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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
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In 4 more hours I officially enter a new age group 30-35 ---if you have to go by days it would be today :) However, I'm clinging to the last 4 hours of my twenties and NOT inviting wrinkles, cellulite and chin-hairs to the party!!

Got up early to do muscle mix class (tough resistance class) and then spin. Both classes were 60 minutes so I got it all in before sunrise :) well...if you could SEE the sun through the clouds today. Spin is always hard after that class because my arms are already fatigued!

The spin teacher had us doing 3-3 minute intervals (85% effort, 90% then 95%) with equal rest between...I went to the track to run 800's (although mine are usually more like 3:40). When I was half way I had one lap down, then I'd start to chase Kelli - she was always just out of reach and when I'd slack she'd pull away and I'd have to push. She was a great pacer this morning :) Then when we were at 95% of max I set my sights just past Kelli to Peggy about 50 feet in front of me! It was a great track workout, and I thank the BBK's for all the 'good' memories I had to pull from to get me through!

I got spoiled this morning and had my friend Jodie come to both classes and Becca joined us for spin (she was sane and wanted to sleep!). What a wonderful start to a wonderful day!!

Now I get to go see how much money the government owes me, take a nap and then for dinner...it's off to the best place in the world: BENIHANA!!!

I hope you all enjoy your 'day off' courtesy of my birth! :)

Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From MrsFIT on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:06:38 from 98.202.0.57

Well, let me be on of the first to welcome you to the "30 year club!" Thirty isn't all that bad, its thirty-five that kicks your butt! Enjoy Benihana, that's my favorite place to eat out - yummy!

From Bec on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:23:26 from 76.23.55.210

Happy Birthday RUNNER friend. I hope you celebrate well. Enjoy Benihana. Yum.

From RAD on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 13:20:57 from 67.172.229.125

Thanks to both of you! So far I'm enjoying it a TON! Good tax return, yummy breakfast and now for the nap! :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 17:06:04 from 24.8.167.243

Happy Birthday, you sweet young thing. 30 isn't bad at all. I figure when you're 30 you're really a grown up, and that's a good thing.

I hope you got a good nap. Have a great time at Benihana.

From Nancy on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 19:12:02 from 76.27.19.206

Great job Rachel and Happy Birthday!! I didn't realize you were such a youngster. I have 5 kids older than you.

From Brent on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 19:56:42 from 168.178.30.194

Devine Old Miss M - another day older, without Tennesee, another division to conquer - enjoy - have fun

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From TBarlow on Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 21:31:16 from 216.194.124.36

Great workout today!

From RAD on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 01:38:09 from 67.172.229.125

Thanks all! I've had a wonderful birthday. My sweet hubby threw a HUGE surprise party for me - and I honestly was surprised!! Thanks to all of you (QP) whose sneakiness made it all possible!

From The Quiet Pirate on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 11:25:13 from 24.199.205.252

Happy Birthday RAD..you'll have to fill me in on the surprise details. Inquiring minds want to know!

Now that your time is up, and you're officially 'older,' welcome to the club.

From Emily on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 16:55:38 from 71.219.137.145

How does it feel to be 30?! I hope you had a FANTASTIC birthday!

2 classes before sunrise?! You are dedicated my friend! Way to go!

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