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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, Mar 01, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Trainer 1 Miles	Trainer 2 Miles	Racer Miles	Total Distance
14.00	2.00	0.00	0.00	16.00	0.00	0.00	16.00

Woke up 15 minutes late so had to park when the SF group was one mile along on their run. I felt good at times during the run, at others I felt like I was just hanging on. Jamie came and it was nice to catch up with her and my other running buddies I don't get to see nearly as much as I used to. I convinced Hal to do pretty little road. He said we were doing some miles right about 7 minute pace and were under 7 for a while (he had a nike pedometer on). On tree line we saw kent and holly so I turned around and ran with them since I needed more miles than Hal did.

So I think I got some good paced miles in there, but the miles are approximate, and I don't really know my pace. I have been without my gps for 9 days.

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

Comments

From Jamie on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 11:59:37

Michelle, it was so good to run with you this morning...even if only for four or so miles!

From Bonnie on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 18:13:02

Happy belated birthday Michelle!! I hope Paul is bringing you a nice birthday present when he gets home.

Bonnie

From Christi on Sat, Mar 01, 2008 at 22:43:48

Great run today! What happened to your gps? Hope it didn't die (like my IPOD did...sad...)

From MichelleL on Sun, Mar 02, 2008 at 12:57:04

Jamie-It was really great. I hope we can do it again soon. I appreciate your friendship, even though we are not able to see each other as often right now. You ran great on Saturday!

Bonnie-Thank you! He did, two sets of "handmade" earrings, two t-shirts, two polo-type shirts, and matching watches for him and I. I guess he's a keeper!

Christi-Thanks! My GPS died when my husband was using it, but it has been sketchy ever since I bought it. It is under warranty so I sent it back and should get a new one. It was a 301 and it will stay a 301, they say I can't upgrade :( .

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