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Location:

Tucson,AZ,USA

Member Since:

Aug 30, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

PR's

5K: 21:26 (2005)

4 mile: 28:10 (2005)

10K: 43:33 (2010)

10 mile: 1:13:35 (2009) (1:12:15 split in 1/2 marathon, 2011)

1/2 marathon: 1:34:31 (2011)

marathon: 3:19:15 (2013)

Short-Term Running Goals:

 

3:20 marathon - Eugene Marathon, April 28, 2013 (can I say I really want a sub 3:20? but I will be happy with 3:20-3:23) -- whoohoo!

Some good intermediate races 15K - 1/2 marathon, to gauge my fitness level (done this, hit a 1:34:35 1/2 marathon in March 2013, on a hilly course)

Going after my 10 mile PR in Fall 2013

Maybe some good 10K races after the infernal Arizona summer is over! 




Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to be one of those runners who is still running in their 80s (or 90s?).  You know the ones, who look all grisley and fit?  That is what I would like!  Until then, I just want to work hard and be as fast as I can, for as long as I can.


Personal:

50 year old, trying to defy gravity and time

Used to be faculty at the University of Arizona (biostatistics).  Currently manager of the statistics and data management group for companion diagnostics (biomarkers) at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Roche diagnostics).  We evaluate protein biomarkers that can be used to direct drug therapy that would be most effective based on individual characteristics (personalized medicine).

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Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
13.500.000.000.000.0013.50

AM: (9.5 miles, 1:19:11).  28:33 wu 4 x 5` @ 1/2 marathon pace w/1` recovery 24:31 cd.  Ran on the Rillto path, it is marked every 800m, so I could get some splits.  I was planning on hitting the 800s at somewhere between 3:40-3:45 (7:20-7:25 pace).  Did pretty well on the first one (3:42) missed the second mark (they are pretty small), 3:44 on the third one and 3:20 on the last one (I thought it felt fast).  

PM: (easy 4).

 Beautiful day today -- 38F and sunny for my run.  Had a really bad day yesterday, I am going to try to make up for it today and move on. 

Run well, be happy bloggers!
 

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 14:56:45 from 24.8.167.243

38 degrees is on the chilly side. Quite a change from the temps you were running in not too long ago.

Very nice splits.

It's nice when a bad day can be confined to just that day.

From Lyman on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 17:10:34 from 170.135.241.46

You are putting in some serious mileage this week. Its always nice to be near the top of the mileage board. I'm happy whenever I sneak onto the first page. Way to go!

From Bonnie on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 17:25:06 from 128.196.228.134

Hi Carolyn, it is chilly for here ... I miss being where you are though, it would be perfect if you could wait to run when the sun is up (and after the cars pack the snow down for you ;-) ).

Hi Lyman -- I see you and I ran very close to the same marathon time this year!! I ran the Carlsbad half last year and LOVED it. It is hilly (more rolling than steep climbs -- really not that bad), with your altitude training it wouldn't feel that bad at all. Phoenix seems like a flatter course, but it is a HUGE race, I like races I can drive up to the start and with no-fuss-no-muss get to the business at hand. Carlsbad did not have much crowd support, but they had bands and it was just a great race.

From auntieem on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 17:41:47 from 74.92.225.222

Wow, I guess you are one of the reasons that I'm not even on the first page of the mileage board anymore! Good miles and pace, Bonnie.

From Lyman on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 21:25:05 from 75.169.106.239

I did the Phoenix RNR Marathon back in 2004. I loved it. Perfect weather and constant music from all the bands. I think I'm leaning to the Carlsbad. My sister lives about 10 minutes from the start and there is nothing I enjoy more than running by the beach, with the exception of dark chocolate. I won't be trying to set a PR. It will be more of a joy run, at least the first 20 miles or so.

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