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Location:

American Fork,UT,

Member Since:

Nov 27, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

St George Marathon

2011 - 4:11:52 

2017. -4:01:17

2021 - 4:03:05

2025 - 4:03:10

Salt Lake City Full Marathon

2013 -  4:23:03 

Ogden Marathon

2012 - 3:58:35

2013 - 4:17:20

2014 - 4:02:51

2017 - 3:55:22**

2023 - 3:57:09

Utah Valley Marathon

2019 - 4:05:37 

Top of Utah Marathon

2014 - 4:09:27

Mt Charleston Marathon

2019 - 4:05:33

West Mountain Marathon

2015 - 4:42:34

Virtual Boston Marathon

2021 - 4:35:03

 

St George Half Marathon

2012 - 1:55:00

2013 - 2:03:00

2014 - 1:46:00

2015 - 1:48:00

2022-  1:42:45**

Salt Lake City Half Marathon

2012 - 1:51:00

2014 - 1:44:01

Hobble Creek Half Marathon

2001 - 1:40:00**

2011 - 1:45:00

2012 - 1:43:00

2013 - 1:43:00 

2022 - 1:48:53

Ogden Half Marathon

2024 - 1:48:58 - 3rd place in AG

American Fork Half Marathon

2013 - 1:48:24

2014- 1:53:23 (pacing Tim)

2017  - 1:47:54

2018 - 1:48:12

2019 - 1:47:50

Timp Half Marathon

2012 - 1:47:18 

2022 - 1:49:40 (AF Cancer course)

Utah Valley Half Marathon 

2011 - 1:55:00 

Top of Utah Half Marathon

2010 - 1:48:20 

The Haunted Half Provo

2018 - 1:51:28

 

Goblin Valley 50K

2014 - 5:58

Red Mountain 55K

2018 - 7:31:37

Antelope Island Fall Classic 50K

2017 - 6:14:23

Antelope Island 50 Mile

2015 - 10:10:00

Antelope Island 100 Mile

2018 - 26:53

 

 

**Personal Best 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

 

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

To qualify for Boston

Personal:

Favorite Running Quotes: 

1.  Human beings are made up of flesh, blood and a miracle fiber called COURAGE! ~ George Patton 

2.   Find the courage to be patient.

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I just got back from the doctor.  Two more stress reactions (not quite as bad as a fracture).  Honestly.

So I'm out for 4 weeks and have to start rebuilding all over again. 

I'm feeling quite defeated and my spirit is crushed.  I've really tried to "come back" from the last injury slowly and smart (and the doctor said I have), but my body just isn't having it.

Sad sad sad day.

Over and out

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Comments
From Smooth on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 15:16:26 from 67.2.74.200

Oh Toby!!! I am so so so so so sorry!!!

I can't believe this! You have been so good and careful and patient! This must be so discouraging and frustrating for you. Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way!

From RAD on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 16:51:18 from 98.202.17.113

What the heck?!? I mean REALLY?!? There is NO way this is happening!! I am feeling crushed and defeated for you as well - you were SO good!!! I guess the only good news is that it's hopefully only 4 weeks and not 4 months, because you caught it early. I'm Sorry Toby!! I wish I could help somehow, I really do! :(

From Toby on Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 20:09:46 from 216.194.124.36

I'm saying a lot more than HECK right now :) I asked the doctor how ONE long run (only 2 miles longer than my previous long run) could give me a stress fracture.

I'm not sure what I am doing wrong...maybe my form. A sad day!

From calliej on Sat, Apr 09, 2011 at 12:18:25 from 97.126.128.93

I am so sorry!!! You have been so good and disciplined with your come back! Hang in there you will defeat the fractures!! I will bring you doughnuts!

From glidergirl on Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 02:43:32 from 155.100.9.11

Oh this is so so sad. :( I was hoping this wasn't going to be the update. :( I'm so sorry.

Have you ever thought of starting one mile at a time with barefoot or minimalist shoes? I know you're probably thinking I'm crazy, but I've been studying it more and more. I never thought I would look into it, but my achilles stuff is driving me crazy. The thought of strengthening my legs from the ground up seems like it might be what I need. After my runs, my feet hurt even worse if I wear my comfy shoes with orthodics. It actually feels better to walk barefoot or wear my Nike Free shoes. I think I'm going to try it. I'm sure your doctor would disagree and about 99% of the people on this blog, but just thought I would put it out there.

Get better soon. :( If it makes you feel better, the first thing I thought of when I found out you were just coming back from a huge injury was "how is she still so freaking skinny?" LOL! :) I gained about 10 pounds during my time off from Dec-March. Ugh! So not fair that you still look good! Hahaha. :)

From Burt on Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 23:48:40 from 72.223.90.79

Sorry Toby :(

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