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Salt Lake City Half Marathon

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Location:

Salt Lake City,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 08, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

Unaided -  
17:16 OktoberFAST 5K (10/11)
17:23 BAA 5K (4/12)
37:10 Memorial Day 10K (5/11)
1:17:03 Long Beach Half Marathon (10/11)
1:17:21 USA 1/2 Champs - Duluth (6/12)
2:49:01 Philadelphia Marathon (11/11)

Aided -
16:52 Fight For Air 5K (6/11)
17:08 Provo City 5K (5/12)
1:17:52 Top of Utah Half Marathon (8/11)
1:17:54 Utah Valley Half Marathon (6/11)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run consistently as I get back to 100% health. Stay patient!

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Have fun training and racing.

Sub-17 5K
Sub-1:17 Half Marathon
Quality for the Olympic Trials in the marathon

Personal:

I am originally from Knoxville, TN and moved to SLC with Jake in 2010. I started racing in 2011 and had some great success before a major injury hit me in July 2012. I had athletic pubalgia surgery in May 2013...then again in Sept 2014 and am still trying to get back to my old self. Although running is my true passion, I love doing pretty much anything active outdoors - backcountry skiing, backpacking, biking, etc. 

I've been running for the Saucony Team since 2011. I enjoy representing the brand and really do believe they make the best shoes :)

I work as a Quality Engineer for BD Medical in Sandy.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Skinning Miles (1000ft ~ 2.5 Miles) Lifetime Miles: 912.35
Hiking Miles Lifetime Miles: 10.50
Race: Salt Lake City Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) 01:18:13, Place overall: 1, Place in age division: 1
Total Distance
19.00

AM - Salt Lake City Half this morning. I was fortunate enough to be in the "elite math suite" until 20 minutes before the race. Then Allie, James, and I did our 1 mile warm-up to the start. I'm pretty sure I would've run 13 seconds faster if I didn't have to run an all uphill warm-up. 

My goal going into this race was 1:18-1:18:30. I couldn't decide which splits to go with, but they were only 2 seconds different per mile so I was just freaking out about nothing. Typical pre-race activity for me. Turns out I just split the difference between the two for my final time, so I was pretty spot on with what I thought I was capable of today. 

Got to the start and was happy to see that Devra and Emily B decided to jump in the races at the last minute. I ran a few strides and then we were off.  I immediately settled into goal time pace for the first mile and kept that effort for the whole race. The half marathon seems to be the only distance that I am very in-tune with what effort level I can maintain. Adam Wende jumped in to run with Emily B and me after about a mile, and he stayed around until mile 7 or so. Jake was on a bike with LuluWalls around mile 1 as well and the race crew was totally fine with them biking along the course with me. It was fun to have them for the whole race - this is probably the greatest benefit about lower-key local races. I love it!

I felt pretty strong throughout the whole race. Got pretty tired by mile 10, like usual. Then I had to trudge up the hill and try to get some sort of turnover in the last half mile. Splits were a bit all over the place, but that was to be expected because of the different inclines throughout the course. I ran 5:49, 5:59, 5:47, 5:43, 6:06, 6:11, 5:53, 6:03, 5:51, 6:05, 5:58, 6:15, 5:55 pace for the last 1.1 miles.

Overall I'm very happy with the race today. I am exactly where I was hoping to be right now in my training. I have about 8 weeks until the Half Marathon Champs so just enough time for a good buildup to bring that time down!

Ran a cooldown with Jake for 5 miles to get 19 for the day.  I have to say, I was really impressed with how well the race was organized. I was a little nervous since I have heard so many bad things about it, but the new owners did a great job. I have a feeling this race is going to get BIG in the next few years (well, assuming I get paid!!).

Great job to all the FRB group today! We had quite a showing! Jake got some great pics from the race. Here are a few -


Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 118.50
Comments
From ACorn on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 14:30:57 from 174.232.138.82

Great race Andrea! You were in the zone when yo saw you at Liberty Park. Nicely done! Congrats on the win!

From Smooth on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 14:41:43 from 174.27.212.157

CONGRATZ Andrea for the win! GREAT performance!!! I am in AWE of how consistent and in tune you are with your pacing! WOW!!!! :)

From Steve on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 14:50:31 from 66.87.67.35

Great race! You looked so in control today. Thanks for the shout out!

From Jake K on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 14:53:31 from 67.182.215.126

It was so awesome to be able to watch the whole race today. I think what I was most impressed by was that your form was freaking spectacular the whole race. Strong, smooth running gait. And the way you pushed it up State Street and then accelerated (just like we talked about) down South Temple was awesome.

Two fantastic races in 6 days!

From Hamdog Alum on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 14:56:34 from 24.240.65.116

Great race Andrea! You'll be ready for a fast 1/2 at the championships. Sounds like it was a great event.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 15:15:14 from 68.107.222.43

YES!!!! YES!!!! YES!!!!

You are on FIRE!!!! :)

Awesome pics! Congrats on the win and feeling (and being)so strong!!!

From BrandonD on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 15:48:24 from 67.199.164.200

Congrats Andrea!

From Superfly on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 16:23:32 from 74.211.21.81

Awesome job on hitting a sub 6 min avg half! The road to recovery is here. Keep it up and your gonna turn some heads on June 16th.

From allie on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 16:30:26 from 97.126.212.58

your mile split going up state street is incredible! i love it. two very strong races in one week! that has to feel good.

you ran great today -- congrats on the win.

i love the pictures, but i do apologize for that nasty shot in my split shorts. i need some safety pins, i suppose.

From Cam on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 16:39:25 from 24.234.148.74

Pics looks amazing, great job! Awesome race, you bounced back so well from the injury.

From Chad Robinson on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 16:43:32 from 75.162.226.110

Nice race Andrea! It looks as though you nearly have all your fitness back. The championships should be great.

From steve ash on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 17:43:36 from 50.8.121.33

Congrats on your win Andrea:) Excellent performance especially coming back from injury.

From Rachelle on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 17:55:15 from 66.7.127.115

All I can say is that you freaking rock! You looked so incredibly comfortable when I saw you which is amazing for mile 10 of a half marathon. Congrats Andrea! Very great things instore in your future.

I hope you buy plenty of icecream with your prize money. :)

From Carina on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 18:10:23 from 174.232.132.166

Awesome andrea, you nailed it!!! Congrats on an awesome race and an awesome win :)

From Alana on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 18:49:33 from 69.20.189.206

Excellent! I love reading your race reports. You all are so inspirational to me. Wow you are FAST! :)

From TBean on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 19:21:15 from 97.117.87.177

I was heading into Sugar house park as an Orange Flash was heading out. You were looking very strong! Congrates on the win!

From Fritz on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 20:19:08 from 67.182.226.25

Those are some amazingly even splits. Nice work! My heels are tough. What can I say? :)

From SlowJoe on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 20:21:21 from 74.194.104.110

Great race, congrats on the win!

From Toby on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 20:46:36 from 199.101.229.6

It was so great to see you at the start AND at the finish! BIG congratulations on a SUPER race! All your hard work and dedication paid off (literally!). Great pictures! Happy recovery!

From JulieC on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 20:51:33 from 71.35.249.187

Andrea Congrats!! Your splits look pretty consistent to me!! No falter at the end at all!! Way to go!! :D.

From Dan on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 21:12:39 from 24.209.83.20

Awesome race and win! Great 5K and Half in one week!!! You do rock!

From runningafterbabies on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 21:47:14 from 71.195.219.247

Great race, Andrea. The fact that you were able to pick it up after the hill even with first place secured says a lot about you. I'm looking forward to the hm champs!

From Kam on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 22:39:34 from 174.23.241.43

Great job, Andrea. You smoked that course. Fingers crossed that the check is in the mail.

From Tara on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 23:18:05 from 75.169.147.99

Great shots. Your stride always kills me! Did you know that was me saying hi while still in the half and you guys were running backwards? Great run today!

From DaleG on Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 23:50:33 from 71.199.57.238

Congratulations on the win.

From prlman on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 00:06:38 from 208.54.4.142

Awesome race. Way to nail the splits and take the race allet the way through

From jtshad on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 06:11:19 from 69.20.183.178

Congrats on the win and great time. Two great races back to back...you are awesome!

From RAD on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 14:00:31 from 98.202.23.178

You ran an amazing race Andrea! Congrats on the win and first place. If you don't get that check let me know and we'll go find a can of gas and some matches.

Can't wait to see you peak!!

From Paul on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 14:43:03 from 71.208.141.66

Great job Andrea.

From James on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 16:32:21 from 174.23.151.40

Nice win and a good time as well!

From Steve Piccolo on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 16:44:58 from 67.2.71.8

Great job! It was a busy week for you.

From Dan Varga on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 17:54:18 from 174.27.234.106

Congrats on a great win and being right on your expected pace/goal. You'll have to let us all know if and when they actually pay up, just curious how long it takes for them to follow through and would hate for the new group to alienate the local crowd.

From seeaprilrun on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 18:15:47 from 68.102.128.85

Andrea! you are amazing! Incredible time and congrats on the win!

From Andrea on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 19:40:22 from 67.182.215.126

Thank you everyone! I love the support here.

It feels great to have my fitness back again. I am so happy (and relieved) to have two good races behind me for the year - it definitely builds confidence. Now it's time to get a good recovery and then try to get faster!

From Tina on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 19:46:50 from 75.169.7.23

Great race! Congrats on the win!

From flatlander on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 08:29:13 from 76.31.26.153

Congratulations, impressive win.

From Lulu Walls on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 10:38:43 from 155.100.217.50

Finally catching up on my reading... I had so much fun trying to keep up with you on my bike. I felt like I was chasing after an olympian. I was pretty amazed. Only good things from here on out :)

From MichelleL on Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 20:05:34 from 42.98.202.215

Congrats! Great time! Is it the US half champs? They didn't do it in Jan this year?

From Jake K on Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 09:36:11 from 155.100.226.54

Michelle - Since the marathon trials were in houston in january, they moved the 1/2 champs to the summer (for 2012 and 2013)... in Duluth, part of Grandmas Marathon weekend.

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