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Runner Bio: Kimberlee Pierce Sheng

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KimPossible herself!

Why I’m A Runner: I am a runner because I love to compete with myself. I love the subconscious moment when my mind and body shift into auto pilot, the wind is on my face, and I am at peace. Some days are better than others but I love knowing that I will run another day. Running is one of the few things that I do for me, it’s not contingent on anyone else, and I’m more than okay in a crowd or totally solo.  I’m not a “fast” runner so for me it’s about being in the moment and celebrating every accomplishment. My model is “strong and steady will finish the race”; it’s never let me down and keeps me coming back for more.

I’m Pretty Awesome At: I’m pretty awesome at downhill trail running. I have been known to walk 6-miles uphill on trail so that I can run back down…I can’t certify it but I’m pretty sure I can fly.

Future Goals: I am currently in “Comeback Mode.” Last year I went through a major surgery, which brought all of my physical activities to a halt.  I have been working to rebuild my strength with weight training, dance classes, yoga and of course, interval training runs. My goal for 2020 is to complete a ½ marathon (13.1 is my sweet spot) and pick up a number of fun runs in between. I am officially back on trail, because I can’t stay away, but there are more miles to come in my future.

Random Fun Facts: I am the Original KP- KimPossible.  A few years back I spent my 40th Birthday completing the KimPossible 20 for 40.  I set out to compete in 20 running events over the course of my 40th birthday calendar year. I invited friend and family to join me on course as often as they could and I competed in runs all over the US.  I successfully ended the year having exceeded my goal of 20 events with 7 half marathons under my belt.  I’ve already started dreaming up a plan for my 50th Birthday, which is only a couple years away – let’s see what KimPossible can do next…yikes!

“You become strong by doing the things you need to be strong for. This is the way genuine learning takes place.” -Audre Lorde 

Instagram: @kpsheng

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Training Log

02.23.20 training log

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M – 5 mile SOS* workout lactate threshold treadmill run with 3 miles @ ~8:18 pace (1% incline, 7.2 speed). Urgh. That.Did.Not.Feel.Good. Definitely tired from late travel the night before, not sleeping well, and daylong workshop. The pace felt much harder than it should have for such a short amount of time…let it go, let it go…

15 minutes strengthen work, focus on gluteal and hip strength


Tu – REST


W – 5 mile easy road run around the outside of Disneyland with Odessa. Wound up doing some fun and random interval segments trying to cross the ginormous intersections and dodging tourists, strollers, etc.

Cookie Lyon
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Th – 5 mile easy treadmill run, 5.8 speed (~10:15 pace). Catching up on Empire. Will Andre survive his cancer? Will Jamal’s character be written off the show?? Will Cookie and Lucious keep their company and relationship together???

F – 6 mile SOS workout treadmill run with 4 miles at marathon pace (1% incline, 6.8 speed = ~8:45 pace). Now that felt good! Pace felt focused but reasonable. Still not super sure if it’s sustainable for almost four hours, but guess what? Don’t have to answer that question today.

Sa – touchdown at home 11am after a weeklong conference, drop off bags and kiss the kitties, then off to Bachelor to downhill ski. Bluebird skies, mostly great snow with some sneaker (and harrowing) icy spots.


Su – downhill ski at Bachelor. Hello, happy place, and thank you, Coalition Snow Taken For Granite All Mountain Skis https://www.coalitionsnow.com/

Total run miles: 21

Meditated 7 out of 7 days!

*SOS = Something of Substance. Basically any run with a targeted goal other than an easy run. Includes speed work, tempo runs at marathon pace, and long runs.

Training Log

02.16.20 training log

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Recap on February goals:

Running: 10-20 miles per week, with 2 SOS runs per week (“something of substance” in Hanson’s Marathon Method parlance, basically a non-easy run with a specific purpose) [https://hansons-running.com/pages/training-plans]

Skate ski lessons

Resume gym lead climbing


M – 6 mile trail SOS workout: general aerobic w/10x 10 second hill repeats & 10x 100m strides @ 5:45 pace.

Lead climb 5.11- @ [Bend Rock Gym]

T – Skate ski lesson #2! No surprise, of the 10 people in class I appear to be the most aerobically fit and strongest but…am in the bottom 3 for picking up the technique quickly. Sigh. This is why we learn new things, right?! What I do not have in talent and the ability to not overthink things I will make up for with persistence. Skate on!

Two hour alpine skills/drills downhill ski course on Bachelor with Oregon Adaptive Sports – so cool that the OAS organization offers these FREE trainings to their volunteers. Picked up some really constructive drills to help with weight transfer and smoother turns

15 minute core strength session

W – REST

Th – 4 mile trail easy run 51:29 with my friends who also happen to be my coworkers Dev & Hobbes (they kind of sound like buddies in a cop movie, no?)

Lead climb @ Bend Rock Gym

F – Skate ski lesson #3! Why can’t I fully weight my left ski! Why am I guarded with significant trust issues?? #workinprogress

Volunteered with OAS in the afternoon!

Sa – 6 mile road SOS workout 55:01 with 4 miles at marathon pace 8:45 [8:45; 8:44; 8:42; 8:37]

Lead climb @ Bend Rock Gym

Sports massage @ [https://www.actiondynamix.org/]

Su: 5 mile trail easy run with my beloved in Shevlin. No watch, no problems. Just a sunny day wearing lots of layers up top and shorts because it is still February.

21 total run miles

Meditated 7 out of 7 days!