Rain or Shine the Road is Mine

January 08, 2009

Vibram FIVEFINGERS M102 CLASSIC

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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, Oct 27, 2008

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

10.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.08

Ok, I have time to post my run. A VERY EXCITING 10 mile run to start out the week. Ok, it wasn't exciting at all but at least I was able to average under 8 minute pace. Listened to some NPR and switched to music when I couldn't take it any more. Can't wait for Nov. 4th so we can all move on.

ave pace 7:53

weight 123

I went to Dr. Brady's. He has us note our top three injuries/sore spots. Here's mine in order:

Right ham: been sore for about 9 weeks, but slowly getting better.

Left ham: has been acting up since the marathon but this was the first time he worked on it, says its way tight. I feel it toward the end of long runs and when I stretch.

Right foot: Pain at the very top of the ball of my foot, where my toes meet up with the ball. This has hurt since marathon race day, but it is just mildly sore and getting slowly better. This is also the first time he worked on this (prior two visits after the marathon were focused on my right ham and both calves since they were tight/sore from the race).

I bought a foam roller, about 8" in diameter, which I am to roll on, and I am to heat my hams and my foot, and massage my foot and return and report in two weeks. Good times. I am grateful I have the time and funds to see a doctor, it really helps me keep my body going with my mileage.

Brooks Defyance (blue) Miles: 10.08

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

Comments

From The Howling Commando on Oct 27, 2008 at 18:00:58

Woot! Sweet 10- miler Michelle! So happy to hear how well it went! Haha nice to see your comment about the 4th. Question. How do you get NPR on an ipod? Are there free downloads or something? It'd be cool to listen to my fav radio station as I do some of my early morning jogs.

From tarzan on Oct 27, 2008 at 18:18:53

Glad to hear you enjoyed your run. Good luck with the injury recovery.

I love running podcasts and they help me a lot on long runs.

From MichelleL on Oct 27, 2008 at 18:30:23

Thanks guys!

Benn- this is my second mp3 player (not really an ipod) and both of my mp3 players have had radio reception. That is a requirement for me.

From marion on Oct 27, 2008 at 19:13:37

Were you in the StarWars room or the California room? Dr Brady CRACKS ME UP!!

BUSTED foot! CRAP!!!

Nice miles!

AMEN about the politics! I am ready to MOVE ON!!! SERENITY NOW!!!! I am afraid it will take a Festivus Miracle!

From Phoenix on Oct 27, 2008 at 21:37:47

I second the foam roller. They are especially great for IT bands. Nice job on the run.

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