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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

Thu, Feb 26, 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

time to check in. Wednesday, pain on the outside of where patches were, in both glutes, yesterday body just felt like it was falling apart, mostly probably because of stress and 13+ hours of work.

Today, I have pain in my right bum, sometimes in the traditional place by that joint, sometimes on my "sitting" bone, where I sit. Didn't want to get up when sitting to read scriptures with the kids, not a good thing. I have a dr appt tomorrow afternoon, and I want to run before, but I am not sure I will have time and the safest time to try is right before the dr in the afternoon. Dr. Brady said if not improved by tomorrow will consider steroids, so I want to test it to see how it feels.

Dang, and I am stressed. Worked so hard yesterday, but could not fall asleep, up until 12:45, but did no work after 10pm, so could have gotten in 2.5 more hours of work, and really should have. Oh well.

Going skiing at Deer Valley and then high end seafood buffet in the evening. Too bad I'll have to ski like a grandma because of an injured bum. Life sucks then you die. Ok that's melodramatic, but this is my blog and you're reading it so that makes you the biggest loser :) Can you tell my husband is out of town? I have to express myself to the blog. My apologies.

Night Sleep Time: 5.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 5.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Cheryl on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 00:26:39 from 76.27.53.7

I feel your pain. I've had bum issues for a few years now. It's been painful to sit, drive/ride in a car, you name it, it was painful. I finally found a good chiropractor who tweaked my running form and did whatever chiropractors do, and I'm doing much better. There is hope!!

From MichelleL on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 07:37:42 from 67.41.190.205

Thanks Cheryl.

From Bonnie on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 09:26:47 from 71.210.108.146

Hi Michelle, just wanted you to know I am keeping on eye on you to see how you are doing. good luck at the doctor today ... steriods aren't great, but if it gets you on the road faster then it is a good thing. I bought dean a little seat for his car (it is an expensive version of the "donut" but there is an opening where the coccyx bone would be) I wonder if it would help you since you are sitting all day working. Just a thought, here is the link so you can ask Dr. Brady, if you are inclined: http://sitincomfort.com/cocusesucu.html

From paul on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 09:39:06 from 65.103.252.214

Have fun skiing. Usually, skiing actually helps my SI joints. I think it must stretch something that needs stretching.

From luzylew on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:07:00 from 208.187.197.42

http://www.listentoyourpain.com/sacrum.html

I'm sure everyone here can relate to what you're going through, but I'm pretty sure what you're dealing with is what happened to me last October. I had an X-ray and 3 months of physical therapy. I talked with Josse at length about it. It has been 6 months and hard road (mentally) to try and keep my cardio fitness while reducing the wear and tear of those Sacroiliac Ligament pains. The pain of sitting was unbearable, but I learned a weirds stretch in PT that helps relieve that pain. I showed it to Marion-- if you ever see her, ask her to show you how it's done. My thoughts are with you. Tax season, injury, working hard and not having the outlet/ability to run hard. And, it's just hard to be forced to change a beloved routine.You are an amazing champion of a woman, stay strong.

From Clay on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 19:00:51 from 67.177.58.153

Hang in there Michelle! I know its tough, but just remember its February and your body can use the rest, Blah, Blah, Blah! I'm not very convincing am I. Um. Well, hang in there anyway;-D

From Robert on Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 13:54:31 from 65.101.173.205

Hang in there, this too will soon pass. Have you considered walking or does that cause issues as well?

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