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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
7.930.000.000.000.000.000.007.93

Did 30 min elliptical before the kids woke up.  Then 7.93 miles running in 60 min, that makes 7:34 pace.  I then walked about .5 mile.

Will do core this evening.  I told myself if I was good this week (and last weekend) I would see 124.something this week.  Here's to hoping. 

Brooks Defyance (Blue) Miles: 7.93
Night Sleep Time: 7.75Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.75Weight: 125.00
Comments
From Bonnie on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:52:24 from 128.196.228.134

Hi Michelle, what core are you doing? I just ordered Greg's core DVD -- it is on my "to do" list this summer (along with some drills). And, I just thought I would let you know that Dean will not be able to spend the whole month of July with me in Flagstaff, so I will be alone for at least a week, with a big house (4 bedrooms). All or some of you are welcome ... it would be great for you to meet Greg and some of the team, so keep it in mind (plus Grand Canyon is less than 2 hours away from Flag).

From LuzyLew on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 17:59:17 from 208.187.197.42

I want to refuse to comment on your 124. No way, you could not weigh more than 100 pounds....but again, your quads are probably steel (titanium....). Whatever,you look like a lean, mean, fighting machine. Warmer weather and yummier fresh summer food will melt away all that winter chocolate & cake we forced down your throat...

From MichelleL on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 18:08:40 from 67.41.226.109

No one forced anything to go down my throat. Now I look at every choice as an opportunity to shave one second off my race time, or to add one second. The fight for good eating is fought about 10 times a day. No single choice will save you, no single choice will damn you. Dear, but chocolate slides down easy, doesn't it? :D

From AmberG on Tue, May 11, 2010 at 20:29:03 from 64.255.88.138

I agree with LuzyLew. . . you do look like a lean, mean, fighting machine - and you ARE!!! :) I really like your perspective on how each choice could effect your time . . . it's definitely a 'fight' to eat w/ virtue. . . good thing you are a 'fighter' . . .you got this girl! You'll be in the 124's in no time!

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