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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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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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Merry Christmas to me: fracture in my 2nd metatarsal. One new boot and no running, cycling, swimming for 2 weeks until follow up x-rays...

Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Maynard on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 14:52:41 from 71.213.15.149

So very sorry, Rachel. You were missed mightily this morning!

From JulieC on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 14:57:40 from 70.56.111.22

FREAK OUT!!! NO WAY!! sorry girl!! I am sure the break will just make you that more determined :D. do you remember yet what you dropped on it?

From Bonnie on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 15:43:00 from 150.135.115.190

Oh Rachel, so sorry sweetie ... ouch.

Merry Christmas ... I hope your family spoils the heck out of you!

From watchmerun on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 15:52:21 from 166.70.212.36

Terrible news! Sorry to hear that. Hang in there.

From The Quiet Pirate on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 15:58:30 from 71.51.226.105

Sister Blister- sorry for your tough "break." :-(

Drink lots of milk to get your bones strong and stay off that foot for 2 weeks so we can have a new year's miracle :-)

You ran 600+ miles more than me this year...that's got to count for something.

From Kelli on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 16:41:53 from 71.219.80.158

HOLY CRUD RACHEL! What a freakin' bummer. I wonder what that thing was that you dropped on your foot, OUCH! But look how tough you were still running on it like a crazy possessed woman (BTW, how did I miss you at the gym yesterday? I was there from 8 until a little after 11!!! Maybe you ran while I was in spin.)

Take care of yourself and your family. We have had years where we were sick and, looking back on them now, they were actually GREAT years. We got to stay home and relax and miss the hustle and bustle of driving all over town. I promise, it is kind of a nice thing. I do hope he is feeling better, though. Bummer for him. And HOPEFULLY no one else gets it!

From Kelli on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 16:42:45 from 71.219.80.158

OH, and since you loved Hunger Games, maybe while you are out for two weeks you can grab the Maze Runner series. It is not as good, but close. That will give you something to do that will be rewarding, right????

From Brent on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 18:11:51 from 66.7.127.67

Devine Miss M - enjoy the spinning and biking, happy holidays - running is a darn tough game, train like he...., make it to race day, train, recover, injury, the cycle always continues. You will be back strong, have a great 2012, where ever the trail leads. Your strong spirit will prevail.

Stay Kool, B of BS Rools out

From Smooth on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 18:20:32 from 75.162.95.99

Oh Rachel, it breaks my heart to see you hurt!!! :( :( :(. I can't believe you were running, walking, driving and taking care of your sick babies with that fractured foot the last couple days! AND brought us hot chocolate before going to the insta-care this morning! You are one tough girl with a big big heart! We missed you so much! We wouldn't have had a Christmas Eve group run without you! :(

Take care of yourself! I know it's gonna be hard not able to run and cross train. Not all is lost though! When life hands you lemons, make lemonade, or something like that. Enjoy having your Sis. and family during the holidays. I will be happy to come over and help with whatever! Just take one day at a time the next 6 weeks, it too will pass and you will be stronger and better for it! Love and hugs!

From Nancy on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 22:49:12 from 76.23.21.118

I'm sorry about the broken foot. I can't believe you ran that much and didn't realize it was broken.

From Burt on Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 23:04:56 from 72.223.93.131

So sorry RAD :-(

From RAD on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 03:35:18 from 98.202.23.178

Maynard, thanks - I missed running with you guys. Had to hold back tears as I drove away and watch y'all run off down the trail!

Julie, determined to HEAL. I still want to do SG half, obviously not a PR now, but I still want to do it. We shall see how well/quickly my body decides to heal.

Bonnie, well I'm totally cashing in 'lazy' points and making everyone wait on me :)

Watchmerun, yeah, not what I wanted to hear. I wanted a simple answer! But, onward and upward!

QP, I'll just have to carry over the miles and do 2012+13 next year. I'll get it done TWO weeks early...just in case! :) Thanks for listening to me whine this morning - needed a vent.

Kelli, I missed you at the gym because when I go early I have to be home by 7:40 so I leave around 7:30. It was a near miss :) I am now on the prowl for some good books - nothing else to do!

Brent, I think the worst part about this one is that it ISN'T running related. I dropped something on my foot (couldn't say when or what, I just remember being in pain when it happened). Now I can't bike, swim or obviously, run. I think it will be the hand crank bike for me!

Smooth, you are so sweet! Thanks for your support. I hope you had a good run and got to the movie on time!! I will keep you updated and we will also have a great holiday! Just no skiing now...

Nancy, thanks, it is kind of bizarre how it all happened.

Burt, thanks man. I know I can always count on Burt for a little support when it's needed!

From Rachelle on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 13:49:58 from 199.190.170.28

:( So so sorry Rachel! Darn the luck. grrrr I am trying to find a silver lining and I guess at least it's only 2 weeks? Stay focused with the cross training and I know you will come back stronger. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

From Steam8 on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 15:47:32 from 166.70.55.77

OH NO! OH NO! OH NO!!!!!!!! We are just heading out for church. I just checked in this morning......so dang sorry! I will have to write more later! XO

From Terri on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 14:15:38 from 72.66.72.85

Enjoy the rest. When you are healed up you will be ready to start the new year refreshed and healthy! Couldn't think of a better way to start it.

From Chad on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 17:13:50 from 71.199.13.143

What rotten luck.

From Teena Marie on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 00:39:22 from 174.27.201.172

I am so sorry. :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

From Carina on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 10:00:11 from 204.15.86.83

Grrrr... curses on injuries. At least you are really good at your cross training sports. It will heal quickly and the time will go fast!

From Stacie on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 16:39:11 from 67.166.127.0

sorry Rachel. that sucks.

From Kam on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 01:34:01 from 174.23.235.184

Bummer. Curse gravity and heavy objects.

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