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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
Sat, Sep 17, 2011
Total Distance
12.00

Twelve fabulous, amazing and time-flying miles with Toby and Annette on the parkway this morning. Near perfect - just a little chilly. Fog on the river and steamin' hot runners bodies, ours of course were the hottest :)

8:59 AP splits:  9:33, 8:46, 8:50, 8:40, 8:49, 9:22, 9:06, 9:01, 9:03, 8;55, 8:44, 8:59.

Ankle held up fine...shin on the other hand, well, I'm not going to talk about it. I just want to get to SGM in one piece injury free. Is that really too much too ask?!?

Cookie, Cookie Miles: 12.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kurt on Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 20:05:22 from 75.196.211.203

You just need to have a talk with two of my good friends, ice and ibuprofen. They will set you straight.

From runningafterbabies on Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 02:31:35 from 71.195.219.247

I'll add compression socks to that formula. I've heard they really help with shin splints (if that is what you might be referring to...). You can do this, Rach!

From Nancy on Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 06:54:17 from 76.23.21.118

Nice run Rachel. Sorry about the shin.

From Kelli on Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 22:34:03 from 71.219.67.175

Yeah for the happy 12!!!!

From RAD on Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 00:25:53 from 76.27.16.189

Kurt, unfortunately, after some professional advice it looks like this is going to warrant some down days if I even want a shot at a good SGM. I'm hoping I'll be to a 'no pain w/walking' state by Wednesday and able to try a little run. X-training on a forced taper - awesoeme :(

Melody, yes. I've got the ace bandage on all day and am now taped up as well. When I do start the running again it will be with compression socks. I wish it was just shin splints, it would be less complicated. Fingers crossed.

Nancy, thanks. Looks like I'll be sitting out at least this week for group. Have a good time and hopefully I can see everyone before SGM.

Kelli, it was a wonderful 12! I can't wait until your crazy seasons are over and I can let you drag me around on some long runs. I miss them. Jealous that I can't do mornings, give me 4 years when the kiddos are all in school and I'll come :)

From Chad on Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 09:58:25 from 168.177.153.27

Nice job. I love the fog coming off the river and especially that section of wetland on the east of the trail just south of the parking lot you always use.

From Tom Slick on Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:41:27 from 69.171.160.241

Well Ms. RAD, It appears that your are stoked for SGM.If you haven't already, you should be getting into your "taper" for SGM. Now, besides getting introduced to General "RICE" and his First Sergeant ADVIL, you should be taking in as much extra rest as possible to minimize those nagging aches, pains and running caused injuries. We all want you to be 110% for the big SGM. I realize you have many other "Troops" in loose formation about your home compound that need much training and love. But non the less, it's taper time.........get into it woman! I'm really looking forward to returning to St George in two weeks and beating you to the finish line! God willing and the creeks don't rise!!!!

"train Smart"

From RAD on Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:49:21 from 76.27.16.189

Chad, it was a beautiful morning! You've got a great trail down there.

Slick, forced taper - yup. Past the point of 'nagging aches' I'm pushing possible tibial SF at this point. Intense pain even when I'm not weight bearing on it. So, I'll be keeping cardio up and hoping that I can live the rule of not having to run a step the 2 weeks before a marathon and still push the goal time.

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