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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

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

Total Distance

8.20

I tried to talk myself out of running with the Newtons this morning. I seem to have a touch of PTSD about running...I think it hurts and will make me sick :) I got up and went anyway thinking "you know plenty of short cuts home if needed." Guess what? I was fine! (insert eye roll to myself).

A great morning with a beautiful sky and a great group. Dave joined the group for his first loop of the Herriman Highlands, George, Ronnie, Chad and, thankfully, I were there too. We actually stayed in a pretty tight group. Of course I walked my normal 3 hills, but I warned them I wasn't going gung-ho! It was great conversation and I'm SO glad I got out.

The only curious thing was my throat whistling on the inhale. Occasionally I would hear a little whistle as I would breathe in hard while running uphill. It made me laugh. I called it my Gob breathing. HA! Yes, Arrested Development has been my entertainment while my butt reacquainted itself with the couch.

AP: 8:49 splits: 9:12, 9:25, 10:04, 9:45, 8:09, 8:59, 7:29, 7:48, 7:23. I'll take it for a first time back run. Especially with 3 walk breaks included!

Went home and despite only having to wear shorts and a l/s shirt on the run it took a while to warm up. I needed my electric blanket! 50 isn't as warm as it sounds.

Woke up a couple hours later and headed out on a nice easy ride with my friend Heidi. She tackled the canyon by herself, then met me at my house and we went and did an out and back on MVC and then I dropped her and home and meandered back here. It put a smile on my face when I downloaded the info and I noticed it was 26.2 miles! :) It was nice to get out on the bike today with good company. Much better than a stuffy spin room! Oh, how I love track break for my kids...and my built in babysitter. Next year she goes to Jr High and I lose her during these breaks. Poo.

The wind was horrible from the South, but we just hunkered down and got it done. When I went home by myself I tried to stay directly headed West to avoid it! I was pretty successful.

A nice day back from being sick. I can't believe this is the first time I've done anything ALL MONTH!

BIKE MILES Miles: 26.20	Pokey Purples Miles: 8.20

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

Comments

From Brent on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 at 19:39:06 from 70.208.2.188

Devine, with all you races coming up, taper, etc. what day next week works for a bike ride?

Any day except friday would work. It would be fun for you to show me your area on the bike.

From Bec on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 at 20:13:37 from 72.191.19.182

Good to see you are at again, no surprise there. Hopefully you are getting some good TV watching in. :) Soon you will be in Boston.

From Bec on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 at 20:18:56 from 72.191.19.182

I was watching the Travel Channel last night and this place in Boston was featured. It's a dessert buffet served every Saturday night. I really want to go! Maybe you should go for me, if you have the chance.

Sundaes on Saturdays Dessert Buffet – From 9:00 pm to 12:00 midnight every Saturday, The Bristol Lounge turns into a dessert wonderland, featuring an extensive array of ice creams, crêpes made à la minute, and housemade delicacies that dazzle the taste buds.

http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/dining/events-and-promotions/

From Bec on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 at 20:31:33 from 72.191.19.182

http://pariscrepe.com/coolidge-corner-brookline-creperie-cafe/

That place too. It's right by the Courtyard Marriot and cheap.

From Bec on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 at 20:36:39 from 72.191.19.182

Have Smooth take you here:

http://www.mikespastry.com/

If you hang out with her, no doubt she will go here.

From Russ on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 09:14:31 from 74.114.3.253

I love Arrested Development. That show makes me laugh every time. Need to break it out again this weekend. Glad to hear you're on the mend.

From Brent on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 14:49:45 from 70.208.19.1

Devine, nice run and ride, rode without me hey? what song was you whistling, do you take requests?

Next time we ride together, could you whistle " dirty deeds done dirt cheap"? ha ha, who needs an IPOD.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Toby on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 18:22:56 from 199.101.229.6

I'm so glad you are feeling better! Nice run and ride!

From Smooth on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 at 23:58:37 from 71.219.0.196

OKAY!!! there was way too much stuff going on in your life...strep throat, whistle breathing, still going strong, nothing stops you! :)

Bec ~ what's all this dessert buffet talk? I know all about Mikespastry, it's walking distance from our hotel. We're staying by Little Italy this year. I know where pariscrepe is at. But don't know about bristol lounge.

From bye-wing on Sat, Apr 06, 2013 at 06:06:58 from 124.121.170.33

Hey, I miss all those whining stories about you on the couch..jk! Glad you are up and feeling better again. it takes a lot to slow you down :)

By the way, Four Seasons is a nice hotel, but a bit pricey.

From Terri on Sat, Apr 06, 2013 at 11:17:58 from 108.28.226.253

Glad you were able to get out again. Stay healthy.

From Christie on Mon, Apr 08, 2013 at 06:23:51 from 74.213.202.246

Glad to hear that you are not sick anymore!! :)

From Toby on Mon, Apr 08, 2013 at 18:50:47 from 199.101.229.6

Where are your posts? You've got peeps following you :)

From Nancy on Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 06:46:22 from 76.23.21.118

Nice job Rachel. Most people couldn't run 8 miles and then bike after being sick.

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