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Location:

Herriman,UT,USA

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

St George Marathon: 3:23:54 (10/6/12)

Half IM: 5:44:03 (8/25/12 - course was long!)

25K trail - Buffalo Run (16.5) 2:34:50

Half Marathon: American Fork - 1:30:44  6/23/12

Spectrum 10K 43:42   3/17/2012

Best 5K: Spanish Fork 21:55 05/30/09

Short-Term Running Goals:

Okay, so for 2013 I am going to have FUN! Not that running isn't always fun, but I had a wonderful breakthrough year last year and I want to play this year :) AND get faster! So, my first goal I'm going to put out there is my yearly mileage goal.
It is 2,186 miles from my driveway to my sister (QP's) driveway! I want to spend this year on a virtual trek cross country running those miles. So, that is how far I will run in 2013...from my house to QPs. It will take all year and yes, this is measured on Hwys so it isn't really exactly how I COULD run it, but good enough. 43 miles/week...totally doable, and a fun goal to track how far I've traveled as I go along. Who knows...maybe I'll even run PAST her house :)

I will do more trail runs, Boston, Pacing duties, another Half IM and some other tris. I'm excited for this next year and look forward to having fun with all of you out on the roads, and trails! Maybe bag a few peaks this year too!!

Long-Term Running Goals:


Big Dreams: 5K in 20:2X; 10K in 39:XX; Half in 1:29:XX; Full in 3:15:XX; complete the Rim2Rim2Rim run and not die; Comrades; Iron(wo)Man.

Run for the rest of my life!

Personal:

4 children: twelve, eight, five and baby Fartlek - 2 1/2. Wonderful supportive husband that lets me drag him and the family all over for race after race!

Finished 13 marathons and LOVE running that distance! I'm definitely hooked to the marathon monster and hope to constantly improve my endurance, speed and stay injury free!

I've also found a love of trail running! I hope to keep improving on this front.

After being injured with a broken foot at the first of 2012 I found a tri group and started training with them and am now loving tris! The half IM was harder than I'd ever imagined...and am ready to do it again. I'll earn my bike butt and someday have enough time to train for a full IM.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
BIKE MILES Lifetime Miles: 1168.40
LUCY MILES Lifetime Miles: 25.25
Adidas Lifetime Miles: 319.66
Orange II Lifetime Miles: 390.41
Boston Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 568.97
Fargo Nikes Lifetime Miles: 500.03
BEANS Lifetime Miles: 755.00
Orange Bostons Lifetime Miles: 527.59
Solomon Trail Lifetime Miles: 363.98
PI Tri Shoes Lifetime Miles: 4.00
Boston Mizuno 10s Lifetime Miles: 140.75
New Orange Lifetime Miles: 157.05
Total Distance
12.00

A PERFECT RUN!! Met Smooth, Lowell and Annette for a run along the Porter Rockwell Trail. Beautiful morning, although a little chilly until you warmed up, GREAT company and a relaxing run!! I got home and was on cloud nine, if next week feels this good I'll run 20 marathons :) Okay, I'm sure doing the 12 plus two more over again wouldn't have left me so chipper, but I felt like a million bucks at the end of the run! Lowell's stories were so fun to listen to that I'd probably completely forget about running in a marathon. Lots of good inspiring advice as well - it may take me a couple years to really do it all, but still good :)

AP for the run was 8:56. All splits were around 9, except after mile 10 Lowell had us walk for a minute then challened one fast mile then a cool-down mile. I was feeling so good I took advantage of it 7:13 was that split, then the last one was the next fastest at 8:30. Great run and I'm feeling good about Ogden. As an all call - I'm looking for a ride up possibly Saturday AM if anyone would be willing. My husband is meeting me at the finish so I'll have a ride home...I just don't think I'll be in good condition to drive over an hour after I finish :)

Saucony Miles: 12.00
Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Nancy on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 17:33:28 from 76.27.11.127

You make 12 miles sound so easy. I am going up Friday afternoon with my daughters. Hope you can find a ride Saturday morning.

From Bec on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 17:57:10 from 205.123.71.7

It is great that you feel so good, you are on track for success my dear! RELAX this week, eat lots of food, get tons of sleep!

From Smooth on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 18:26:36 from 71.36.74.243

That sure was fun! You are one talented runner. Lowell meant it when he said you have all the makings of a great runner. You were so speedy on that mile 11, gone like the wind. WOW! I could never EVER run that FAST!!!! It was fun watching your speedy long legs go and the swaying of your ponytail for just a few seconds! :) See...you can take that strategy to Ogden...nice and easy the first 15 miles; then let'er fly to the finish.

THANK YOU for running with me. I love your company and stories. THANK YOU for showing me those stretches. I've been doing them for the last 2 hours. Never had IT problem before. Now I can empathize with those who do. THANKS again Rachel, you're the best!

From RAD on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 22:58:12 from 67.166.99.8

Thanks all!! I'm feeling better and better about the marathon everyday. Anxiety is subsiding and I'm just enjoying it all! Plan is to do step class with no risers & ab's tomorrow Run my guts out with the group Tuesday to deplete glycogen then do 3 Wed 6 EASY Thurs, nothing Friday - marathon saturday, YEA!!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 11:31:10 from 67.42.27.114

Nice work.

From bec on Mon, May 11, 2009 at 12:21:25 from 205.123.38.151

Your plan for the week sounds great. Take advantage of the taper. RELAX. Get a massage, watch a few movies, and go to bed early. You deserve this week.

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