoughts!!

From Tara on Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:39:32 from 75.169.159.43

You're there. I read your TM workout too. tough workout for sure. I really think you've got it in the bag.

From Britta on Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 23:52:40 from 99.72.11.25

Good luck on your race.. When is it?

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 14:50:10 from 71.195.219.247

I'm so pumped for you! I'm glad that your "injury" was so minor. It won't affect you at all, especially since you were so smart to take care of it quickly and not ignore it. Good luck!!!

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