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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
7.50

Didn't feel GREAT when I woke up so I decided to take it easy and only do the workout and not extra miles with BBK's today. We had a great track workout....wow, it was like getting spolied having a nice flat and soft run! We did some tempo repeats and I felt like I had a great run this morning...the miles seemed to pass quickly. My AP was 8:13 and my best mile was 7:19 mm (This was probably the 800 and 2-400 'hammer' laps we did)my best pace was during that time as well, 4:48 - for at least a second :) I was really suprised it was that fast, amazing how my speed has picked up that much in just the short time I've been with the group - that even included some recovery jogging after ther sprints!! Afterward I wished that I had gone for the first few as well...but, no regrets I needed the sleep.

Afterward I hit the gym for resistance training and then 30 minutes on the spin bike (8.5 miles I think). Feeling much better and looking forward to a good long run on Saturday - it'll be my first in FOUR weeks!!!

Nike Miles: 7.50
Night Sleep Time: 5.50Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.50Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Cheryl on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 14:17:31 from 76.27.66.153

Great job on the track this morning. You look so strong and smooth when you run.

From RAD on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 14:26:49 from 67.166.99.8

Thanks Cheryl! I think I'm keeping my speed up because I'm missing all my long weekend runs...who knows, but I'll take the speed :) I just hope it still comes after a long run this weekend!

From Kelli on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 14:57:01 from 71.219.100.181

Your track work is very impressive. i am scared to run in a race with you fo fear I will have to chase you and your long legs. you are so stinkin' fast!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 15:30:36 from 71.36.65.79

WOW Rachel, that's some SPEEDY track intervals you did! Your strep is getting better, yah? Your workouts after the run is awesome too. I am very impressed with your training and improvement. You have speed in them long legs! Endurance will come, gradual mileage increase of no more than 10% is the rule of thumb.

From Marion on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 18:06:32 from 71.213.118.108

Nice workout today :) You are speedy and give me hope! The track is a great idea. I wonder if I could do it. I am SO glad that you are feeling better :) He's to a quick return to SPRING!!! :)

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