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Location:

Bluffdale,UT,USA

Member Since:

Aug 01, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR St. George 2008 3:36

Ran Boston in April 2009 and had an absolute blast.

Half Marathon PR 1:35.

10k PR-46:20 (Obviously not a great short distance runner:)

Short-Term Running Goals:

I've gotten the running bug back and hope I can continue to enjoy it. I think for now, my short-term goal is to NOT burn myself out. I am pro at doing that. I have a half and full marathon that I am planning on racing in a few months. I hope to be trained well enough to PR in both, but if not...I will enjoy the ride.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Under 1:30 half

3:15 marathon

Personal:

Married with children. 17,16,14,11 and 7. 3 boys, 2 girls. I have the best husband in the world!

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Pink Nimbus Lifetime Miles:						327.27
Old Pink Nimbus 10 Lifetime Miles:						344.10
Purple Nimbus 11 Lifetime Miles:						314.70
Saucony Triumph 10 Lifetime Miles:						431.90
Saucony Triumph 10 (2) Lifetime Miles:						200.00

Thu, Aug 14, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.05	6.10	0.00	0.00	12.15

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me!!! Ha, ha-I'll float my own boat. Woke up at 5:00 and had a bowl of oatmeal. Met at SJ Park at 5:30 with the BB-Crew. Ran 3-5k's (actually each one was a little short). First one warm up in 25. I didn't push lap time so I am not sure what my total time for each was but I have the mile splits. 4-7:49, 5-7:53, 6-7:22, 7-8:12, 8-7:46, 9-7:11, last .15-1:04. I cooled down for about a 1/4 m but didn't clock it. Overall pace-7:54. I felt really good today and am confident for Hobble Creek.

I have to go over to the Stake Center at 9:00 this morning and teach Total Conditioning. I am going to try and take it easy. I won't count any miles for it because I am not going to do the pliometrics so mainly just some weights. I'm sure I will be tired later and I won't have a chance to rest at all today. Going to lunch with girlfriends at 12:30 and out with hubby tonight. I may take tomorrow off or just run an easy 3-5. We will see.

Okay, so I wasn't going to work very hard at TC but it is hard not to when you are the instructor so I am giving myself another 3 miles for the class.

Night Sleep Time: 6.25	Nap Time: 0.25	Total Sleep Time: 6.50

Comments

From huans32 on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:40:27

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Great splits too for your run and GL next weekend at Hobble Creek. I hear it is a fast course.

From Andy on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:43:38

Happy Birthday!

From Jody on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:54:02

Happy Birthday! It was great to meet you today! You did an awesome job!

From walter on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:24:26

I told you this was going to happen! Happy Birthday you old fart! Am I allowed to say to to casual aquaintences? Oh well Hate me tommorrow. I dont know if I told you this but My wifes birthday is today also. Have a great day

From Michelle N. on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 12:34:22

Thanks all for they Happy Birthdays! It was also great to meet you both Jody and Walter.

Walter-your wife must be really cool if her B-day is today. Ha, ha.

Hauns32-Thanks for the comment. Hobble Creek is a fast course and I am really hoping to do it speedy fast (for me anyway) under 1:38. Today was great so I am hopeful.

From Cheryl on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 17:47:17

Happy Birthday!! You did do great today. I think you are on your way to some great race times.

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:13:14

Ooh--5 kids? I missed the last one, that has been since I saw you last, I guess!!!

You are awesome, by the way! Great job today---you are a speed demon! AND...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Who gets up at 5 am to run on their birthday? Oh wait, I know---a crazy person! KIDDING.

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:14:38

Oh, I forgot to ask...how do you know how many miles to give yourself for your aerobics classes and stuff? Just curious since I do step every Monday and Kickboxing every Wednesday.

From Michelle N on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:20:49

Kelli, I go off my heart rate and the effort I put forth. If I am doing a Step Endurance Class, typically my heart rate stays low zone 3 and that is where I am at a 8:30 pace but I will usually just say around 6 miles per hour unless it is a harder interval class and then I do a little more. Sometimes I don't think I give myself enough miles but others too many. I think it all balances out. Oh, and yup I had another little critter since I last saw you. He is 2 and SOOOO cute.

From walter on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:24:26

Michelle, did you just change your name? Youve got me straight trippin' boo! You are some kind of freaky.lol Happy Birthday again.

From Michelle N on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:27:22

Walter-I did change my name to Michelle N. because you thought I was Michelle L. and I don't want everyone to think I am her and then be disappointed when they see me run.

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:30:28

How could he not be cute? Your kids are adorable! I still remember your little girl (I think she was only like 2 or 3) but she made me want another girls so bad!!!

I do not use a heart rate monitor, so who knows! We do a lot of intervals in both classes, but sometimes they are harder than others. You need to teach there! That would be great.

From walter on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:34:22

Just put your name as Michell L and tell everyone your coming to do some speed workouts with us.

From Michelle N on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:47:53

Kelli-I don't actually wear my moniter anymore because I have scars from it rubbing but I know by how I feel abouts where I am. I really do want to teach there so when you see the owner tell him how great I am!LOL

Walter-If I tell them I am Michelle L. then come they will be like "she is such a liar, she isn't that fast". Ha, Ha

From Kelli on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 18:49:13

I will put in a good word for you! I will be there tomorrow doing weights with my hubby!

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