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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

Tue, Jul 19, 2011

Total Distance

10.00

I'm falling asleep as I type this... So, I hope the grammar police have the day off!

Early miles with the BBK's (my 4yr old did get up, but I learned my lesson! Gave him tylenol and he's been asleep since). The warm up was nice and easy, which doesn't always happen with these speedsters! Then we went to the track for speed work. I, of course, still have no relative speed in my legs, but pushed through anyway.

400's with a 200 recovery. I have no idea how fast anything was, except my miles were AP at about 8:30ish. So, a lot slower than it should've been, but whatever.

The everyone else did a tempo mile, but I just went out and back, then did a repeat with the group afterward. Only planned on 9 miles, but ended with 10 - peer pressure!

AP: 9:13 splits: 9:42, 9:12, 9:39, 9:26, 8:35, 8:43, 8:37, 9:19, 9:32, 9:23, 6:32 (last 22 feet :) ).

Working my way back, slowly, but surely. I think I'm so tired I just may be done for the day....

Cookie Monsters - Take 2 Miles: 10.00

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

Comments

From Brent on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 11:01:01 from 168.178.30.219

Devine Miss M - you know, workouts are not always measured by time, splits, a good effort when you don't have it, may be worth more than a good effort when you do have it. I have always thought, those not so good days pay off in races, learn to run when you don't have ite. Long story short - good effort, 10 miles is 10 miles. What would happen if you ignored your splits, avg pace for one week, this is a challenge, run how you feel, leave the watch or garmin at home, count how many birds you see, how many roses still in bloom, try if for one week, let you attitude drive your running.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rool sout

From RAD on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:39:03 from 76.27.16.189

Brent, I usually don't pay attention to pace and just finish with what I've got and simply use the Garmin for distance. But, it is hard when you're with a group on the track and everyone keeps lapping you, because you can't even hit your half marathon pace in a 400! Pride and guilt overtake me. I should just take off from the group, but don't know my way around and they are usually the driving force to get me out of bed! :) I am pleased with my effort and that I was able to pick things up even if for just a 400. I must be patient with myself, but it is hard when 6 months ago I was in SO much better shape! Can't blame this one on the baby.

Hey, I'm doing the blackridge tri with bye-wing on 7/30. Aren't you doing it as well? Any pointers? I need to find something I can swim in and run in...as well as a bike. This may warrant a PM :)

From Scott Wesemann on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:41:16 from 66.239.250.209

Solid run. You always get in a good one with the BBK's. One of these days I'll have to join you guys.

CAFFEINE!!!

From Merri on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:44:31 from 160.7.252.148

Good work tootsie. Also your Dell is ready to be shipped.

From RAD on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:55:14 from 76.27.16.189

Scott, I think I'm beyond caffeine. Baby is going down for a nap at 11 and I am too!!

Merri, Feel free to ship, but only if it comes with the farmer.

From JulieC on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 15:48:51 from 207.108.176.100

go RAD!! the humidity and speed must have been "so fun". : D.

From Carina on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 16:23:46 from 204.15.86.83

I hope you got that nap!! Nice work getting out there even with sleep deprivation!!

From Smooth on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 18:30:22 from 67.2.89.58

WOW 10 miles again!!! i don't think I have ever done double digits back to back! NICE JOB and effort on the SW! I have yet to do one SW this year! Very solid training, Rachel!

I hope you got that nap! Sleep and rest is a vital part of training! You won't improve or worse get burn out if you don't get enough sleep! It is during rest that your body absorbs the hard work you've put it through! You already know that, right?

From RAD on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 18:49:40 from 76.27.16.189

Julie, I think I could've tolerated the humidity and speed if my legs were cooperating! :) It was nice when the sprinklers from the field would splash on the track - I'd always try to time it right!

Carina, sigh, no nap for me. BUT, I did go pick up a bike - trade off I guess. Maybe it will help me get to bed early now.

Smooth, I rarely do it and yesterday's was kind of cheating since it was 2 separate workouts. I do know about the rest, it is putting that knowledge into action that is the hard part! Once the kiddos go to bed I like my 'alone' time with hubby and it never seems long enough when I have to go to bed early.

From Kelli on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 19:33:17 from 71.219.99.3

DARN that peer pressure. I give in every time. But I give in to my own little devil on my shoulder as well. I can not win!

Marathon Monday or not???

From Nancy on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:03:30 from 76.23.21.118

It was good to see you this morning. I hope you get some sleep tonight.

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 22:44:18 from 65.191.246.68

hope you got some sleep in with your big running numbers so far this week.

Glad you got your running in and it felt good. Your BBKs are a good influence on you!

From bye-wing on Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 02:09:59 from 12.228.219.122

Sometimes peer pressure can be good. Way to get in 10 miles.

Anymore midnight orders for curry?

From RAD on Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 15:46:38 from 76.27.16.189

Kelli, I only do the DesNews 10K. NOT the marathon!! I'm waiting until Park City to kill myself again :)

Nancy, I had a great time with you as well!

QP, BBK's are an influence all right...not so sure about the good part :)

Bye-wing, curry in a hurry!

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