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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
0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

The humiliation is now complete.  I've got a chinese herbal patch on my bum.  

Went to Dr. Brady's yesterday afternoon.  Because I didn't feel better than I did the first time I came in and told him so he told me I still shouldn't be running, Saturday at the earliest.  He gave me all the same treatment as last time + chinese herbal patch.  He said my body was cooperating with the adjustments and stretching better, and that I was rolling on the table (constantly going from belly, to side to back, then to belly again, etc) with less discomfort (I guess I let my discomfort show - I'm a real baby), so that's about it for the good news.

Feel the muscles atrophe from inactivity.

 No sharp pain yet this morning.  Just a dull soreness.

Night Sleep Time: 5.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.50Weight: 125.00
Comments
From mckenzie on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 08:40:46

In 72 hours you'll be all better ! That's what i thought each time I got a patch. Don't worry your not missing out on anything. We are missing you!

From Marion on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 12:47:18

Ah...the "herbal patch" good stuff! I just wish they weren't such a mess if they get loose ;)

From kelsey on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 13:10:50

Hang in there!!!!

From tarzan on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 13:20:02

Sorry you still aren't able to run. Look on the bright side that you are letting your whole body do a mini-healing and will come back quickly to top form.

From MichelleL on Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 18:22:45

Maurine - you're probably right. I'm not going to rush starting back up. This is my out of shape time anyway.

From Clay on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 00:51:44

Keep the faith Michelle, you'll be okay;-)

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