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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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Race: Tucson Distance Classic (13.1 Miles) 01:34:35, Place overall: 9, Place in age division: 1
Easy MilesThreshold MilesMarathon Pace MilesTrack speed mileageHill mileageTotal
4.0013.100.000.000.0017.10

This was easily the 2nd hardest course I have ever run (the first being the Winter Running Series 10K).  There was not one mile on the course that was not up or down (it was an out-and-back) and the ups were miles long, and quite frankly, the downs never felt as long ;-)).  But!  I was very happy.  It was my first race as a 50 year old, my first race in 16 months, and my first race back after my horrid year last year!  Whoo hoo, is all I can say!

 I was 9th woman, and 1st woman master (over 40).  I was only 4 seconds off of my PR from last year, and the course was tough (have I mentioned how tough the course was?

:-)).

I had a few 7:30 miles in there -- but these were tempered by some sub 7:00s, so it was much more about focusing on "effort" and not freaking out at my mile splits.  Good practice for the marathon, right?

anyway ... here they are:  6:56, 15:06 (missed the mile marker ~7:33 average), 7:07, 7:02, 14:20 (missed the mile marker again, 7:10 average), 7:09, 7:29, 7:22, 7:32, 6:45, 7:02, :42

The timing mat had me at 47:30 at the halfway point, which is pretty remarkable to me (that I was able to negative split second half by any amount - I was so tired on the last uphills!).  

I am very excited about my goal of a 3:20 at Eugene, I almost believe it is possible now!

Happy Sunday bloggers! 

Comments
From allie on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 14:18:45 from 97.117.89.160

such a strong and consistent race! i knew you would rock it, just as you are going to rock eugene next month. happy day, bonnie!

:)

From SlowJoe on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 15:10:48 from 96.61.24.215

You look to be in amazing shape to get that close to your PR (something tells me this was a tough course!) Eugene will definitely be sub-3:20 with the miles you've been putting in.

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 15:14:43 from 64.119.33.134

Ha, so Joe, did I mention it was hilly? ;-). I am still a little afraid/respectful of 26.2 miles, but I have a little more confidence now (hopefully not over-confident).

From rAtTLeTrAp on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 15:21:31 from 24.19.80.36

You're gonna lovve finishing on Hayward Field this time in Eugene. If this is any indicator, 3:20 should be a piece of cake.

From Jake K on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 17:06:12 from 67.177.11.154

Congrats Bonnie!! Great job - you should definitely be confident now!

From Smooth on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 17:42:05 from 71.219.0.196

VERY AWESOME SOLID performance, EXCELLENT JOB, Bonnie!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You will rock Eugene! :) :) :) 3:20 here you come! :) :) :) very happy for you!!!

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 17:45:33 from 196.3.39.209

Thank you Jake! The weather was pretty darn nice - even a little chilly at the start!

Hi Smooth, so nice to see your post! thank you for your sweet words and belief in me!!

From JD on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 18:13:14 from 71.219.72.71

congrats on such a strong race Bonnie!

From Lily on Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 19:40:50 from 67.199.178.95

Yay Bonnie! Look at your go after such a hard year! You are inspiring. You have worked really hard and consistent :)

From seeaprilrun on Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 01:36:54 from 205.172.12.210

How awesome Bonnie! Phenomenal time and sounds like you executed pacing and effort perfectly. Oh yes, 3:20 is looking good!

From Bec on Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 12:00:33 from 72.191.19.182

Wow, awesome job Bonnie! You ROCKED waht sounds like a really tough course. Good luck with your marathon, you are strong.

From MichelleL on Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 20:23:10 from 42.3.85.107

Yay Bonnie! What a comeback race. Excited to see you do in Eugene.

From Bonnie on Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 15:39:11 from 64.119.33.134

JD: thank you! You are sweet!

Lily: you are my rock!

April: I draw strength from your incredible spirit and determination. Congrats to you!!

Bec: back at you, you are really doing great this year!!

Michelle: love and miss you, you are simply a stud.

From Tracy on Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 15:44:49 from 50.103.236.137

Dang, girl! What a great race! You are super strong, and I know you're going to kill the 26.2!

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