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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

I'm tired of having my schedule mixed up. I'm doing everything for everyone else...a time and season I guess. So, since I'm working 7-9 then babysitting from 9-12 the gym is out of the question and I had to get up early if I wanted to run. Only nice thing was the sunrise, totally worth getting up early for. Sorry the pic is blurry, but I think the lens on my phone was all fogged over from being in my pocket and I couldn't tell on my phone screen :) It really is a pretty run along the top road on the foothills overlooking the valley as the sun peaks over the Wasatch. 

Took my uphill both ways route around Herriman. Only problem was that I had planned on stopping at about mile 6 at the park for water. Dumb thing didn't work! Figured I'd stop at Walgreens in another mile - closed! Okay, skate park in another 1/2 - not one there! Really?!? I had dry mouth and was hot and wanted a drink. Ahead were some sprinklers going over the sidewalk - oh yeah baby. For about 200 yds I just kept running through the sprinklers! I was soaking wet by the time I got through, but felt SO much better. Finally about .2 before my house I stopped at the church pavilion and got a drink...sweet water! Not really worth it at that point, but I was running right by it anyway. 

So, now I'm at home hanging out and working or babysitting all morning and have to skip the gym. STINK! Fit class is my favorite all week, I don't think these people realize the sacrifices I'm making for them. But do people ever?

My legs did feel a lot better today, but now my issue is breathing. It really hurts to breathe deep. I've had this stupid side/back pain going on a week now! I'm sick of it, but there is nothing wrong with me...I'm perfectly healthy, so I just have to suck it up and deal with it. It was nice to not feel like lead legs though! The speed might just come back by October :)

AP: 9:17 splits: 9:37, 8:53, 9:03, 9:28, 8:27, 9:01, 9:45, 9:52, 9:29, 7:14 (last 20 feet garmin recorded...see I did push a little speed at the end :) ).

Cookie Monsters - Take 2 Miles: 9.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Carina on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:41:53 from 204.15.86.83

That is a beautiful sunrise, makes it worth it to get up early for a good run :)

From Calvin on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 13:04:36 from 209.23.216.3

Nice running.

Out of curiosity, how early would one have to get up to see a sight like this?

From RAD on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 13:23:37 from 98.202.17.113

Carina, Yes it does! I was going to wait until the crest of the hill to get a better view, but I'm glad I didn't! The beautiful colors were gone within a matter of minutes.

Cal, I was on Emmeline just before the top and had gone through the cove (so mile 3ish?) and I'd left home at 5:30...blech. Interested in trying it on Wednesday?

From allie on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 13:26:42 from 161.38.218.168

lovely photo, RAD. great way to start the week.

From Smooth on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 13:39:48 from 67.2.71.188

Happy you got a beautiful run in before life takes over!

We saw the sunrise over the mountains peeking thru with rays around silver white clouds! That is what I love about summer morning runs! :)

From Burt on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 14:28:35 from 206.19.214.144

Did you have some gummy bears in your pocket? Maybe running through the sprinklers with your phone's not a good idea.

From Nancy on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 16:31:49 from 76.23.21.118

Nice run and I really like the picture.

From Bec on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 16:45:58 from 71.199.9.12

That's pretty Rachel. Great run. Thanks for the picture. Hope you had a great weekend in Heber!

From bye-wing on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 19:15:25 from 63.226.105.150

What a beautiful sunrise.

Keep an eye on the side/back pain, even if it is "normal".

Maybe the sunrise was your gift for doing so much for other people.

From Teena Marie on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 23:09:53 from 67.2.84.131

Love the pic!! :)

From Brent on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 23:15:11 from 66.7.127.67

Devine Miss M - did you have a bowl of nails for breakfast? No sugar, just mean and lean, Iron lady back kicking butt, water just makes Iron lady rust. Who needs it.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Merri on Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:11:30 from 160.7.252.148

That is a pretty sunrise! I got your money for the vegas ragnar team. Can't wait. :)

From Burt on Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:20:02 from 206.19.214.144

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that.

From Merri on Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:24:10 from 160.7.252.148

burt why haven't you cashed my check?

From Burt on Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 16:27:02 from 206.19.214.144

Merri, I didn't want to embarrass you in front of everyone, but you leave me no choice. I know your check is going to bounce, and I don't want you to have to pay a returned check fee.

From glidergirl on Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 22:16:31 from 155.97.238.134

Wow, nice sunrise! :) I hate when routines get messed up, too. I'm perfectly happy not helping anyone and then just not asking for help in return LOL.

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