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St George Marathon

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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

Sat, Oct 06, 2012

Race: St George Marathon (26.2 Miles) 03:23:55, Place overall: 127, Place in age division: 4

Total Distance

26.20

Seriously, the best race ever! My biggest goal was just to finish happy, I needed a good SGM. After last year chewing me up and spitting me out, I just wanted to finish happy and with a good mental race! A good time would just be icing on the cake. I had my BQ, acceptance to Boston and I didn't need the pressure. So, I just started and kept things comfortable. There were times I forgot I was running. Relaxed and enjoyed it!

Highlights:

Meeting Bart Yasso at the hotel and riding the shuttle and bus to the top with him!

Mile 5 hug and personalized poster from a great friend who lives on the course!

Hitting mile 20 feeling like a million bucks! I just FLEW down those nice downhill miles.

Never looking at the garmin. Okay, once...on the mile at Veyo I saw the split was 8:45, but that was it. Just kept even effort and enjoyed the journey

Hitting a new PR! 4th in Athena! Taking Podium with winners to get my award!

Walking back to the hotel with Kelli and Scott...then Bart Yasso too!

Riding the high all day and not feeling TOO drug down and knocked out. I'm sore, but not as horrible as it has been in the past.

Being called 'Wicked Witch' by the 3:25 pacer...loved it :) he finally asked my real name at mile 18, just before I made him eat my wicked witch dust!!

I'll fill in the details later...when y'all don't have to spend 5000 years reading it!

Pokey Purples Miles: 26.20

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

Comments

From Russ on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 00:39:45 from 24.72.195.219

Wow! That is a fantastic time. Way to crush your PR! I'm bummed I didn't run it this year but so excited for everyone who put down great times. Looking forward to the full 5,000 word single spaced 10 pt font report. Enjoy the recovery!

From bye-wing on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 03:06:00 from 124.121.76.38

Way to go big Dutch girl. A very mpressive finish time. And only you could make running a marathon sound like so much fun :)

GO RAD GO!!!

From Nancy on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 08:10:35 from 76.23.21.118

Wow, Great job Rachel!!! I am very impressed that you could run so fast and still enjoy the whole race.

From DaleG on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 08:27:10 from 66.87.64.216

I'm glad you had an awesome race!!!!

From Ericka on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 08:52:46 from 24.10.179.23

Woah girl, nice race! Glad St George treated you well this year!

From Jake K on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 09:01:49 from 67.177.11.154

Big PR!!! Congrats Rachel!!!

From prestonmadera on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 10:17:00 from 67.169.250.137

You are awesome!!! Congrats!!

From Carina on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 10:33:00 from 204.15.86.83

You are awesome, so happy for you!! You deserve every minute of your awesome race/day!

From Rachelle on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 11:31:27 from 76.8.202.193

SO STINKING HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES, YES, YES!! I simply cannot wait to read more.

From Bec on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 12:32:35 from 70.115.203.100

You deserved this PR and an awesome STGM. So cool to be with you through the last few years and watching you improve so much. I know how many struggles you have faced on your journey. I wish I could have been there with you to celebrate, I guess life changes.

The only question is, "Now what?"

From Teena Marie on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 12:48:25 from 174.232.194.190

You nailed that baby!!!! Seriously ... when you passed me (and whacked my buttocks) you looked AWESOME!!! It was obvious that you were on the top of your game and had been training for that very moment! YOU ROCK!!!! :) :) :)

A HUGE congrats on your whole experience!!!

From DaleG on Sun, Oct 07, 2012 at 22:58:47 from 98.202.43.67

You're too cool!!!

From catherine on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 08:52:55 from 128.187.97.18

Most awesome job! Congratulations!

From Andrea on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 10:52:11 from 72.37.171.52

Congrats RAD! So glad you had such a great experience this year and got a PR!

From Scott Wesemann on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 11:45:15 from 66.232.64.4

I'm speechless. That might be the shortest report ever on your blog :)

Congrats on your race and PR!

From Wilkerk on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 11:52:26 from 67.172.231.174

Very nice Rachell...glad you had such an awesome experience this year! Way to rock SGM!

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 12:53:12 from 152.26.230.60

What a great run. St George isn't so bad when you don't have Boston hanging over your head!

Enjoy your accomplishments!!

From glidergirl on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 12:57:42 from 71.219.155.251

Oh my gosh, what a great time!! :) You did awesome!!

From NatalieK on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 16:55:17 from 24.2.101.184

Congratulations! It sounds like you trained smart and raced smart! Way to go.

From Kelli on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 at 17:06:57 from 67.172.235.55

Walking back to the hotel was a highlight? I swear, that was like the Green Mile! It never ended!!! I guess as long as we had good company!

GREAT JOB little miss 4th place!

From Jeff L on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 09:22:48 from 100.44.189.141

Nice job RAD. Nice seeing you after the race. You looked so happy. Great run.

From JulieC on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 16:29:48 from 207.108.177.183

Rachel a big congrats on a happy PR finish!! : D. YOU DESERVE IT. Thanks for talking with me after the finish.

From Terri on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 18:11:44 from 108.28.226.253

Great run RAD!

From Smooth on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 19:03:23 from 65.130.14.36

CONGRATULATIONS Rachel!!! What an incredible year you've had!!! I am so proud of you!!! You have worked so hard and did everything right. You deserve this huge PR. So very happy for you!!! EXCELLENT RACE!!!! Sweet report, I saw that personal RACHEL MOODY sign at mile 5 and put a huge smile on my face!!! :) So, is sub 3:20 next?

From marion on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 19:54:29 from 67.2.96.43

SUPER COOL RAD!!! :) Way to go baby!! You did an AMAZING job!! xoxo

From Toby on Tue, Oct 09, 2012 at 20:37:26 from 199.101.229.6

I NEED DETAILS!!!!!! I was SO darn excited for you when I got your text on Saturday! You've been working your hiney off for years! I hope it was as sweet as you imagined!

Now I need details to relive it :)

From flatlander on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 09:28:47 from 76.31.26.153

Congratulations, a well-deserved result for all the work you have put in this year.

From Chad on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:01:38 from 168.177.153.60

D**n RAD, you killed it! I'm so happy for you. Your tenacious training has rewarded you with some great races this year. Congratulations!

From josse on Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 13:58:53 from 70.196.198.74

Way to go!! so happy you are happy. I think with marathoning that should be our goal is yo be happy:)

From Sasha Pachev on Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 15:46:29 from 69.28.149.29

Congratulations on a PR!

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