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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
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Total Distance
4.00

Slow, windy, uphill miles today! 

I was up until 3:00 putting some finishing touches on the girl's room last night (especially the 'drilling' stuff I can't do w/out hubby!), so I slept in :) However, I have a doc's apt at 10:45 that I needed to get to so I had to get up and run before that. Otherwise, I'd have to take a 'non-running' weigh in and I can't do that!

AP: 9:44 splits: 10:21, 9:44, 9:29, 9:19

The first 2 miles were ALL uphill, except some of the second - then that was straight into hurricane force headwinds. I felt like it was a good workout, but looking at the paces you'd think I was taking it easy. The 9:19 was 80% downhill, with flat being into the headwind - so you can see the effort was there! But yes, that was the end of it - no gym today so I guess you could call me slacker :)

Now, I'm off to doctor's appointment to make sure Bourne Running is doing well!

I will post a pic of 2 of the room later.

Mizuno Nirvana Miles: 4.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From marion on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 13:11:34 from 71.213.114.98

Good girl Rachel! You are truly one tough chick!

From KP on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 13:39:22 from 131.163.254.61

3am?!?! Your daughter is going to be sooooo excited! Let us know how Bourne Running's checkup goes!

I read about "headwinds" on here all the time but had never really ran in them until yesterday. I must say, I am not a fan! I felt like I was practically moving backwards. It was very windy here.

From RAD on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 15:33:31 from 67.172.229.125

Thanks Marion, it was more of a 'last chance workout' before my weigh in this morning :) I just love running - you know how it is!

KP, yeah - 3AM, It didn't help that my hubby thought it was a good idea to sit and watch Blindside at 10:30 instead of helping me with the stuff I needed HIM to do. Oh well, good times :)

Checkup was good and my doc is always surprised and happy about how active I keep myself. Not the 'typical' pregnant patient of hers :)

Headwinds are NASTY! I would rather run uphill than in wind, and where I live I swear the wind comes out of the canyon with a vengeance. At least hills end...the wind just keeps going and sometimes from 2 different directions! UGGGHH.

From Kelli on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 15:43:31 from 71.219.75.178

I can not wait to see the room! You are ambitious!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 16:59:51 from 24.8.167.243

No one could ever accuse you of being a slacker.

From Nancy on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 19:30:56 from 76.27.19.206

3am!!! Are you trying to kill yourself or make the baby come early? You really are ambitious. I wouldn't run when I'm not pregnant if I stayed up to 3am painting.

From RAD on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 21:08:13 from 67.172.229.125

Kelli - the room turned out cute and she LOVES it! Her first comment was "I finally get my birthday present from when I turned 7!" She's almost 10.

Carolyn - My brain says I was a slacker today for not getting to the 'body building' class this morning, but my body is SO tired. I certainly got 'miles' in cleaning, walking, painting, sewing and running up and down the stairs :)

Nancy - I couldn't hang some of the stuff myself so I had to stay up with my hubby helping him help me. Otherwise, I would've gone to bed! I did sleep in until 9 though, with NO alarm clock (what I feel is sleeping in) and then just ran what I had time for until the doctors. I hope he doesn't come early!

From Michelle on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 09:44:16 from 174.29.71.105

I agree, you could never be called a slacker. I am amazed that a 4-6 mile run isn't a good enough workout for you. You have to go to the gym and add more, a bit crazy:) I am excited to see your daughters room!

From leslie peterson on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:08:38 from 174.52.158.81

Painting all night and running.... I wonder what your little baby is thinking? You are amazing Rachel!!

From Tom Slick on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:11:24 from 168.179.157.104

I see your nutty too, out running in those strong winds. You gotta do what your gotta do.

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 11:49:20 from 24.199.205.252

Waiting for the photo- glad that she loved her room. Classic comment...at least she's not waiting for a bride's doll...that might never come!

Nice to know little Bourne Runner is doing good. And about the gym..you're "body building" every day with him, so relax ;-)

From LuzyLew on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 12:54:39 from 208.187.197.42

"body building" "Bourne Running" -- LOVE IT!

From RivertonPaul on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 13:14:28 from 67.42.27.114

Why not name the kid "Fartlek"

From leslie peterson on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 13:43:38 from 174.52.158.81

ohhh, Fartlek has such a nice ring to it!

From RAD on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 13:47:49 from 67.172.229.125

Michelle, I guess it's just what I'm used to. I think I crave the 90 min free daycare at the gym more than the workout :)

Leslie, he's learning early that his mother is crazy!

Tom, I went in the morning when it wasn't nearly as bad!! My friend wanted me to do just one with her about 5 and I refused!

QP, hehehe, I guess I should warn her to get used to disappointment :) I love it, I am a professional 'body builder' right now aren't I? hmmm...This may be cause for a new racing shirt :)

Luz, It's always a fun party around these parts - not too much seriousness going on.

Paul, I nearly fell off my chair laughing!! I can't wait to see my hubby's face when I suggest that one.

From Kelli on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 17:42:28 from 71.219.75.178

That is too funny that she remembers!

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