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January 08, 2009

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 8 Women

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Location:

Woodland Hills,UT,84653

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Olympic Trials Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided:

5K - 17:11 (track Pre-kids and at BYU) (1998)

10K - 35:48 (track Pre-kids and at BYU) (1998)

Painters' 1/2 Marathon 1:22:42 (race time 1:21:39 adjusted to true up to 13.1) (1/08)

Aided:

St. George Marathon 3:00:41 (2007)

Ogden Marathon 3:02:18 (2nd place) (05/08)

1/2 marathon - Hobble Creek 1:17:14 (8/08)

10K - Deseret News 10K - 35:02 (7/08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

10K - sub 37:30 flat

5K - sub 18

Make the effort to find races to compete against more elite ladies.

Proposed racing schedule 2008 (feel free to provide feedback):

May 17 - Ogden 1/2 marathon

June 14 - Provo River 10 Miler

July 4th - Freedom Festival 10K

July 24th - Deseret News 10K

August 9th - Provo River 1/2 marathon

August 23 - Hobble Creek 1/2 marathon

Sept 6 - Spanish Fork 1/2 marathon

Oct 4 - St George marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run St. George 2008 in 2:50 or less, gauge whether an OT time is in my future.

Personal:

I used to run for BYU, but only after trying out three times and finally walking on, so I was never a star. However, it was wonderful to run with great people and under Coach Shane. When you run with fast people, you can't help to improve! I graduated BYU in 1998, and didn't run a race until 2002, after having my second child. My hiatus and other crazy life commitments have made my competitive running suffer, but the last couple of years I have tried to get back into it the best I can. I have been married since 1996, to Paul Lowry, who is a runner himself. I have three boys (my three rascals), ages 8, 6, and 4.

Miles:	This week:	28.54	Month:	63.98	Year:	63.98
Asics Stratus 2.1 (purple) Lifetime Miles:						276.92
Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) Lifetime Miles:						404.19
Brooks Defyance (blue) Lifetime Miles:						203.46
Mizuno Precision (yellow) Lifetime Miles:						399.44
Saucony Type A2 Racers (red Baby) Lifetime Miles:						81.29
Brooks Defyance #2 (blue) Lifetime Miles:						181.46
Mizuno WaveRider #2 (aqua) Lifetime Miles:						41.20
2009 Driving Miles Lifetime Miles:						55.00

Mon, Nov 10, 2008

Easy Miles Marathon Pace Miles Threshold Miles VO2 Max Miles Trainer 1 Miles Trainer 2 Miles Racer Miles Total Distance

12.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.03

AM: Dang it I slept in (set alarm for pm instead of AM) so I did four miles on the treadmill @ 7:30 pace (I always do 1.5 elevation to equalize). I should be able to get in some more this afternoon, but I am starting the week behind since I am trying to hit 85 miles this week.

weight 123

PM: Ran in the drizzle, 42F, starting .5 mile away from Will's Pit Stop in Provo and going up the canyon four miles. At the turnaround I noticed dual issues: pain in my left quad and in my left very upper calf (just below knee). The just below knee pain was sharp at time. I stopped and rubbed it down, then stopped again to stretch my calf. For miles 5 and 6 the pains were distracting and frustrating, but then they faded into the background. So 8.03 miles in 7:47 ave pace.

Ab workout in the evening, and stretching. I will also use foam roller on these trouble spots and try to work them out. I have intervals planned for Wed but will skip/modify if the pain is still there tomorrow. Often these pains are random and jump from one part of my body to another. I hope that's the case with these too. Last week I felt like I had a bone sticking out of one foot, but it didn't even hurt the next day. Go figure.

Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) Miles: 8.03	Brooks Defyance (blue) Miles: 4.00

Night Sleep Time: 8.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.00

Comments

From The Howling Commando on Nov 10, 2008 at 10:37:21

Bummer. I've been there done that before! It stinks! You accomplished more right out of bed than most people though :) ANd I know you'll get all those hours in anyways you always manage to :-P

From britta on Nov 10, 2008 at 10:54:41

I hate it when that happens! Wow 85 miles this week!! I am hoping for 30.

Have a good running week.

From kellies on Nov 10, 2008 at 12:49:39

Really, I was just shooting for 20 miles :). Glad to know that you are human Michelle. Yet, you still amaze me because you got up and did what you did, way to go!!

From Clay on Nov 10, 2008 at 14:04:20

I hate it when that happens, good job getting out anyway. You are a model of true dedication, keep it up!

From lisap on Nov 10, 2008 at 19:39:56

Always the pits to miss a run or have to alter, but I think you'll be okay. I'm sure you'll hit your mileage this week. We should run together over the holidays sometime (Christmas, not Thanksgiving).

From MichelleL on Nov 10, 2008 at 19:53:14

Thanks all for the kind comments. I did get out this afternoon, though the weather was yucky. Don't be impressed with an intent to run 85, only when I've posted the miles will I have earned them :) Who knows if my legs will cooperate.

From Brent on Nov 10, 2008 at 21:51:39

Lion Queen, is 85 you winter week base running goal? Are you training for another marathon? It would be interesting to hear your take on 85 mile weeks with the mix of tempo and intervals during the winter months.

Stay Kool, Running Junky, Fire it Up, B of BS Rools out

From MichelleL on Nov 10, 2008 at 22:39:22

I peaked at 85 this summer, and I will peak at 90 if my body will bear it this winter. I am training for PF Chang marathon in mid January. So St. George was just a crazy distraction from the goal of OTQ on a flat course. I hope they come out with the new rules in Dec so we know what we are dealing with.

From lisap on Nov 11, 2008 at 00:57:29

i think you'll get your mileage goal this week...yeah, the legs might feel it, but you were only 5 miles off that last week...glad you got your other run in. and let me know when/if the new OTQ rules come out. i know i'll forget to look.

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