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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
4.090.000.000.000.000.004.094.09

Slept in  until 7:20!

Was planning on going to work and running in the afternoon, but my daycare had a sick child, so I ran after helping my boys with their breakfast.

Ran 4.09 in Woodland Hills.  Nice and hilly.  I am excited to do a longish (18 mile) run tomorrow.  It will be my first hard workout after the marathon.  Not hard from an effort standpoint, just because it's so long.  I am excited to get back into training, but need to ramp up the miles gradually.

 I feel like I am coming down with a cold, but I don't feel that poorly, just stuffy nose.  Took some Zicam.

ave pace 8:36

weight 124


Night Sleep Time: 9.00Nap Time: 0.25Total Sleep Time: 9.25Weight: 0.00
Comments
From MarcieJ on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 18:02:01

I slept in too! Its nice to be able to do that now and again. Have you decided for sure what marathon you are doing in the winter?

From josse on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 20:30:17

# 1 baby, way to go!!!

From MichelleL on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 21:22:30

I was like, what the freak is Josse talking about? But then I saw it. Thanks babe! When you coming back?

From MichelleL on Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 23:36:41

Marcie - I have not decided yet for sure. I am leaning toward PF Chang and will hopefully firm it up this week. I can't wait to get back into training. I am hungry for more, and excited to do a fair flat marathon and start my quest :)

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