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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
9.120.000.000.000.000.000.009.12

Best way to get a sleep in?  Don't set your alarm!  I was supposed to wake up at 4:35, but I didn't set my alarm aparently after choosing my wake up time last night, because MacK texted me to see where the heck I was, and that woke me up.  I am sure I was only half coherent.  It takes a true friend to text you at 5:19 and ask why you're not out on the road :)  We saw Marion on the road doing way geeky calf stretches.  As I passed her I thought, "Those are my favorite calf stretches", then I said hello (total etiquette extra credit since I had a running partner with me).  Then we realize we know each other.  It was great because I have wanted to introduce MacK and Marion.  Two very important blog ladies in my life finally meet! 

So I didn't get in the 11 miles I needed today to get to 80 miles for the week, but I guess that is ok since tomorrow is 15 days from my marathon, and I was going to do 20, but now maybe I'll just do 18.  We'll see.  

 15 days from my marathon!  That means I have to start eating better. 

ave pace 8:21

weight 121

I went skiing with my family, the first time with all the kids.  JJ (4 yrs) did great for his first time skiing.  He and Mickie (6) were in ski school all day except I went down one bunny hill with them after picking them up in the afternoon.  Ben did morning lessons, when Paul and I skiied sans kids, then joined us in the afternoon, which only slowed down the runs slightly, since Paul is already skiing like an old man.  We had a great time.  Weather was great (overcast and warm).  I am not sure skiing all day will be good for my tempo tomorrow, but too late to cry about that.


Mizuno WaveRider (aqua) Miles: 9.122009 Driving Miles Miles: 9.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.25Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.25Weight: 0.00
Comments
From The Howling Commando on Fri, Jan 02, 2009 at 21:57:07

Michelle : Sometimes our bodies just need a little extra rest. No worries. You are ready to fly for the 'thon in two weeks. You've put in tons of work and you have the determination to beat all the competition.

From kellies on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 10:43:40

Sounds like a very fun, active, accomplished day, Way to go!!!

From Marion on Sat, Jan 03, 2009 at 17:16:06

Geeky???? I am going to tell Dr Brady!!! lol. It made my run yesterday to see you guys! :D My husband wondered why you were all the way over here, I told him , when you run 1,000,000 miles a week, you've got to run somewhere :)

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