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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
9.240.000.000.000.000.000.009.24

Met MacK at 7am.  Walked a mile, then stretched, then ran 9.24, then I was on my own, walking almost 4 miles to get back to my car.  14 miles total.  I looked at my gps after I was done exercising to see my running pace.  I told myself, it was probaby 8:20 ave, because it was snowing and the run felt so long.  But, the ave pace was 7:59, sweet.  We were cruising ;D

I have to do abs today because I skipped yesterday, but today will make three sessions.  I bought 5# weights for my hamstring lunges this morning.  Have to do those too.  I felt sheepish buying weights so small. 

Mizuno WaveRider #2 (aqua) Miles: 12.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 130.40
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 14:35:41 from 174.23.240.142

AWESOME run!!! NICE sub-8 pace!!! You are improving wonderfully!!! Things are looking mighty GOOD!!! I'm so HAPPY for you!!!

From Paul on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 14:48:45 from 174.23.93.107

First 40-mile week in a while? Nice job. You are making me look lazy. Keep the fire burning.

From RAD on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 15:35:42 from 76.27.12.70

Nice work Michelle!! Keep up all the great work!

From MichelleL on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 17:46:35 from 71.213.97.46

Thanks guys.

Paul - I was planning 39 miles this week, but Friday was cold and I was running out of time, so I bumped that run up a mile. Inadvertently slipped in.

From josse on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 19:56:13 from 70.193.160.191

Your starting to look like a runner again:) yaaaaaa I am so glad.

From AmberG on Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 17:43:00 from 64.255.89.47

I am so happy for you, , , you are doing so awesome!!!! Especially in the snow!! I keep thinking of your old title "Rain or shine the road is mine" , , I'm a baby and go back to bed when it's not shining outside :) ha , , , you are an inspiration, through all you've been through this year! thanks!

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