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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, Jul 18, 2009

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

Pain 1.

My baby, JJ, turned 5 years old today. Oh, man, he is getting so old. He'll be in preschool this fall, I have no babies! We had blueberry pancakes, sausage, bacon, oj, oranges and kiwi for breakfast, and went to Brick Oven Pizza for dinner (I had one slice and one trip to the salad bar, thank you--ok and three bites of his free birthday dessert).

Today is day one of no food after dinner. 9 days until I get to start exercising. Rock on.

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

Comments

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 01:34:46 from 205.172.12.229

You are on your way!

From The Howling Commando on Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 07:31:09 from 72.224.24.41

Single digits! Woot! I can't wait for Michelle to be back in action! With no babiesa at home during the day, you might have to get a puppy!

From Kelsey on Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 09:22:36 from 98.230.3.218

If you weren't so far away I would say I ran past your house... I definitely smelled syrup and some sort of breakfast meat on the run.

Yay for 9 days!

From Teena on Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 14:48:59 from 67.177.20.13

Yes ... ROCK ON my friend!!!

Happy birthday to your baby!

Hope you are having a fantastic Sunday.

From marion on Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 18:39:48 from 71.213.106.139

Hola Chika! I just read your week. WOW! I am sorry that dumb doc confirmed the diagnosis :( (You know what I mean :( Anyhoots- I love seeing your pain level so nice and low :) Who are you going to see??? Doc #1 or Doc #2? Are you going to PT with Brady or Steve or someone new all together?

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 17:12:33 from 71.36.84.114

What a fun boating day with the fam. and JJ's b'day party. GOOD JOB on that no eating after dinner.

Hey, 7 days and you can start exercise, WOOHOO!!!

From Dustin on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 00:08:30 from 209.33.192.10

Glad to hear things are starting to get better and you can ease back into training. I've been following your blog when I have time. I hope everything works out for you. I've had SI joint problems on and off and know how frustrating that can be. I can only imagine the pain dealing with the other injuries and conditions you've had to deal with.

From MichelleL on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 00:20:17 from 67.41.190.219

Thanks everyone. JJ had a great weekend.

Marion, I am just not sure about the four docs. How about we put the two rheums in a metal cage and the two therapists in a metal cage and see who comes out victor? Sounds reasonable to me :)

From marion on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:06:34 from 71.213.106.139

Ooohhhh a cage fight! I like it :) I have not met Steve, but Brady is pretty scrappy and has acupuncture! ;D

From MichelleL on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:46:11 from 67.41.190.219

Oh thats funny!

From marion on Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:48:50 from 71.213.106.139

I am dying for some Zupa's. When are you game? Next Monday????

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