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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
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Total Distance
3.00

All of you who were praising me for running outside yesterday can now take it back. I got up, saw the snow and got scared and went back to bed :) I figured the TM would be fine today, poor Lucy would  just have to suffer! 

Went to the gym for kick-boxing (soon changing the name to boot camp class) and did mostly circuits, but kept the heart rate up! Then did the TM for 3 miles at an easy 9:30 pace - taking it easy to gear up for tomorrows BBK day. The cold and snow doesn't scare them, so tomorrow I'll have to be brave...or wear 10 layers of clothing!

Mizuno Miles: 3.00
Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 9.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 14:03:11 from 71.219.97.106

Good job Rachel. So are they getting rid of the kickboxing part? You know that is my least favorite part. I think I will be adding this class back into my schedule next week, but will have to hold off still on Mondays.

I had planned on the cemetery run tomorrow, but I really think it is too cold. I need to ease into the cold. What happened to fall? You have fun freezing, die hard woman.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 14:09:48 from 24.8.167.243

I don't blame you for sleeping in and going for the treadmill, since you have that as an option.

What kind of cold are you talking about? I can't handle the cold, but more than about 2 inches of snow is trouble for me.

From RAD on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 14:22:54 from 76.27.12.70

Kelli- yeah, Heidi said they were changing the name to 'boot camp'. She said it will stay the same as she has been teaching it, but she just won't have to teach a kick-boxing combo each time. If you're up tomorrow, bundle up and come...it'll be fun :) If not stay warm and sleep!

Carolyn, I really HATE cold. I'd rather be 5 degrees too hot than 1 degree too cold! I think it was about 30 this morning, but I'm just a pansy when it come to the cold! :)

From allie on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 15:53:12 from 67.177.43.41

oh, i was frightened this morning too. i got all bundled up in my four shirts and gloves and headband and then stood there in my house for 10 minutes contemplating if i REALLY wanted to go outside. when i first opened the door the cold took my breath away. i would rather run in 90+ degrees than 35 or below.

From RAD on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 16:14:04 from 76.27.12.70

Oh Allie, you have NO idea how much I agree with you! Some people hate the heat, but I'd much rather run in heat than cold!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 16:24:11 from 198.241.217.15

I'd rather run in the cold.

From RAD on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 16:29:18 from 76.27.12.70

Carolyn, you truly are one of the 'crazy' runners! :)

From Kelli on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 17:14:21 from 71.219.97.106

I would rather run in the cold, too. BUT it takes some time to ease in to the cold weather and this is more baptism by fire. I do, however, hate the wind when it is already cold and the wind has not stopped today. If it is windy, I am inside on the treadmill no matter what.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 17:20:18 from 24.8.167.243

I'd say it's more of baptism by ice.

I'm okay with cold, but heavy wind and deep snow (more than 2-3 inches) will drive me inside.

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 17:59:05 from 65.191.134.20

LOL - baptism by ice...that's funny.

I'll try and not complain about the heat, because I know it sucks to run in the icy, windy, cold. BUT...you've got to let me complain about the humidity. Because it makes even 70 degrees feel like torture.

Good luck to you and your BBK's who go out and brave the wind and cold at the cemetery tomorrow. THAT sounds like a scary halloween run!

From Brent on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 18:11:03 from 168.178.30.194

Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy, hey - as long as there is not ice, bundle up, the first step is always the hardest. Milly should be the lonliest runner ever.

Stay Kool, Be Brave, B of BS Rools out

From Bec on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 18:35:19 from 67.177.35.60

Brave lady you are. I looked outside and there was NO WAY I was going to venture out. Maybe I will see you tomorrow if the stinkin' WIND STOPS!!! That is really what scares me away.

From eblackham on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 21:46:27 from 71.219.134.218

I agree, it was freezing out there this morning! Random question...what is BBK?

From Kelli on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 22:22:10 from 71.219.97.106

I will answer since I am here and I know---Bingham Butt Kickers. It is a running group that meets twice a week in the wee hours of the morning (5:15) and runs together. They are die hard fast runners. Very fun group.

From Smooth on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 22:29:49 from 174.23.240.142

I agree with Kelli...it was shockingly cold and windy today. I have run in 20 degrees in Jan especially if it's sunny; but if it's windy and icy, I'd hit the TM.

From RAD on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 22:33:23 from 76.27.12.70

wow, I leave for a little bit and the cold discussion rages on! :) I think I'm with the others...it's the wind, it chills you to the bone when it's already cold!

I'm already trying to psych myself up for the run tomorrow...just read an email that there will be some yummy halloween treats afterward. That might just push me over the edge! Those BBK's know how to motivate me!! :)

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