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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
Total Distance
9.00

Got up early to meet the non-Boston BBK's this morning, good easy run - AP 8:52. Still stressing about SL, but I think I just need to do my best - whatever that may be - and NOT stress about my mental state (I have enough other stress in my life!!!)

Off now to Yoga, then a fun filled morning/afternoon at the packet-pick up expo and the Children's museum at Gateway.

Good luck all you Bostonians!!! I hope the weather holds out, just overcast - NO RAIN!!

Nike Miles: 9.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Bec on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 10:27:41 from 205.123.38.98

Packet pick-up, yay! I have good memories about running the SLC marathon. I know you are only doing the half, but I really liked that race. I hope the weather is nice, it should be. When I return from Boston, we shall run again!

From Brent on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:07:06 from 168.178.30.75

Devine Miss M - not to worry, you have done the training. Your funny, I don't feel like a brick. A brick is a tri-athlete term for riding the bike and then running right after, a multi-combo workout. It is darn tough to ride a bike hard for an hour and hop off and run. Me and Slyvie are going to the pickup today also.

Stay Kool, have fun, B of BS Rools out

From Smooth on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:58:35 from 70.56.102.54

Rachel ~ YOU ARE GOING TO DO AWESOME!!! No stress. You've trained hard! You are ready! Have fun! The weather is gonna be perfect. Are you running with Kelli? I wish I could be there to cheer you. Can't wait to hear all about it.

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 13:30:08 from 71.219.75.132

Smooth, Kelli has no clue what she is going to do for the race. She is a basket case as well. Her competitive monster is trying to come out and she is trying to hold him in.

Rachel, you will do great. you will get a PR, I watch you run every day so I know. you will probably beat me. Just do not go out too fast, that is my new nightmare. DON'T DO IT!!!!! (I am saying this loud for my benefit---so I will hear it as well) Run smart, you will do great.

From Brent on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 21:30:56 from 168.178.30.75

Devine Miss M - I will look for you and K-Power at the start area. Kelli says you stand out in a crowd. I will have a black du rag, with a red hat over the top. Shirt color don't know, likely black compression running shorts.

Stay kOOl, b of bs rOOls out

From Nancy on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 07:38:49 from 76.27.11.127

Good Luck Rachel. I'm sure you will do great

From luzylew on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 14:13:41 from 208.187.197.42

Don't be stressed. Just go into it thinking whatever happens happens. You can hope for excellent weather and you're at the top of your game. Good luck!! Enjoy the experience!

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