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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

Mon, Dec 28, 2009

Total Distance

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This is it, I guess I'm done for good :( After being talked into going to the physical therapist, I'm now regretting it - okay not really, but just ugghhh! Either way, as I was giving my history about my hip flexor to the pt he kept shaking his head "I'm really afraid this is a stress fracture and not muscular" more and more tests he did kept coming out the same way... pointing in that general direction. He said there was some muscular stuff going on too, but that it could be a result of me trying to 'limp' through the injury the last 7 weeks.

So, I guess it did have to do with the pregnancy (drop in bone mass seems to be the biggest culprit) just not the stretching of ligaments like we thought. I'm just kind of bummed, but know that this is a good time to rest up and recoup. Since all the tests to confirm or deny a SF can't be done during pregnancy we're treating this as such to be cautious. The PT said that with the stretches he gave me and taking the 'pounding' of running and walking (for exercise) out of the picture that if it is muscular I should be pain free and ready to work back to running in 3 weeks or so. If it's a SF it will be more like 6 weeks until I'm pain free and can start back up with a gradual walking plan :(

So...the waiting game begins; bike elliptical and aqua jogging or swimming are going to be my new blogs. I want to keep up the cardio, especially now that I am starting to regain some energy and aren't throwing up thanks to the zofran. PT says that if all goes well I should be back to getting in 4-6 miles per day and 8-12 on long runs by April. Here's to hoping!!

Went to the gym and did 15 miles on the bike at 3% resistance in 45 minutes. Not too much sweating, my ITB again kicked into high pain mode about 2 minutes into the ride (I also discussed this with the PT and got stuff to do for it). Did the stretching and couple ITB strengthening stuff then headed home (I can only do it on the L side - opposite hip injury because even some of the simple stuff caused pain on hip).

Fun, fun, fun always a fun time when you're pregnant and feeling like your body is falling apart each day. What we go through for our children!! Even before we get to see their beautiful little faces. I love you little one, but please leave me a little bit of a healthy body by the time you're done in there!!

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Comments

From Smooth on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 21:58:13 from 174.23.217.47

Hang in there! This too will pass! Here's to healthy mommy and baby!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 22:28:06 from 66.205.215.167

Oh Rachel, that's not the news you wanted, but hopefully you've got the right advise now to get this thing taken care of. We need to get together for an outing to Kneaders this week! I'll give you a call.

From Nancy on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 22:32:04 from 76.27.19.206

I'm sorry Rachel. Well at least they have it figured out so they can get you all better. I think it is great that you can even exercise when you are pregnant. I was happy to just survive my pregnancies.

From RAD on Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 23:02:45 from 67.172.229.125

Thanks Smooth! I'm doing my best to keep the perspective wide!!

Carolyn, I'm all up for it! On Thursday the BBK's are at Glenmoore, so I'd still be happy to host you! Just let me know, I'm looking forward to it!

Nancy, I'm glad as well, mixed emotions are always hard and expected right now :) I am grateful that I am able to continue exercising as well, I've never tried with my other ones until I was over the sickness and by then it was hard due to belly size. We're truckin' through!

From Shelly on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 00:00:10 from 67.166.68.81

Sounds like you've had a rough one but hang in there. I think its amazing you are staying active at all during your pregnancy. Be smart and all will work out.

From Michelle on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 09:50:15 from 63.227.3.181

So sorry that you can't run for awhile. Hopefully it will heal quickly and you will be able to run in April. At least it isn't beautiful running weather right now. Maybe you can start running right when the weather starts getting better.

From Brent on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 11:09:25 from 168.178.30.194

Devine Miss M - I have no funny bone today, just tired bones from taking care of the puppy. Hey, acqa jogging, if it does not bother you, very relaxing, feel good excercise. Just my take, due date? It seems trying to get back to running in April will be difficult, wait until after the little bundle of joy? One thing about running, always another race, your running buddies will be there for you when you return.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Bec on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 11:27:03 from 76.23.55.210

Aww, this is really frustrating. I have to tell you that I am always a little frightened when I go to read your blog. There is always something new going on for you. Tough times. Please try to stay positive. I know about SF's and they are not very fun. Just remember that Xtraining can totally done to your advantage. You should be able to keep your fitness up the next few weeks with the high efforts on the bike and pool running.

From RAD on Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 12:37:27 from 67.172.229.125

Thanks Shelly! I'm working on getting smarter and more patient each day.

Michelle, I hope I'm back before April, but I should be able to get the kind of mileage I want back by then.

Brent, will definitely be doing some aqua jogging. I'm hoping the running will be able to start again in Feb and that by April I will have regained that daily mileage. Being so tall I usually keep most of the 'showing' inside. Even at 9 months along people don't know whether to ask if I'm expecting or if I'm just fat :) Thanks for the encouragement though, we're hangin' tough!

Becca, sorry I've turned into 'horror blog' :) I'm excited to work on my tri-sports though and come back strong in the summer/fall!

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 09:04:27 from 65.191.134.20

RAD-

like Brent said, everyone will be waiting for you, and missing you while you're out.

But I know you, and you'll find lots of fun things to do while you pass the time, and you'll make new friends doing them.

I think you should consider this your cross training for the triathalon. This is your turn to train on the bike and swim. You've spent the last 2 years on the running, and now it's time to work on the other 2 arms of the tri.

Paining is a good way to workout too, isn't it? Like in karate-kid?

From RAD on Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 12:36:39 from 67.172.229.125

Hey QP!! Don't you put that evil on me :) Warhol has already given me plenty of 'workouts'! I'll take the tri training.

From Brent on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 16:09:08 from 168.178.30.194

Devine Miss M - happy newyear, TRys are a blast, training for three sports is the challenge.

STay Kool, Sing a Happy Song, B of BS Rools out

From Kelli on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 17:20:09 from 71.219.95.151

BUMMER, but you are tough! And at least you like swimming, right???

From leslie peterson on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 12:16:59 from 174.52.158.81

Oh, Rachel, you got a lot of stuff going on! Sorry to hear it, but it is all stuff that will go away and you will be strong again and tearing up the road!!! Have a Happy New Year and enjoy all your little ones, even the naughty one in your belly!!!!

From Bec on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 17:11:20 from 76.23.55.210

Happy New Year. I know that you will have a great 2010, trust me. I have been putting a lot of miles in for you.

From Smooth on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 23:05:07 from 174.23.217.47

Sorry to hear about the SF! Keep on swimming, keep on swimming! Keep breathing! Keep on breathing!

Here's to a happy and healthy new year ~*~*~*!!!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 17:07:59 from 69.169.167.157

Get some Ionic Fizz (a highly absorbable calcium) and eat lots of greens/kale/spinich/broccoli. Be good to your bones while you are pregant/young or you will be losing your teeth 10 years from now. You're building a baby right now--way more important that running. Plenty of other was to stay healthy wile you're incubating cute little snookums in there. Rest up and build us a cute new FRB friend :)

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