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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
5.00

Too sore to get up early...I wanted to run a fast 5K, but opted for sleep. Went to kick-boxing and it wasn't as hard as it normally is; however, still a good workout. Went to the TM and did 5: first 4 at 8:30, then the last one at 8:00, then a final push the last .25 to 7:30. Good easy run, but I still hate the TM - it makes everything seem longer, especially when everyone around you is listening to music and there is no one to talk to :(

Nike Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kelli on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 16:59:26 from 71.219.64.200

Wish I could have come, I forgot about a darn PTA meeting I had today. Now, who knows when and if I will fit a run in. BUT I have yet to shower, so there is still hope.

From RAD on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 17:10:57 from 76.27.12.70

I hate those days...3 or 4 and still no shower! Sometimes for me I finally get it in just before bed, can't stink up the sheets :)

From Bec on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 17:31:19 from 67.177.35.60

I would have talked to you. You need a TM class, those ladies can kill. I am proud that you had enough motivation to get out and get a great workout done. I spent the morning with Rigdon!

From RAD on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 17:42:52 from 76.27.12.70

ooohhh, some good stories for tomorrow I hope :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 18:15:38 from 198.241.174.15

I very rarely have someone to talk to on my runs, and on the rare occasion I run on a TM I listen to music. Despite these things, I still find a TM painfully boring and time crawls by. But when I run outside I am nearly unaware of the passage of time.

Congratulations on sleeping in and getting in a good workout anyway. For me it's one or the other.

From Nancy on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 23:16:32 from 76.27.11.127

I hate the tread mill too. I couldn't go as long as you do.

From Smooth on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 23:55:04 from 71.36.82.218

NICE TM run! You got her done!

From Teena on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 23:57:17 from 67.177.20.13

Very nice Rachel! :)

From LuzyLew on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 12:35:31 from 208.187.197.42

I never listen to music, but I can not run on the treadmill without it (or a movie/tv). Good kick boxing. I'm so jealous everyone does such great cross training. I just hate the gym! I hope you're coming to Onion Days, good times to be had by all!

From RAD on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 14:50:36 from 76.27.12.70

Luz, I wouldn't miss the Onion Days 10K for lovin' or money! I've done it the last 2 years and the family usually comes and we watch the parade and all. I was disappointed the first year when there weren't any fried onions to eat, but now we just go for the fun :)

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