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Location:

UT,

Member Since:

Apr 09, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5K PR: Park City 5K 2009- 21:30 (2nd in AG)

10K PR: Freedom Run 1999 (1st race and only 10K)- 47:20

1/2 Marathon PR: Painters 2009- 1:38:37 (5th in AG)  Provo Halloween Half- 1:38:27  (4th in AG)

Marathon PR: Ogden 2009- 3:36 (12th in AG)

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goal is to run consistantly at least 5 days a week.  I would also like to bring my average pace back down into the 8's. 

 

2010 Races:

Painters Half (Jan): 1:45:25

Riverton Half (March): 1:46:29

Kamas 5K (July): 23:57

Hobblecreek Half (Aug): 1:43:33

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run as long as my bad knees will allow- hopefully forever.

Re-qualify for Boston.

Complete a marathon in less than 3:30 without having to walk at any point. 

Personal:

Single, working professional with 2 beautiful children.  

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Ran with the BBK's this morning.  Ran the SJ 5K route 3x.  The warm-up was a slightly shortened version.  I struggled a bit with the warm-up as my right knee was killing me.  The second 5K was much better.  I ran it with Dean- chasing Cheris and Michelle.  I really enjoy running with him- he pushes me.  I think he said we finished it in 22 minutes or so.  The third 5K I ran with Nancy.  It was great getting to know her a little.  I am truly impressed with this group.  The ability level is phenomenal and everyone is so friendly.  I think we finished this one in about 23 minutes.  I keep debating as to whether I should invest in a watch-  I'm always relying on someone else to tell me my times, although, I kind of like going by exertion level rather than splits (is that what you call them?)  I was amazed at how much better my knee felt when I was running at a faster pace.  I have been struggling with it for the past 3 or 4 weeks.  This week I have noticed that when I run slow it hurts but when I pick up the pace it doesn't.  This doesn't make sense to me but when does life make sense?  Oh well- another great day of running. I love the rain!

Comments
From wildbull on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 01:26:30 from 75.169.117.191

Good miles today. Keep it up!

From walter on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 09:23:49 from 76.27.15.208

Hey good to see you on here! This will help you out more than ever. You will be able to see how much you have excelled. Its funny about how you said your pain is less when your running faster. I too feel that way. I run a slower pace with a friend and it seems like im a lot more tired and achey after those runs.

From Michelle N. on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 09:27:14 from 75.162.225.71

I was just trying to figure out who this Shelly was that beat me at Riverton 1/2 and then I figured out is you:) I think your goal of 3:30 is undershot. You could definitely do 3:20. With your time at Painters, and the training miles, I bet you could do it this fall at SG. Good to see you on here.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 11:51:44 from 67.171.56.164

Welcome to the blog! It looks like you've got some great fitness going! I hope you get as much out of this group as I have. It's a wonderful way to get encouragement and advice. :)

From Julie on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 17:21:56 from 71.213.37.138

Hey Michelle. Welcome to the blog. I'm so glad to see you on here. We have loved having you run with the BBK's. You are so fast. I have no doubt you will qualify for Boston this year.

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