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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

Mon, Sep 21, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
3.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.00

Walked 1 mile, left groin niggling. Stretched, walked another .5, then ran 3 miles, starting around 8:40, and going up .1 mph each .25 mile, so went from 8:40 to 7:30 pace. Manageable hard toward the end, like marathon pace. .5 mile walking cool down. 5 miles total on treadmill.

Then hopped on elliptical for 30 minutes. Hard parts were especially hard, perhaps because I had already pushed it on the treadmill?

21 mph planned this week. Have a PT appt this morning.

Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) Miles: 5.00

Night Sleep Time: 6.75	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.75	Weight: 139.00

Comments

From Fast Running Mommy on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 10:46:40 from 192.168.1.1

How about some Monday morning inspiration for ya? Did you see how Paul did at TOU? He won with 2:23!!! I think he was diganosed with the same problem you are having and has risen from the ashes a phoenix!!! Sasha was very inspired and excited to try some of Paul's diet changes..struggle well...I believe you will come back stronger and better if you don't give up. :)

From marion on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 17:14:01 from 71.213.124.121

Is "niggling" a technical term?? lol

How did the PT visit go??

From Smooth on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 17:25:20 from 97.117.81.161

GOOD JOB Michelle! Such dedication! I have the same thought as Sarah's with Paul's OUTSTANDING performance at TOU. You will come back stronger and better than ever! Keep up the good work!

From MichelleL on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 19:46:53 from 71.213.97.46

Sarah--of course I saw it, was watching as he kept saving his race report as he wrote it, but he didn't post until it was complete, I waited on pins and needles. Paul is so inspiring, not only because of his running before and after his medical issues, but he is also a great example of spiritual and temporal maturity. And, yeah, Paul was diagnosed with the same condition, but a year before me, and he also has more talent than me. I don't think I will be running a 2:45 (the approx equivalent to a 2:23?) with 55 mpw. I think he's being blessed :) Thanks for your encouragement, I am trying to struggle well, but am always needing help from my friends.

Marion - highly technical :D and my pt appt went really well, he worked my whole ham and it feels much less tight. I am ready for my 21 miles this week!!!

Smooth - Thanks! Don't expect a similar comeback, he is beating the odds, but it does give me hope. Every day I can run is a gift.

From marion on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 20:39:23 from 71.213.124.121

YEAH for a GREAT pt visit!!! the kids are out of School on Friday. Wanna go on an adventure???

From marion on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 20:45:41 from 71.213.124.121

PS- DON'T discount your talent, Missy. Not only are you a talented runner, but you have a level of dedication that not many people have. Your type of drive is a rare and precious gift.

PPS- you are not allowed to refute my above statement ;D xoxoxoxoxo

From Maurine/Tarzan on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 20:54:28 from 97.117.74.142

I think we are all on the same wavelength cheering for you Michelle. Paul's story is a good story of hope and example for you. It proves that you can beat AS and it doesn't have to beat you.

21 is my lucky number. I think I'll try and do that many miles running this week too.

From MichelleL on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 22:10:28 from 71.213.97.46

Marion - I have to work Friday, so my kids are going to daycare. Sorry!

:P to your comment re my supposed talent and dedication and my inability to refute.

From JulieC on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 05:49:09 from 159.212.71.69

Michelle,Josse, Marion, McKenzie and everyone else that live close to PG, Orem, Salem etc.... to St. George. Look up email address intermountainlive.org and click on 18 day challenge. Lori Hutchingson is running a marathon everyday for 18 days from Idaho/Utah border to Arizona border. She will be running the SGM as well (the 17th day of the challenge). She starts today at 9 am at the Purple Turtle in PG and will be running to Salem. She is on her 6th marathon (Day 6) raising awareness/money for amputees. Her good friend got a staph infection and lost both her legs and an arm. She used to run with Lori. Inspiring story. I plan on running with her for one to two miles before going to bed this am. I am currently at work. Pass this on to every runner. How amazing!!

From marion on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 09:40:54 from 71.213.124.121

Don't you think I did not notice the "supposed" that you sneaked into your comment. Don't make me come over there with chocolate! ;D ....or is that what you are trying to do??? hmmmmm....

From MichelleL on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 10:33:18 from 71.213.97.46

Hmmm. Chocolate. I am trying to be good though.

From marion on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:20:37 from 71.213.124.121

Never mind that i said that. Saturday is treat day. Saturday is treat day. Saturday is treat day. Saturday is treat day....

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