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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

Fri, May 08, 2009

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

When I woke up I got on my left side (I think I've been saying my right side this whole time, but its my left I am on to relieve the right side) and I lifted my right leg, which traditionally caused pain, but no pain.

Laid on my back for 1 hour last night and felt no pain, some pressure on my bone but when I paid attention, that pressure is also on the left, just the weight of my body! I gingerly rolled to the left and there was no pain! I don't dare roll to the right, that is where I am very likely to feel pain. I guess I'll test that side in a few days if I feel like there's more healing progress.

Feeling happy with my progress! Here's to another crutchy day.

Update - work was so hard! I had to go up and down the stairs many times, never though my desk job had so much moving around.

Went to the elem school's fair in the evening, so more crutching around. No real pain but can feel my SI just a tad. Big knot in my upper right back.

Night Sleep Time: 8.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 8.00	Weight: 132.00

Comments

From Bonnie on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 10:12:08 from 71.210.108.76

YEA! This makes my day!! I am hoping for a trend!

From maurine/tarzan on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 10:13:51 from 63.255.172.2

I'm so happy to hear the pain tests look like you are healing. That must make you feel a little more positive.

From marion on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 10:19:29 from 71.213.115.160

Hey you!!! I have read your week... WOW. You have learned SO much. Have you had a bone density scan? (I didn't read all of the comments) They thought I might have osteoporosis and did one last year. I told the doc he was a moron and that I didn't have it.. AND... I didn't. My bones are fabulously dense ;) I think it is called a Dexa Scan, if I remember correctly. Does Steve O have an nutritionist that you can meet with to just make sure all of your nutritional bases are covered? Being SO active really seems to require a lot more attention to the small details with nutrition.

From Teena on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 10:43:32 from 67.177.20.13

Michelle,

That is SUCH GREAT NEWS!!! Funny what we all take for granted, isn't it? Or should I say, sickening what we all take for granted?

It's going to get better each day now ... I just know it!! :)

(Thanks for keeping me in line. I have always thought the world of you ... and what you say bears a lot of weight. You are great!!!)

From Clay on Fri, May 08, 2009 at 12:20:37 from 66.119.143.249

Michelle,

That is good news! Just hang in there and you will get bette... Keep up the good attidude and don't trip on those DARN crutches, they can be brutal!

From Eric Day on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 11:33:47 from 189.192.142.158

Improvement! that is wonderful news.

Now, just a little more patience. You can do it.

From MichelleL on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:12:02 from 71.219.40.17

Thanks everyone! We should have a dairy party at my house to celebrate. . .except I can't clean too well so scratch that.

Marion - I am going to the dr. Tuesday to ask about the calcium supplements, density/osteo testing. dexa scan is on my list of potential tests.

Teena - I'll rein you in if you keep an eye on me and knock me on the head when I need it. The last thing I want is another set back.

Clay - Don't I wish I didn't trip. Crutches mishaps are basically the only time I feel pain, and its not even sharp then, so I don't begrudge it.

From marion on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 16:39:07 from 71.219.57.69

Thanks for stopping by yesterday!!! Are you doing anything fun today?

Hey- we made "hummus" with black beans and salsa. The kids LOVED it. I found the recipe when I googled hummus. It turns out that we american folk call any mushed up beans "hummus."

From Adam RW on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 22:44:48 from 98.202.223.65

I'm glad you are in a chipper mood about your improvements. I hope you have a fun/relaxing day planned for Sun.

From Burt on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 13:03:35 from 98.167.151.26

Happy Mother's Day.

From desi on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 19:16:13 from 161.119.83.62

Congrats and Happy Mother's Day. You'll be running smokin fast times again very soon.

From MichelleL on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 19:50:29 from 71.219.40.17

Thanks Adam and Burt and Desi, hope ya'll are slaving away like Paul is :)

From Adam RW on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 20:33:46 from 98.202.223.65

Yes I am. I entertained the girls so Sandra could have an extra hour of sleep. Then made all three meals today with cleaning the bathroom and kitchen. Just have to love mother's day... I hope you were just as spoiled.

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