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Location:

Herriman,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

St George Marathon: 3:23:54 (10/6/12)

Half IM: 5:44:03 (8/25/12 - course was long!)

25K trail - Buffalo Run (16.5) 2:34:50

Half Marathon: American Fork - 1:30:44  6/23/12

Spectrum 10K 43:42   3/17/2012

Best 5K: Spanish Fork 21:55 05/30/09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Okay, so for 2013 I am going to have FUN! Not that running isn't always fun, but I had a wonderful breakthrough year last year and I want to play this year :) AND get faster! So, my first goal I'm going to put out there is my yearly mileage goal.
It is 2,186 miles from my driveway to my sister (QP's) driveway! I want to spend this year on a virtual trek cross country running those miles. So, that is how far I will run in 2013...from my house to QPs. It will take all year and yes, this is measured on Hwys so it isn't really exactly how I COULD run it, but good enough. 43 miles/week...totally doable, and a fun goal to track how far I've traveled as I go along. Who knows...maybe I'll even run PAST her house :)

I will do more trail runs, Boston, Pacing duties, another Half IM and some other tris. I'm excited for this next year and look forward to having fun with all of you out on the roads, and trails! Maybe bag a few peaks this year too!!

Long-Term Running Goals:


Big Dreams: 5K in 20:2X; 10K in 39:XX; Half in 1:29:XX; Full in 3:15:XX; complete the Rim2Rim2Rim run and not die; Comrades; Iron(wo)Man.

Run for the rest of my life!

Personal:

4 children: twelve, eight, five and baby Fartlek - 2 1/2. Wonderful supportive husband that lets me drag him and the family all over for race after race!

Finished 13 marathons and LOVE running that distance! I'm definitely hooked to the marathon monster and hope to constantly improve my endurance, speed and stay injury free!

I've also found a love of trail running! I hope to keep improving on this front.

After being injured with a broken foot at the first of 2012 I found a tri group and started training with them and am now loving tris! The half IM was harder than I'd ever imagined...and am ready to do it again. I'll earn my bike butt and someday have enough time to train for a full IM.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
BIKE MILES Lifetime Miles: 1168.40
LUCY MILES Lifetime Miles: 25.25
Adidas Lifetime Miles: 319.66
Orange II Lifetime Miles: 390.41
Boston Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 568.97
Fargo Nikes Lifetime Miles: 500.03
BEANS Lifetime Miles: 755.00
Orange Bostons Lifetime Miles: 527.59
Solomon Trail Lifetime Miles: 363.98
PI Tri Shoes Lifetime Miles: 4.00
Boston Mizuno 10s Lifetime Miles: 140.75
New Orange Lifetime Miles: 157.05
Race: Buffalo Run 25K (16.5 Miles) 02:34:50, Place overall: 18, Place in age division: 12
Total Distance
16.50

Holy stinkin' moly. I don't know how you trail runners do it! This was tough, I'm not going to lie, but the end result may be that a new little trail runner has been born :)

Thanks to Smooth, Karen and especially Larry (our escort) for taking me up there. It was nice not to have to worry about a long drive home. It was also nice to talk with the ladies beforehand and get all the stories out afterward.

I got to run with Catherine for a little while at the start, but then at one point I turned around and I couldn't see her anymore. Shoot. So, I pushed on. I was surprised that I ran all of the first 5ish miles without stopping, I did walk the BIG hill just before the aid station. The aid station came a little earlier than expected, I had only taken 2 small swigs from my water. So, I threw back a Gu and just kept the water I had.

After the aid station the beautiful downhill started - whee!!! I finally caught and passed some people I'd been eying for quite some time. Wait...not so fast...the switchbacks started...my complete incompetence on trails was horribly obvious here. I was walking as fast as my legs would go and I still was breathing harder than running downhill. It was TOUGH WORK! I was impressed with all the people I'd flown by on the downhills plodding by me UP the hills...

Got caught behind 5 horseback riders - blech. They couldn't move, but did their best to be courteous and not hold me up too much. Gave me a good mental and physical break. No excuses once they move Rachel- you got a break!

Only a couple of hills, but mostly flat back to the aid station. My legs were feeling spent, tired, blech. But, it was mile 11 - only 4.5 left, easy peasy...you can do this. Refilled my now empty water bottle, threw back another gu and I was off. GREAT aid station workers - especially nice to see Maurine, wish I could've visited more and asked about her race!

Then, the crazy "I'm going to die" downhill section - this was the first part I'd walked up in the race and it was CRAZY downhill, so steep and rocky I couldn't just let the legs fly. Then it flattened out and I struggled, sand and heat and fatigue setting in...walked most of the hill out of the valley. A lady running near me said "all down hill from here on out" THAT made my day! Mile 13 clicked...only 2.5 left and downhill, awesome.

HA! That flat/downhill around the back side of the mountain took forever! Mile 15 clicked and I still couldn't see the finish. One curve I went around I just KNEW I was going to see the tents...nope. I screamed, yup. Out loud. I kept passing people and passed a lady in yellow that flew up the switch backs, helped me feel better and push on. Still couldn't pass lady in green that walked the last hill with me. She was staying the same 20-30 seconds ahead. Shoot.

Finally saw the tents, but I knew it was longer than the 1/2 mile to 15.6. At least I can see it now, right? Tried to fly down that last hill as fast as my aching feet would take me. I just wanted it D O N E! As I approached the blue tents where I thought the finish was, I saw people with the yellow bibs (25Kers) running back up along the fence...no, it can't NOT be the finish...Noooo.

Yup, last 1/2 mile push was uphill, into the wind to the finish. Dang that took a lot of mental power to push through. I actually took a 10 foot walk break and had to regain myself mentally. I was done. Past my goal of 2:30 finish time, and out of placing in my AG I was sure. Just walk it in. "SHUT UP BRAIN! You out sprinted tie-dye lady last week and do you know what kind of crap you'd give yourself if you got passed now?!? MOVE THOSE LEGS!" So, I did. Crested the last hill and sprinted to the finish.

What a crazy, crazy race. I seriously don't know how y'all run 50's and 100's on trails. There was no earthly way I was turning around to do the 50K! I was DONE. 25K is good enough for this pansy :)

I got some liquid refreshment (coke, gatorade, refilled water, chocolate milk) and chatted with Catherine and Eric (both had AWESOME finishes!!!), saw MattVH finish his first 100 miler (complete and utter AWE!!) and chatted at a few others I'd passed, gotten passed, passed, gotten passed along the route. Then went back to see Smooth and Karen come in. Karen was taking her last strong push to the finish and Smooth was just behind her. I helped (or hindered if you count that she kept trying to talk to me when she couldn't breathe) Smooth to the finish and after cooling down and getting our feet back under us got to visit and hang out.

I won a prize in the random drawing - a black diamond headlamp. VERY nice! Now I can be the annoying runner with the flashing light on their head :) It does do solid too. Got some veggie stew (couldn't eat the buffalo...didn't want to give them another reason to come after me!) and a bit more liquid. Listened to the awards, and I didn't see any of the people I was chasing go up there in my AG. So, that made me feel better. Chatted with Scott, Jun and Fritz (1st place finisher on the 50K!) and then headed home.

Saw the official results on the way out and I was surprised I was so close to the top! Proud of a top 10 finish in my AG and 14th overall. Not too shabby for my first trail race. The scenery was beautiful and I enjoyed the views even when I was tired. I honestly can't wait to try out another trail run...just maybe not next week :)

AP: 9:21 (race stats have it as 9:59, because they did it off a 25K, not adding in the extra mile they made us run!);

splits: 9:19, 10:14, 8:43, 7:40, 7:41, 11:10 (aid station stop and first BIG hill),

6:40 (gotta love that downhill!),

10:54, 12:30 (switchback nightmare),

10:22, 9:46, 8:04, 11:03 (I can't figure out WHY this mile is so slow...it should be in the 8's like the rest of them around here. Kind of makes me mad I went so slow.),

8:26, 8:43, 8:22, 9:08 (last uphill .5 to the finish).

**demoted....just looked at 'official' results. Somehow 3 people jumped in front of me in my AG and 4 in the overall women. This makes me feel like crud, shoooot. Whatever..**


Cookie, Cookie Miles: 17.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Smooth on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 18:19:34 from 174.27.212.157

Rachel!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You did so so so so so so well on your debut trail race! I am so proud of you!!! Your time and placement is EXCELLENT!!! WAY to overcome that mental block! Aren't most runners mental anyway! Hahaha!!! You should be proud of yourself. So what trail race are you going to run next? :) :) :)

THANK YOU a million times over for running me to the finish again! It is so re-assuring and wonderful to have you there alongside. You looked so fresh too! Seriously you are amazing! :)

From Carina on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 18:56:40 from 204.15.86.83

Way to go, sounds like a breakthrough race!!

From allie on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 18:58:05 from 97.126.223.167

congrats on your first trail race! i'm glad you had a fun experience. it sounds like you are a natural!

From Toby on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 19:05:22 from 206.214.15.58

The superstar is SHINING! WOWZER...two big races in a row! All your miles, cross training and dedication is shining! Way to go Rachel...you TOTALLY deserve it!

From Jake K on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 20:03:12 from 67.177.21.60

Awesome job today! That is a tough course, you ran it great!

From Maynard on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 20:13:46 from 71.213.9.231

Congrats on the finish Rachel! Trail running is tough, but it's also way cool!

From Fritz on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 21:13:36 from 67.182.226.25

You did great in your first trail race. Those horse back riders picked a great day for a ride!?! It was nice to meet you.

From gdoc on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 21:51:32 from 98.202.193.212

Congrats on a great run! Glad you got out on the trails!

From gdoc on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 22:30:05 from 98.202.193.212

I do remember seeing you with the armbands...awesome! You will dream of those switchbacks with a smile on your face... the dirt can become strangely and beautifully compelling. Nice, tough race. I luckily got by just before the horses came on course.

From Oreo on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 23:09:02 from 174.27.172.9

Rad.. Rad race'n today.. You were tough. Ya I think we were in the same group going up those switchbacks.. I think you asked me a question about the aid station right before we hit it on the way back,but that was right when the stomach decided to go bad..so I think I mumbled something... Great job!!

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 23:15:52 from 174.27.199.63

WOW!!! What a debut!!! :) :) :)

From Dan Varga on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 08:16:06 from 174.27.226.24

Great race today. We barely made it onto the single track leading into the switchbacks before horses got there. the course was almost a half mile longer than it was last year.

From bye-wing on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 09:57:50 from 124.122.6.41

Sounds like you are totally addicted. Way to go on your first trail run. Sounds fun, but a lot work. That pep talk you had with yourself seemed to have paid off and motivated you. Top 10 in AG and 14th overall. Excellent!

From RAD on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 13:47:01 from 98.202.23.178

Smooth, I may have looked fresh, but I didn't feel it! I was glad you wanted to walk when you did :) Thanks for talking me into this - I blame it all on you! But, that isn't a bad thing :)

Carina, don't know about break through, but it was an awesome time!

Allie, I think it was just beginners luck. I didn't know what I was in for! I'd like to try it again though.

Toby, I kept thinking of us running up Emigration and I was SO glad I'd done it! Have fun on your trip and thanks :)

Jake, thanks. Coming from you that means a lot!

Maynard, exactly! tough as nails, but SO fun. I really appreciated the walk breaks uphill :) new muscles and helped rejuvenate the legs for the next downhill push.

Fritz, NO KIDDING. Ya gotta know about this race, and the trails it is on. Why not choose a different route or a different time. Oh well...next year I'll just hitch a ride :)

gdoc, you were one of the lucky group right in front of me. I kept thinking as we went up those switch backs "you should be up there...now get on with it!" but my legs weren't listening to my brain! I am almost smiling now about them though :)

Oreo, yes! I did. I wanted to know if we were close to the aid station, because I wanted to finish off my water...but didn't want to be without if it wasn't. So, thanks for the info - and sorry about the stomach. Maybe it was my stinky sweat as I passed that did it to you :) Were you wearing an America First shirt?

Teena, you should really try this one - you would kick some real booty! Seriously!

Dan, that 1/2 mile extra nearly killed me! I was SO done. I guess that is the bad thing about wearing a garmin and thinking you know when the end is supposed to come instead of just enjoying the time and miles as they pass! Glad to hear it though, because I really thought I could go sub 2:30 - and with the old course I probably would've been there.

bye-wing, maybe you should come along with QP and me when we go out there this summer :) you know you wanna!!! Oh, and you should know me by now - I'm always talking to myself in my head! Sometimes I motivate, sometimes I don't.

From Nancy on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 16:33:54 from 76.23.21.118

Great job Rachel. I really enjoyed your race report. I only ran one trail run and I will never run another. It was in Park City and it was up and down 3 mountain peaks. It was only about 15 miles but it seemed like a hundred. I kept falling down and I was the last to finish. (Leslie stayed with me and felt very bad for me) You will probably be just as good at trail running as you are at marathons.

From MatthewVH on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 16:44:17 from 67.2.181.61

Awesome. Good to meet you. I assumed you were an experienced trail runner but that was your first one? That was a great day, fun crowd and atmosphere. I will probably go back next year.

From DaleG on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 16:58:00 from 71.199.57.238

Way to go, Rachel!!! You did great. I've done a few trail races and they are a lot tougher and I think you did very well. I do apologize, I was planning on being out there to cheer you and Smooth on, but I completely forgot. By the time I remembered, the race was already over.

From Brent on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 17:35:16 from 168.178.30.219

Devine, happy trails to you, without Roy an Dale, great work, those trails are tough footing, sweet, you are getting so darn strong. 500 hard earned commando points.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Oreo on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 21:34:42 from 174.27.172.9

raD.. Ya that was me in the afcu shirt.. You were strong out there.. And be careful out there the trails are addictive!

From RAD on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 22:15:56 from 98.202.23.178

Nancy, that sounds a LOT worse than mine. I felt lucky I never fell!

Matt, nope - no experience. That is why I always gush over 'the boys' club' adventures on the peaks and dream about running with you. Maybe now I'll have the courage to try and not be such a pansy about it! I think I'll go back next year too!

Dale, I figured you were busy with family stuff - that happens on Saturdays!! Thanks for the virtual support though, means a lot!

Brent, I'm now, more than ever, inspired to hit the hills hard! I was so envious of those who could jog/run up the hills. I want to eat hills for breakfast...but maybe not this week, next week :)

Oreo, That is too funny! Because of that shirt I almost said "hope you enjoy that shirt I paid for!" (because I'm a member of the CU). But, I wasn't sure if you'd be the type to not be offended and be able to laugh it off. So, every time you'd pass me or I'd see you ahead, I'd think "you'd better go pass that guy - he's wearing that shirt you paid for." Then laugh at myself in my head...I'm so funny (insert eye roll). Next time I'll be sure to harass you a little bit more, so I don't have to do it all in my head! Oh, and I'm already contemplating my next trail run. Living out in Herriman I see the trails on the hill sides and now I want to run them!!! No more pansy roads for me :)

From prlman on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 23:14:46 from 96.25.110.207

you make it sound so great!! Awesome job

From Merri on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 07:38:53 from 160.7.252.148

RAD you're so AWESOME!!! I'm going to be cool like you someday. Great job!

From Bec on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 08:13:57 from 68.206.133.141

Great job on your first trail race! Sounds like you killed it out there on B. Island. I love your race report.

From Rachelle on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 09:46:49 from 199.190.170.24

Wow I am not sure how I missed this recap Saturday. Congratulations Rachel that is just awesome! :)

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:07:07 from 152.26.59.252

Congrats on an awesome run! I can't wait to give some of that trail a try this summer!!

From RAD on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:20:23 from 98.202.23.178

prlman, glad it sounds fun - not sure it was :) Nah, I'd do it again!

Merri, only if I can be as cool as you are first.

Becca, thanks, you'll have to try this one sometime!

Rachelle, Thanks! you'd love it out there!

QP, Me either! I'm ready to go back, but we'll have to make it a VERY early morning run - no trees and it gets HOT!

From Burt on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 13:56:51 from 72.223.93.158

One word. Mentalfortitude.

From Chad on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 14:24:32 from 168.177.153.27

Wow, that sounds like great fun. Maybe some day. But congratulations to you. Now I want to try that stew, not the veggie stuff, but the real thing.

From Oreo on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 15:15:00 from 206.81.136.61

Trust me I'm pretty easy go'n like most trail addicts. Feel free to harass me all you like. Maybe that would've gotten my mind off the Gut Bomb.

From glidergirl on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 15:46:54 from 155.100.9.11

Nice trail race RAD!! That's awesome! I can't believe there was a 1/2 mile uphill section at the end. Trail running would be hard, I bet. Nice work! And coming off an injury, too! :)

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