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Location:

Kowloon Tong,Hong Kong

Member Since:

Jul 02, 2007

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)

10K - 35:34 (road - Shek Mun 10k 12/12)

1/2 Marathon 1:19:44 (UNICEF HM 11/12)

Marathon 2:47:08 (ING Hartford Connecticut 10/10)

Aided:

St. George Marathon 2:50:40 (10/08)

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

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

Short-Term Running Goals:

PR 1/2 marathon AGAIN


Long-Term Running Goals:

Break 2:46 in Boston!

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 12, 10, and 8.

After a great 2008 season, I was injured and eventually diagnosed and cross-diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a type of arthritis disease, which precludes running for all but the most stubborn.  So I am on medications, trying to stay healthy, and seeing my PT often.  And running!  Now beating the streets in Hong Kong.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
NB RC900 Black/yellow Lifetime Miles: 183.31
NB RC1300 Red/Black Lifetime Miles: 195.31
2012 MTR Lifetime Miles: 4035.70
890 Blue Lifetime Miles: 310.55
NB RC 1600 Lifetime Miles: 96.76
RC 1400 Lifetime Miles: 90.60
NB 890 Baby Blue Lifetime Miles: 233.26
NB 890 Electric Blue Lifetime Miles: 319.67
NB 890 Tokyo Turquoise Lifetime Miles: 163.54
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTrainer 1 MilesTrainer 2 MilesRacer MilesTotal Distance
14.400.000.000.000.000.000.0014.40

Morning:

Ran with Amber, Jamie and Ali at a later time, so I wasn't able to enjoy the weekly freeze myself at the grocery store experience. I guess I will go later. I wanted to do 8x20sec strides, but as we did them my lower leg hamstring started to twinge so I stopped after 5 strides and just finished the run easy. My hamstring hurt a little after the race on Saturday so I guess its time to break out the ice. I haven't needed to ice since September's high mileage, and it just doesn't sound as fun to ice in December when I already feel like a popsicle.

ave pace 8:20

Asics

Afternoon:

4 miles easy in Woodland Hills. The elevation at my home is 6010 so I ran above and below that, two hilly loops. It is nice to be in the snowy woods, to wear shorts, and to be able to see. It would have been nicer if there was sunshine, but it is overcast.

ave pace 8:30

Mizuno

 Evening: Ab workout

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From marciej on Tue, Dec 04, 2007 at 10:50:20

You guys are amazing to run in the cold weather, and the wind you talked about yesterday made me realize that its not so bad here! (the cold) Smart to listen to your body when your hamstring started to twinge. Thats sometimes hard to do. Great job on your run today!

From Ian on Tue, Dec 04, 2007 at 13:53:07

You did the sensible thing Michelle. I hose my legs down with cold water in the shower after a run if I feel any twinges. It was a tip from Jack Fosters training.

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