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San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon

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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
8.3126.200.000.000.000.000.0034.51
Saucony St Racer - Pink B Miles: 29.002011 Mileage Miles: 700.00Brooks Launch Miles: 3.40Brooks Launch B Miles: 5.74
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 127.00
Race: San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon (26.2 Miles) 02:49:38, Place overall: 11
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
0.0026.200.000.000.000.000.0026.20

Woke up at 3:55am, just before my 4:10 alarm went off.  Took two anti diarreahalls, ate some oatmeal, surfed a bit, including last year's results, then woke up the family and got ready to go.  Left the apartment at 4:55am.   Was at the start by 5:30.  My gps froze somewhere here, and I didn't know how to rest, so I just took a guess that I hold the two buttons for a couple of seconds and that did the trick.  The elites arrived at the VIP tent just a couple of minutes after me.  Looked intimidating, as usual.  I said hi to Alvina, who didn't remember me, but Trina did so chatted with her just for a minute.  Stretched and tried to potty several times, then it was time to go to the start.  Did a couple of strides.  Felt nervous with 1/2 hour to go til the race, but felt at peace at race start.  Half and marathoners have common start, but I didn't think much about that, since I knew there'd be lots of ladies faster than me. 

1 - 6:10, lots of people went out way fast, I was trying for a 6:30, but had to be happy with a 6:10, felt pulled along by guys and girls.

2 - 6:16, trying for a 6:20, so that was alot closer to goal.  My outside right calf was tight, but i told myself it would warm up and it did, thankfully, around mile 3 or 4.

3 - 6:09, wanted a 6:10, so again right on, downhill started, some curving in Balboa park.

4- 5:54, more downhill and steeper, half people separate from marathoners and though I didn't notice any difference I felt relieved to have them peel off. Met a girl named Betsy who was also going for OTQ.

5 - 6:06, still downhill, feeling good, in downtown

6 - 6:05, in downtown, took a gu,

7- 6:37, tried to keep effort the same, uphill, being patient, feeling good, some headwind but tried to tuck behind people, several ladies around me

8 - 6:25, still uphill

9 - 6:27, still gradual uphill, got on the freeway. So strange to run on a freeway in a race, a first for me, I am so glad Paul drove me on the course a couple of days ago so I am prepared for the long uphill stretch ONE THE FREEWAY

10 - 6:33, steeper uphill for about .75-.8, then steep downhill, this downhill continues through the next mile, trying to keep effort the same

11 - 5:55, I am a drop of water

12 - 6:23, rolling

13 - 6:13, 13.1 1:22:01, 59 seconds ahead of schedule,  and feeling good

14 - 6:17, still feeling good, Paul and the kids are there to cheer me on, said I looked great, gave Ben a high five, but distracted because I need a bathroom break bad,

15 - 6:30, includes bathroom break, I had to turn off at a portapotty which wasn't right on the course and was faced the wrong way and had to explain to a worker that I wasn't going the wrong way but to the bathroom, relieved to relieve myself

16 - 6:38, gradual uphill, not too great on the pace, but tell myself there will be a similar downhill next

17 - 6:31, beginning of the end?  At about 16.5 miles we do a U-turn and I took it too close, and there was sand on the road and I fell, splat onto the concrete, volunteers just staring in disbelief, some making some less than positive comments, though I can't remember what they say, I get up and keep going

18 - 6:19, still some gradual downhill if I remember right, I pass Alvina Begay, who hasn't given up but has given up if you know what I mean.  I am guessing she did drop out.

19 - 6:44, more stomach trouble, I hit the bushes in a natural beachy sandy bushy landscape.  Dang it!  This now puts me behind

20 - 6:28, wheels coming off, dang, dang, dang

21 - 6:33, trying to surge to keep in it, but realistically know I won't be seeing 6:teens again.  Feeling dizzy

22 - 6:43, let the ugly march to the finish continue

23 - 6:50

24 - 7:04, seriously, I don't remember an above 7:00 but there it is.

25 - 6:43

26 - 6:41, Paul and the kids see me at 25.5 or so and said I did NOT look good

.35 in 6:09, passed a guy in the last bit

2:49:38 total, then lots of delirious walking to get to VIP tent, then more walking to find family, then more walking to get to the trolley, then more walking to get to car, Probably walked 3 miles right after the race, then did Sea World from 2-7pm.  Interacted with a girl named Lindsey who was so sweet, who I had run with from miles 8-10, who ended up picking it up at the end and getting a 2:42.  Amazing.  She was really sweet and I wish her the best.

Right after the race I felt fine about the results.  It was what I expected results-wise a couple of weeks ago, but I was starting to really think I could do it, and during miles 7-13 I was really excited thinking "I can really do this!" but the marathon fitness was not sufficient.  I need to have more endurance and toughness, both are necessary and the former more than the latter was lacking.  I feel really bad in a way but I feel like if I can focus on my training I can make the next leaf. 

Thanks to all who continue to support me through the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Thank you to those who texted me before and after the race.  It is so hard to chase a dream when the attainment is not assured.  I am grateful I got to the start uninjured, and that I am not injured afterward (felt sore all over day after but no acute pain and am better two days later, though still sore).

Saucony St Racer - Pink B Miles: 29.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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No exercise.  Went to LegoLand.  Was much more tired today than at SeaWorld after the race.

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No exercise, but went to Sea World again.  That's gotta count for something.  Lots of walking and standing and clapping (works the arms).  Stretching and rolling at night.

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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
2.170.000.000.000.000.000.002.17

2.17 in 20 min in the middle of a leisurely 5 mile bike ride with my oldest son (he's 11).  First .8 mile was with my son at about 11 min pace, then he was done and I sped up a bit. Felt ok

2011 Mileage Miles: 700.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Swam 20 min.  yay me, as mack says.

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
2.400.000.000.000.000.000.002.40

Walked 10 min, stretched really good, then jogged 2.4 miles in 20 min then walked 10 min. 35 min elliptical.

Brooks Launch Miles: 3.40
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
3.740.000.000.000.000.000.003.74

3.74

running in 30 min, about 4 miles walking, 50% core workout

Brooks Launch B Miles: 5.74
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 127.00
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
8.3126.200.000.000.000.000.0034.51
Saucony St Racer - Pink B Miles: 29.002011 Mileage Miles: 700.00Brooks Launch Miles: 3.40Brooks Launch B Miles: 5.74
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 127.00
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