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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
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Today I did kickboxing and Ab's and oh, are they sore! They had us doing a ton of ab work in kickboxing and then 30 min of abs, YIKES! They'll be sore tomorrow. Legs are feeling goood and I hope all this tapering will pay off Saturday. I did go to the Dr this morning because I woke up with a sore throat (the 'ugly'), but they said it wasn't strep, more likely a virus - or my head playing mean tricks on me since I've been so afraid of getting it! Hopefully the fever stays away and sitting all day on a plane will help the 'rest' factor. Have a great rest of the week, and if I don't post before then I'll see you all Saturday for the post race post :)

Night Sleep Time: 7.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 13:57:12

I forgot you are leaving, I was thinking I would see you tomorrow!! So, GOOD LUCK!!!! I know you are going to do just awesome in your race, you are. I am so excited to see your post.

I hope the weather cooperates and have fun with your sister!

From Cal on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 14:11:40

Run well at your race. Can't wait to see how much you lower your PR by.

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 16:57:20

Take lotsa fluids, like smoothies in between your packing and chores.:)

May the running gods be with you. May there be wind to your back, springs in your steps, strength in your strides, and joy in your hearts. You will do GREAT! Can't wait to read your race report. Have a safe and fun trip. See ya when you get back.

From Cheryl on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 19:41:18

Yes, good luck, Rachel. Have lots of fun at Myrtle Beach!! See you when you get back.

From Rachel on Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 20:39:26

Thanks all! I am going to have a great time! Even if I walk the entire race, I'll have a great time. I'm kind of already missing my family though- never left all of them this long :(

I keep day dreaming about finishing in 1:30 oh, now if that isn't a dream, I don't know what is! With all of the help I get from all of you I'll get there some day :)

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