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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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Race: Hobble Creek Half (13.1 Miles) 01:43:33, Place in age division: 12
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
2.1011.0013.10

I went into this race just wanting to finish and have a good run, since I likely won't be racing/running for a while.  I started out at a nice easy pace, running the first 2.5 miles with my husband.  I was feeling good and he could tell he was holding me back so we departed company.  Miles 3-9 I ran in the 7:40's.  Miles10-12 my pace slowed to the low 8's.  I found these miles a bit challenging.  My legs (& knee) felt good but the heat was torture and I wasn't expecting the rolling hills- if you can call them that.  I finished my last mile in 7:30.  

I was very pleased with my performance in this race.  I probably could have pushed harder but I wanted to enjoy the journey.  I think this is one of the only races I have run where my quads are not sore.  If it wasn't for my knee, which is huge and very sore, I would feel great.  I look forward to attempting this race again once I get my knee fixed (hopefully by then they will get the buses and start times figured out).

FYI- My husband and I got each others timing chips.  I'm pretty sure they messed it up with our packets because I know I put on the chip labeled 800 and his was 801.  I asked them at the race to fix our times but they did not.  So it shows me finishing at 1:55 and Jeff finishing at 1:43 (he wishes).  A little annoying but oh well, I know better.

Amazing run- It gives me the motivation to push through surgery/rehab. and hopefully come back stronger than ever.  If I can run 13.1 in 1:43 with very little training and a bad knee what will I be able to do when I am strong again?  I can't wait to find out. 

Wednesday I meet with the doc to discuss my options. 


Comments
From allie on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 10:26:01 from 174.23.182.80

way to go! congrats on a strong race and a great time.

bummer about the mix-up with the timing chips...

From Nancy on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 at 16:32:20 from 76.27.19.206

I can only imagine how fast you could have run with a good knee and all the training you would like to do. I enjoyed the race all but the heat. I really have a hard time running in heat. Great job. It was good seeing you and your husband.

From Kelli on Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 20:29:27 from 71.219.102.155

It was great to see you for a few minutes at the game!!! Good luck with the doctor and heal up fast! You have to get back to racing me, that was seriously the most fun race I have had.

You are looking great, BTW.

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