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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
Wed, May 11, 2011
Total Distance
0.60

Nasty, horrible, good for nothing, cruddy day at the gym. Honestly, I really don't want to talk about it.

Mizuno Inspire -cookie Monster Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 16:55:32 from 198.241.174.15

There must be a story in there somewhere. Maybe you'll be able to talk and laugh about it sometime in the future.

From Calvin on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 16:55:48 from 209.23.216.3

c'mon, you can't just leave it like that. now you're obligated to give details...

From RAD on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 17:04:52 from 98.202.17.113

Carolyn, the only story has to do with why I could only run .6 miles and not the 6-8 I'd planned on. Not funny unfortunately :(

Cal, let's just say I'm sick of having a broken body and I'm sick of whining about it. I'm just at the end of my rope with it all!

From Carina on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 17:14:37 from 204.15.86.83

:(

From RivertonPaul on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 19:00:27 from 67.42.27.114

Sorry you are in the downs.

From Teena Marie on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 19:02:14 from 67.2.88.232

I am so sorry, Rachel.

From Toby on Wed, May 11, 2011 at 22:29:46 from 216.194.124.36

Oooooooo...I'm so so so sorry! It is SO darn frustrating and irritating and NO FUN! I'm still trying to figure out WHY I need this trial...cause obviously I'm not getting IT!

Sometimes it is hard to love running so much. Because when you can't do it, it ROCKS YOUR WORLD!

Hang tough sister!

From Walter on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 10:52:02 from 74.82.64.35

Are you going to the new Herriman rec center?

From Scott Wesemann on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:35:21 from 66.239.250.209

Sucky! Sorry.

From The Quiet Pirate on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 12:40:09 from 152.26.59.252

Do not be sad Pterie, there are many things that can not run.... rocks, trees, sticks, Spike.

It will get better. It will.

From RAD on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 14:30:40 from 98.202.17.113

Thanks guys. I'm still at a loss of what to do and how to get it done. I feel like I'm treating my body better than I have in a long time and it is rebelling. Really ticks me off. Things seem to be better today, but I've said THAT before! Just going to take some time...

QP, thanks! You know just what to say to put a smile on my face :)

From glidergirl on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 17:05:14 from 155.97.238.134

Oh sorry Rachel!! I give you permission to scratch this week, take a break, be lazy and start again next week. :) Remind yourself that you lost a LITTLE bit of strength and momentum from your shin splints so it just takes a little time to get back to normal. And remember, you have kids (which means lack of sleep), you're nursing and you're a mom! You're amazing!!

From LuzyLew on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 17:35:37 from 208.187.197.42

Our bodies are in charge. Health and strength is the greatest gift we have in life. I'm sorry things are not going your way, but at least you're not on dialysis or in a wheel chair. There are people who would like to do the same things you do, but who CANT. So sorry, it's not going your way. But you are beautiful, strong, healthy, and fit. Moving your body is better than not moving your body. I think this weather has us all in a crazy funk. Luckily today (Thurs) is gorgeus. I hope it's treating you better!

From Smooth on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 17:41:01 from 67.2.65.155

Oh Rachel ~ I am so so so so sorry you had a horrible terrible no good day! It too will pass...actually already passed! Better days ahead! Keep your chin up! We are in this together! Luz is right, you are beautiful, strong and healthy. And most of all you are a wonderful wonderful mother of 4 beautiful beautiful children! :)

From leslie peterson on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 17:41:57 from 71.195.193.128

sorry Rach, I came by to say hi, looks like you and Kelli are having it rough. Get better soon my friend!!!

From allie on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 23:14:36 from 174.23.197.101

sorry rachel. i'm broken too. give it some time, eat some asparagus, and you'll be back at it soon enough. :)

From runningafterbabies on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 08:16:44 from 71.195.219.247

Awww, I'm so sorry. I totally misread your mileage and thought it said 6.0 until I started reading the comments. That is seriously frustrating.

From Smooth on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 17:08:58 from 67.2.115.27

Rachel ~ How are you doing? No new posts? It's not like you! I am worried! :( Please tell me you are chilling or super busy having fun with the kids!!!

From Carina on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 17:54:49 from 204.15.86.83

I hope you are feeling better!

From RAD on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 00:06:54 from 98.202.17.113

I am alive and doing ok. Thursday I did just a massage for the quads, then today I did spin and woked the sore muscles and surprisingly I feel better. Just a tad of tenderness, but I can actually walk without thinking about the amount of pain I'm in as I move my legs. Quite a blessing. Now the question becomes to try them out tomorrow or not...

Risk re injury by not waiting a while, enjoy the beautiful weather and run or just cross train. I'm not sure yet. If I do run it will be after 10AM...nice and WARM! :)

From glidergirl on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 12:16:10 from 155.97.238.134

Anxious to hear how you're doing today. Hope you're doing well. :)

From RAD on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 15:19:13 from 98.202.17.113

Brooke, better, definitely better! However, I have had the best words of training advice running through my head lately "you can do nothing in the last 2 weeks before a marathon to help yourself, you can only hurt yourself." Even though I would like to get miles in today I am spending a VERY VERY rare 'normal' Saturday with the family in hopes that I will be ready and 100% on Monday. It's better than killing myself today for no good reason, I guess I'd rather save the suicide run for Ogden :)

From Nancy on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 19:03:30 from 76.23.21.118

I'm sorry about the injury. The best and hardest thing to do is to take it easy and do no exercise for a few days. Hope you feel better soon.

From Tom Slick on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 19:29:03 from 69.171.160.183

Well Ms. RAD, finally, in your post today you said the right things. There is no reason the run the rest of the time between now and race day! Sit back and chill out! Let those nagging injuries heal up with out any training what so ever.....that means cross training too. Now if you need an ear to bend, just pick up your phone and let your wingman have it........Love Lloyd

From RAD on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 19:38:51 from 98.202.17.113

Slick, That really just put a sincere smile on my face. Thanks for the support - and when I start going crazy I may just have to let you have it!

From Merri on Sun, May 15, 2011 at 00:57:26 from 160.7.252.148

sorry! :(

From Smooth on Mon, May 16, 2011 at 16:37:35 from 67.2.79.28

How are you feeling today?

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