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Saint George,UT,USA

Member Since:

Dec 23, 2009

Gender:

Female

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Running Accomplishments:

Mount Charleston Marathon 2016 - 3:17:51

Snow Canyon Half 2012 - 1:33:30

Spectrum 10K 2012 - 43:41

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a destination marathon.

Complete a half Ironman.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

Know when to run....

Personal:

Surrounded by the people I love. Life is good.

Passionate about my family, the University of Utah -- GO UTES, almond M&Ms, mountain biking, comfy t-shirts, Survivor, friends, and (of course) running.

Physical therapist at The Health and Performance Center at Dixie Regional Medical Center. I LOVE what I do. Seriously, living the dream!

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Sat, Jan 23, 2010

Race: Painters Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:39:38, Place in age division: 8

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Crosstraining miles	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	13.10	0.00	0.00	13.10

I am so happy about this race. Although it is not a PR for me, it is a course PR by 5 minutes, and I feel like it was the strongest that I have ever run in a half marathon. (Additionally, it is the first race in years that I haven't used any NSAIDS.)

This morning before getting ready I asked Kelli for some racing advice. She told me this: "Stop over thinking it and just run hard -- if it gets too hard just slow down until you can run hard again." Funny how the most simple advice often is the best.

One of the GREAT things about this race is that I got to run about 9 miles of it with Mark (huans32). He definitely was a great help. His words of encouragement were so appreciated and he kept me honest in my effort.

I had so much fun!!! I am LOVING spending the weekend with my SSF (Smooth), Kelli, and Emily! Also being able to have lunch with Maynard (Brad), Rhett and his beautiful wife, Doone, and many others was a huge highlight! Last night's dinner and frozen custard today with Lowell was FANTASTIC, and, of course, seeing all my FRB friends -- love it, love it, love it!!! I feel so so so lucky!!!

Okay -- off to dinner with the girls!!! YAHOO!!!! :)

Adidas Boston Classic #7 Miles: 13.10

Comments

From Huans32 on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:00:44 from 208.88.8.21

Awesome job Teena. Looks like in the end you actually did beat me.:( It was great to have you there to push me too. I would of just taken it easy with Jeff other wise. Thanks for pushing me right up to the finish line.

From allie on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:11:27 from 98.202.24.36

great job, teena! congrats on such a strong race.

From Brent on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:13:32 from 168.178.30.194

T Na na - hey, way to keep your eyes open, very nice race, mental toughness, good times ahead. By the way, great advice, just run Forest. 100 commando points for the good race early in the season coming back from nagging issues.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From TBarlow on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:35:55 from 216.194.124.36

Wow - what a fantastic race! Big congratulations!

From RivertonPaul on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 21:46:26 from 75.169.39.196

Congrats, you ran tremendously.

From Andy on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:13:29 from 198.60.114.178

Excellent race. Definitely a PR effort. Please be careful and do not over do it until you are fully recovered.

From Jody on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:34:08 from 98.202.166.116

Congratulations! You did an amazing job!

From RAD on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 22:41:49 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work Teena!! Sounds like an amazing race and a great time with friends as well. Glad everything is feeling well and responding well to all of your TLC for it!!

From Walter on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 23:28:25 from 24.10.169.110

Teena Marie, that was some sound advice to you from Kelli! I wished she wouldve told me some at the start. She told me when I was at mile 12 and my mind was to hazy then to get it in. lol Great to see you down there fellow Husky! Did you see Steve Sumsion down there? He beat me barely! Im mad! I have wanted to beat him since High School. He just started running since he ran for UofU. hes a farmer now and I think I talked him into getting back into it.

From Burt on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 00:22:36 from 98.177.216.165

Great job Teena. So, I met Doone before you? I guess that means I'm cooler than you. No wait, you're faster and therefore the coolest. Now let's get you on the Hot Discussion Board. I think Walter would like nothing more than to see me off of it.

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:30:57 from 75.162.72.176

Congrats on your race Teena. That is great that you ran strong and felt like you had a good race.

Walter- I grew up in the same neighborhood with Steve Sumsion. He is a great guy, and used to run everywhere when we were kids.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 03:56:28 from 24.10.169.110

Hey Scott, then you know Clark and Dolonna Jensen? When did you graduate? Thats my subtle way of asking how old you are. I ran with Steve at Hillcrest and he broke the school record for cross country.

From Walter on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 04:15:40 from 24.10.169.110

Burt, whatever man! I love you man! No man I love you!

From Bonnie on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 09:20:56 from 64.119.33.134

Great Race Teena!! Congratulations on your brilliant come-back! I am so glad you are having a nice time ... sounds like perfection to me.

From timp on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 09:24:56 from 68.164.215.197

Awesome Race!! Great job!

From Britta on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:32:24 from 98.148.70.210

Great job Teena!! It is always so great to feel like you gave it all you had. When that happens it doesn't matter so much what the time is. Which by the way your time was FABULOUS! Glad your having fun with friends!

From marion on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:43:55 from 71.213.120.94

CONGRATULATIONS Teena! I am so glad that you had a GREAT race :) Running well is such a blessing :) WAY TO GO!

From MichelleL on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:24:27 from 208.117.116.167

Nice job Teena, congrats on the course PR.

From Eric Day on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:32:08 from 189.169.176.77

Way to go Teena ! You ARE the man ! Course PR, awesome. Great time.

From vinh on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 14:41:50 from 71.68.254.197

Congrats Teena! You did awesome! I'm glad Mark kept you company and pushed you. Sub 1:40 was that your goal?

From jun on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 15:29:25 from 97.126.237.192

Congrats on a course PR and having a greaat time. Sounds like it was an amazing race.

From JulieC on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 17:16:41 from 67.40.114.14

Yippee!! A course PR is something to be proud of. Great run. Early in the year races are so fun to look back upon and build upon. Great race!!

From Scott Wesemann on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 18:32:26 from 75.162.72.176

Hey Walter, I know both of them very well. Clark and I are very good friends, and we're the same age. Steve and my brother Mike were the same age and they were really good friends as well.

From Lyman on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 19:30:40 from 75.169.107.113

Congratulations on a great race! And way to go on breaking you old Painter's PR. You are on track for an awesome Boston and rest of the year.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 20:48:48 from 174.52.45.85

Mark -- I think we were perfect running partners for this race. I thought we ran it just right! :)

Allie -- Thanks! It felt so good to run without any nagging injuries! :)

Brent -- I have to confess that I did close my eyes every now and then! :)

TBarlow -- HI!!! Thank you so much! :)

Paul -- Thanks! I really did push myself and feel great about it. :)

Andy -- It's a deal!!! You will be pleased to know that I had nor am having any type of pain!!! :)

Jody -- Thank you so much! It was great seeing you for a minute! :)

Rachel -- Many thanks! It was a GREAT weekend! :)

Walter -- Yes, Kelli is one smart cookie!!! I did not see Steve. I totally recall that name but not sure I would recognize him. Is he on the blog?

Burt -- Well, of course, you are cooler than me. That was never in question, was it??

Scott -- Thanks!! That is one thing about running, we have races where we feel lousy BUT we also have races where we feel strong!! Have to love the latter!!! :)

Bonnie -- HI!!! Thank you so so so much. The whole weekend was fantastic!

Timp -- Funny how my race pace(which I feel great about)is your nice and easy pace!!! :) Thanks for all the encouragement! You are great!

Britta -- Wish you could have been there. :) Thanks for the kind words. :)

Marion -- Amen, Sister!! Thanks! :)

Michelle -- Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! And your race ... well ... AMAZING!!!! It was great to see you for a bit! :)

Eric -- You make me laugh. Thank you so much! :)

Vinh -- Thank you!!! My goal was actually sub 1:44:30. So, I am very happy! :)

Craig -- The race and weekend was fantastic! Thanks! :)

Julie -- Thank you so much. It felt so good to feel strong during a race again. LOVED IT!!!

Lyman -- I hope you are right! It felt fantastic!!! Thanks. :)

From Kelli on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 21:49:07 from 71.219.89.82

Boy that Kelli girl sure is SMART!!!!

Thanks for the great weekend! I had a great time chatting and reminiscing and teasing and eating (thanks for indulging me so I would not lose weight, I was getting nervous!)

I talked to Scott when I got home and asked him, "Is Teena as fast as me, be honest?" And guess what he said???? Absolutely and unequivocally YES!!! He said exactly what I said, "She just had a bad year." So, you can not argue with that, he is a cop. HE KNOWS things.

Now, stop reading this and get doing your homework young lady!

From Bec on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:02:13 from 76.23.55.210

WOW, great race on that course! Way to PR by 5 minutes. Stay strong and healthy for a great Boston.

From MarcE on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:09:44 from 206.225.68.41

I'm so happy for you Teena! You ran a smart race and an excellent time! Congrats!

From Rhett on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 22:16:56 from 74.42.169.92

Teena, you ran the perfect race. It was great to see you and Smooth and Kelli and everyone else.

You are on your way to your best running year ever!!!!

From Shimelle on Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 23:02:54 from 75.162.234.148

Way to go Teena!!! I am so impressed with your time on this course. You have many great races ahead of you this year. So great to see you as always:)

From Smooth on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 00:27:22 from 174.23.232.65

Dearest Awesomest Funniest SSF!!! I cannot begin to tell you HOW MUCH fun I had this weekend. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for the wonderful road trip, the condo stay, the goodies, the meals and movies, the laughs, the sharing of precious precious thoughts. I love listening to you and Kelli reminiscing of your high school days. I even love your craziness!!! Thank you for being who you are and for letting me be part of your life.

Lastly, I want to tell you that I am SO PROUD of your AWESOME performance. It is SO WONDERFUL to see you triumph over last year's injuries. You have discovered for yourself your strength and weakness soooo much from your experiences and how/why the injuries occured and know what to do to continue to improve. Please know that you have every ability and talent to be the best you can be.

I marvel at all the things you do with family, school and church. Please know that you will be blessed with success for your righteous desires. The BEST is yet to come. I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! Have a GREAT week! Wish I could do your homework for you! :)

From Emily on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 01:31:19 from 64.77.247.43

What an amazing race! You are truly an inspiration! Thanks again for a such a fun weekend. I had a great time!!! Maybe in a few years when I get fast like you girls, we can all really race together! Thanks again!

From Maynard on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 01:46:06 from 71.213.23.86

Nice job on that race Teena. It's been said a few times before, but you're going to tear it up in Boston! You and Smooth make me smile. Keep it up!

From AmberG on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:45:29 from 209.33.225.225

Nice race TEENA!!! So wonderful that you felt great, no injuries, and a course PR! Add that to a fun weekend with dear friends and that's why running is THE BEST! You are an inspiration! Such positive - ness and as Smooth said, I'm sure a bit of fun crazy-ness too!!!

From DonGardinero on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 14:38:17 from 75.162.161.55

WOW Teena Marie!!! You looked so intense when you ran by me on the course!!! I wanna be like you. Awesome job!!! It was great seeing you at the expo. Amy said you and smooth are very cute! LOL

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 22:13:33 from 76.22.10.204

Dang! You're FAST!! Hope no injury issues have come up since the race.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:36:21 from 174.52.45.85

Kel --

Well, Scott is wrong too then! :)

Still doing homework! STINK!!!

Bec -- Thanks! It was a lot of fun. How are you feeling?

Marc -- Wish you would have been there! Thanks. :)

Rhett -- It was fun, huh? I hope you are right about this being a good year for me. :) Say hello to Doone (maybe one of these days Smooth, Kelli and I will be able to talk her into coming on a girls' race trip with us)! :)

Michelle -- Back at you!! We need to run sometime! :)

SSF -- Any time spent with you is absolutely FANTASTIC!! I miss you already! :) Hope you are having a wonderful beginning to a new week. Love you so so so so so much! :)

Emily -- I am so glad you were able to come with us. You had an unbelievable first half marathon. Way to go! You are awesome! :)

Bradley -- Any you make us smile!! Here's to a fun long run soon! :)

Amber -- You will have to join us one of these days. We do have fun!! I am so in awe of you!! :)

Dale -- Amy is awesome!!! How did her 5K go? I looked for you before and after the race but never saw you! :(

Jeff -- I feel GREAT!!! I am taking this week easy though just to be on the safe side! :) Thanks! :)

From DonGardinero on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:48:22 from 152.216.7.5

Teena...Amy's 5k was ok. She walked most of it because she's still not allowed to run. But she had fun.

I looked for you, too, but you were probably up in the front. I was way in the back hanging with my sister.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:51:40 from 174.52.45.85

You couldn't see me because I am too stinkin' short!!! But I have been hanging on my inversion table in hopes of gaining an inch or two!!! :) :) :)

From cheryl on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 11:41:05 from 67.166.68.69

Wow, great job Teena. Your time was a good 7 minutes faster than I've ever run that course. I predict a great running year ahead for you.

From montelepsy on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 15:28:00 from 155.85.58.253

Nicely done, Teena Marie.

From kellies on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 00:32:43 from 63.248.32.71

So Fun TEENA!!! Good for you girl! You have worked so hard and your running shows it! I saw you take off at the start and tried to yell at you but you were focused and ready to run!! So sorry I didn't get a chance to see you and talk to you! Sounds like you had a great weekend, race, all of the above. Serves you right! I am so happy for you!! Miss you like crazy!! Let's try to do lunch soon!!! Lots of luvs~

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