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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

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Total Distance

6.00

Another taper day with BBK's (I'm on a 'reverse taper' :) ) 2 three mile loops.

AP - 9:11 splits: 9:33, 9:12, 8:16, 9:47, 9:34, 8:44

The 8:16 didn't feel that fast, but was downhill. The 8:44 was flat and felt REALLY comfortable.

Then hit the gym for yoga...my lower back on either side of the spine is KILLING me!! Running doesn't aggravate it, but doesn't help either. Walking, sitting, standing - all not fun. Yoga really helped release the back a TON, felt actually okay to do a short easy workout with the trainer.

35 minutes with the trainer - seemed way too easy today, I don't think his heart was really there today and I don't think I'll be sore, but I'm NOT complaining!!

Considering a nice massage tonight or tomorrow...maybe even Saturday, depending when I can get in. This back pain needs to go away ASAP!! Any good tips?

Saucony Miles: 1.00	Mizuno Miles: 6.00

Night Sleep Time: 6.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From DonGardinero on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 14:30:21 from 75.162.171.50

Here's a tip: Get some rest!!! LOL :)

You work WAY too hard.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 15:32:12 from 198.241.174.15

A massage sounds like a good idea. And rest. Maybe some cookies too. Just kidding.

From Smooth on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 16:26:17 from 97.117.81.161

Sorry your back hurts. Rest, chill, massage, heat pad, relax!

From Bec on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 16:51:04 from 67.177.35.60

I agree with the above. Maybe take a few days off from running. I know it's hard, but it's good for the body, and the mind! I think I am hiking Timp tomorrow if you would like to join. We can switch the baby off and I will carry him part of the time too.

From RAD on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 18:10:57 from 76.27.12.70

Thanks Dale, I could use some rest! I just need to convince myself it's okay.

Carolyn...hmmmm??? You want me to eat MORE cookies? I will! Don't tempt me! :)

Smooth, thanks - I am taking it easy today, I need to function again.

Becca, Are you doing the cave or the top? Sounds fun! Call me and we'll discuss :) Oh, yeah...maybe I'll rest sometime too!

From Brent on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 19:04:36 from 76.8.201.223

Rad, something like spinning, give the running pounding and back a break for a few days? How is the ITB? You certainly have the spirit to train and train. Very postive getting back after it.

Stay Kool, Happy Legs, B of BS Rools out

From Nancy on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 21:23:34 from 76.27.11.127

Great job Rachel I wish I could have come to running group this morning. I'm sorry about the back. Maybe you should take it easy for a day.

From Teena on Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 22:46:37 from 67.177.20.13

Sorry about the back! My twins apparently undid the chain on my inversion table without me knowing. I got on it today flipped directly upside down and couldn't get back up!!! I was freaking out as the blood rushed to my head. Finally after a couple of minutes I was able to wiggle my feet out of the contraption and do a back randolph (is that what they are called) to get off. Crazy I tell you. I wouldn't suggest that!!!

Hope it gets better soon!

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