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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

Mon, Apr 19, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
6.06	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.06

Ran with Aubrey and Jaime. SI felt tight, more accurately my whole right glute area from upper hamstring to lower back was tight, and was almost to form changing level.

Rheum is ordering my Enbrel today. Starting phase 2 of training. I figured it would come to this. I am surprised in some ways that I got this far without it, but I am sad I couldn't go farther. I think I will change my blog name to reflect this continuing theme. I hope to have my first dose by Thursday. It's coming in the mail, but hopefully will be expedited.

Brooks Defyance (Blue) Miles: 6.06

Night Sleep Time: 7.00	Nap Time: 0.75	Total Sleep Time: 7.75	Weight: 127.20

Comments

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 13:31:36 from 64.119.33.134

I am hoping that with a little more rest (now that tax season is over) and a little medication you will nip this flare in the bud Michelle. Keep up the positive thoughts!

From Paul on Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 17:57:10 from 65.103.252.214

Mail, really? Hope they pack it in dry ice. Be sure to ask about the Enbrel assist card (think it's called Enliven, or something). Will make the copay $10/month. Income doesn't matter, pretty much anyone can get the discount.

Good luck with the treatment. It's been over a year for me, and I have virtually no symptoms. It's as though I'm normal. (physically). No regrets on my part, other than wishing I had started it sooner. Just watch out for colds and infections. Get plenty of sleep, lots of vit C, vit D.

It will sting like a #####. Let it warm up to room temperature for about 20 minutes before and injection, and it will sting less.

From runningafterbabies on Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 12:03:16 from 67.177.9.74

I think with tax season over and the meds on the way you will be in your best shape ever. You are so strong, mentally and physically. I can't wait to run with you again. As of now I am hobbling around like an old lady - just give me a week or two to recover and I'll try to stay within 30 seconds of your mile repeats :)

From AmberG on Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 13:31:35 from 64.255.88.138

Wishing you luck with your treatments, , ,due to Paul's description the stingy injections don't sound fun, , , ahhh! good thing you like pain (you are a speedwork queen), it should be a breeze in comparison!

From MichelleL on Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 17:30:10 from 67.41.226.109

Thanks everyone.

Yeah, my insurance only pays if I buy three month's at a time, through the mail. It comes overnight all cold - packed. I also have signed up for their copay assistance program, which is awesome. Melody--nice job on your marathon. I haven't seen your race report yet, but I bet there's one now, since you're commenting on my blog. I look forward to training with you again. I anticipates the shots will sting, and I might whine (advance notice :D).

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