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Location:

Fountain Hills,AZ,USA

Member Since:

Dec 30, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

Best 5K's

2014 Girls on the Run - 22:33 - Placed 1st in age group!

2012 Turkey Trot - 22:58 - Placed 3rd in age group!

2011 Turkey Trot - 23:11 - Placed 3rd in age group!

2009 Turkey Trot - 23:17- Placed 3rd in age group!

2006 Idaho Falls Scenic River Run - Placed 3rd in age group

Best 10K's

2013 Atheta Iron Girl - 49:15 - Placed 3rd in age group!

2012 Ryan House Run - 48:37 - Placed 2nd in age group!

2012 Scenic River Classic - 48:58 - Placed 2nd in age group!

Best 15K

2013 Mountain to Fountain  - 15K - 1:12:10 - 7:43 pace!

Best 10 Miler

2012 Athleta Iron Girl - 1:21:36 - 8:11 pace - Placed 2nd in age group!

Best 1/2 Marathons

2019 She Power 1/2 - 1:44:23 - 7:58 Pace! 2nd in age group

2018 Scotssdale 1/2 Marathon - 1:47:03 - 8:11 Pace!  3rd in age group

2013 PF Chang's Rock-n-Roll 1/2 - 1:44:31 - 7:59 pace!

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Doing a few more 1/2 marathons this year and continue to support new runners by running with them!

Personal:

Blessed to live in beautiful Fountain Hills, AZ during winter/spring months then in beautiful Idaho Falls, ID in the summer/fall months!  Thoroughly enjoy hiking, golfing, and running all year round (not into cold winter sports)! Married to Rob for 22 years ~ Two 19 year old college teens!

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Saucony Triumph 8 Lifetime Miles: 411.05
Saucony Kinvara 2 - Blk Lifetime Miles: 187.85
Saucony Ride 6 Lifetime Miles: 531.10
Saucony Ride 7 Lifetime Miles: 327.80
Kinvara 5 Lifetime Miles: 156.35
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesCrosstraining milesTotal Miles
0.004.250.000.000.004.25

Ran 4.25 miles to and around fountain.  Met Rob there and walked once around with him (1.25 miles).   We also hit a bucket of balls with the babes earlier today!

Calories: 600.00
Comments
From jtshad on Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 17:35:10

Sounds like life is good in AZ! Keep it up...say hi to Rob and kids.

BTW, you need to update your info at the left for your new PR!

From Racehel on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 09:32:04

Thanks Jeff! We're trying to fit in as much outdoor activities as possible. It's been raining cats and dogs all night and should be raining off & on until Wed!

I'm over-due for a new pair of running shoes, which brand(s) would you recommend? I really like my Asics but wanted to hear your opinion first.

Take care & keep warm!

From jtshad on Mon, Feb 09, 2009 at 09:59:18

Rachel, as far as shoes go, they are so specific and have such different feel that it is hard to recommend without knowing more about your foot type, pronation and stride. The best bet is to get "fitted" at a specialty running store (there are some in Phoenix) and then look at how they feel and the price you are willing to pay. If you like your Asics, it is never bad to stick with what works. I have always run in Saucony and like their shoes a lot. I tried a pair of Brooks once and did not like them so I took them back.

Hope this helps. Keep on running.

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