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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

Sat, Apr 11, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
5.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.00

Steve Orrock told me to bike 60 minutes today, this was after my bike test yesterday. So, that seems like too much of a jump in cross training and I debated as I biked stationary if I should really do 60 or do less, but in the end I did 60. I started out pushing it a bit much, but after checking my heart rate manually (which I did about 5 times and it always was within 5 of the machine) and coming in at 150 16 minutes into the workout, I knew I shouldn't have too high of a heartrate and 60 minutes on the bike, one had to give, so I kept it under 140 for the rest of the bike workout. Dull as heck, but at least I had music and the lame-o competitive joy of knowing everyone in the cardio workout left before I did. I get competitive even in scenarios like that. I had some woman on the bike next to me for the first half and it showed distance traveled for the two of us and I was catching up to her before she stopped. Pretty lame of me but it's so dull on equipment.

Since it was raining and Paul wasn't home I hired a girl in my ward to swim with the kids at the Lehi aquatic center while I worked out, then I did my PT exercises and stretched, then changed into my bathing suit and joined them in the pool. It is nice to hit the pool after working out. It's been 3 hours since I finished the workout and my bum still feels good. No sharp pain (put a pad under my bum for the PT exercise this time), and only some very slight soreness/or tightness.

2009 Driving Miles Miles: 30.00

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 129.00

Comments

From Bonnie on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 19:07:06 from 71.210.121.51

Yea ... here's hoping no pain in the bum for days and days. And tax season is almost over Michelle!!

From seeaprilrun on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 21:18:08 from 68.102.144.140

Alright I am just an admirer that likes to read your blog. It's good to see a working mother who can kick some butt! But anyways I had to laugh at you getting competitive in the gym. Heehee I know the feeling! You are awesome and I can't wait for this injury nonsense to be done with for you!

From Teena on Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 22:37:13 from 67.177.20.13

Michelle,

Loving that you aren't having much pain today!! You are competitive period!! So whatever you need to do to keep that healthy competitive spirit thriving seems fair play!! :)

Have a great weekend.

From Teena on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 15:15:21 from 67.177.20.13

Michelle,

How are you feeling today?

From TylerS on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 16:20:31 from 66.29.160.130

Would you just get back to being healthy again! jk I know that it is killing you! But for reals....Get Better!

From Clay on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 17:56:26 from 66.119.143.249

Michelle, Michelle, where are you:-( Get better already would ya!!!

From Adam RW on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 21:34:18 from 98.202.223.65

Hi Michelle, I hope you had a good Easter and that all is well with you and your family...

From MichelleL on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 10:09:40 from 71.35.250.102

Thanks for checking in with me. I actually haven't been doing that great. I've been in some pain. But its my fault so I'll take my lumps.

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