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Spectrum 10k (Bandit)

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Location:

Logan,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

NCAA Champ

Running Accomplishments:

2008 XC WAC Champs

1600m STATE CHAMP '08
2006 & 07 XC Region Champ

PRs:

1/2--1:20:21(Bryce'09)

10k--36:53.7(USG'07)

XC 6k--21:38.8(PreNat '10)

XC 5k--17:17.1 (USU '09)

XC 3mi--17:38.0 (MSU'08)

Outdoor Track:

5000m - 17:10.71 (April '09)

3k steeple - 10:43 (April '09)

1500m - 4:48 (April '09)

3200m - 11:15.34 (May '08)
1600m - 5:08.37 (May '08)
800m - 2:22.62 (May '08)
400m - 1:03.13 (May '08)

Indoor Track

3000m - 9:59.48 (Feb. '09) 5000m - 17:36.72 (Feb. '09)

Short-Term Running Goals:

*Stay healthy and positive

*Top 3 Individual in WAC XC

*3k - 9:45, 5k - 16:45, steeple - 10:15

*WAC Champ Steeplechase

*TEAM WAC CHAMPS!

Long-Term Running Goals:

*Qualify for NCAA Nationals (XC and Track)
*Marathons after college - FAST!
*Keep working hard & improving

Personal:

In my fifth semester at Utah State University. A sophomore Cross Country and a junior in Track and Field. Majoring in Math Education, planning to graduate in 2013.

Joy = {roller-blading, running, fancy cheese, friends, ultimate frisbee, Jones Cream Soda, Star Wars and turtles}

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Sat, Mar 14, 2009

Race: Spectrum 10k (Bandit) (6.2 Miles) 00:37:04, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1

Slow miles	Fast miles	Total Distance
8.00	6.20	14.20

Awesome race this morning! Didn't know how well I'd end up doing, but I ran pretty fast and had lots of fun. Started off too fast (5:10 for the first mile, I think - yikes) but with that downhill, it's hard not to go so fast! But I probably shouldn't have tried to go with the crazy fast guys I'd warmed up with. Stuck with a couple guys I met during the race for a couple miles in the middle, then tried to sustain my pace up the flatter and uphill parts. I must've left my Garmin on after my run yesterday (it was out of batteries) so I didn't get any splits or even a "real" time. I just looked at the big race clock as I ran by the finish. Before today, I'd never done a race bandit. It wasn't too bad, but it's more fun to actually sign up. So next time I'll just plan ahead and sign up before the late fees apply... or talk Steve into giving me a comp entry. After the race, it was great to talk to so many running friends that I haven't seen in a while! Then I ran up the course to the 3 mile marker and back to get some more miles in and got quite a few "you're going the wrong way"s and "I think you're winning"s as I went. Silly people. (DS 187.8)

Comments

From Burt on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 20:23:41 from 98.167.151.26

Uh-oh. Bandit...don't let MichelleL know...

From JamesH on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 21:09:00 from 75.169.141.57

Good job El-Bandito. To bad you wherent registered so you could be recognized officially. Thanks for the company before the race.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 23:04:38 from 74.211.1.247

Oh Ruth! You should have registered!!!!! You crack me up. I wish I would have gotten to talk to you more. What an awesome time!

From Mik\'L on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 11:18:45 from 209.33.210.52

Good job Ruthie! I knew you would end up running it! Thanks for the cinammon rolls...they were delicious! Everyone that came in while we still had some said whoever brought those is awesome!

From Christi on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 16:39:06 from 71.32.239.118

Holy Cow! Under 6 min pace- you are AMAZING!!!! Excellent job!! Now I wish I'd run Bandit too (although my time would have been almost double yours LOL)

From LaurenW on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 17:28:44 from 216.126.209.112

I am so glad you did that! It was great to see you at a race we were both running. =) Even if I was SLOW. You win!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 00:06:48 from 75.162.97.226

I saw you at the Pizza Factory after the race. Holy cow, you're fast!!!

From Amber on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 00:44:03 from 64.255.88.143

Hey miss fast Bandit! Now I know you have a name , Ruth :) Great Race, thanks for running bandit cause I never would have run through the ribbon if not! j/k I would have taken second to you and still felt great. I coudn't even see you the whole time ahead of me, , , but i knew you were there, , , that's how fast you are! You're amazing, Great Run!

From Ruthie on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 00:38:07 from 129.123.243.94

Thanks guys!

Mik'L - I'm glad you liked them! It was so fun to see you.

Don - Where were you sitting? I don't know if I got all the names of everybody we were dining with, so I'm trying to remember...

From DonGardinero on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 01:06:05 from 152.216.7.5

I was sitting on the end closest to the stairs, wearing a grey hoodie and brown hat.

From dave holt on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 16:06:39 from 75.169.89.153

You're a lot like a Heinrich now - banditing and all! Have a great outdoor season. Keep me updated.

From Ruthie on Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 21:10:15 from 129.123.247.197

Ouch Holt! That hurts.

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