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Location:

Snoqualmie,WA,

Member Since:

Jan 31, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR: 4:17 at Portland Marathon, Oct. 2007

5K PR 24:37 2009

10K PR 52:58 2010

Have run 22 marathons to date.

No injuries, ever.   :)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston (4:05 for my age/gender) - or, perhaps, to use my desire for a BQ as a way to get in the hated speed work so I don't just get slower and slower over the years.  This goal is "under (re)construction" right now, until I figure out whether it is truly what I want. :) 


Long-Term Running Goals:

To continue learning about myself and about running, and to enjoy being a fit, happy runner for life.   To always know why I am running and the best way to get the most (both mentally and physically) out of my runs.  To keep a sense of humor and remain optimistic about myself as a runner.  To enjoy running more and more with every passing year. 

Personal:

Baby boomer generation.  Jogged a little in my 20's and 30's.  Started running seriously in 2002.  Low-carb runner since January 2010. 

I love long runs and cold, cloudy weather.  I don't believe in "junk miles."  I am an optimist.  I adore dark chocolate, fog, my family, and knitting -- not necessarily in that order.  

"As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are."  -- Joan Benoit Samuelson 


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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Brooks ST3 Lifetime Miles: 891.35
Vibram Five Fingers KSO Lifetime Miles: 23.77
Brooks ST3 II Lifetime Miles: 965.17
Lunaracers II Lifetime Miles: 198.23
Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Lifetime Miles: 104.14
Asics Piranha Lifetime Miles: 536.83
RunAmocs (Softstar) Lifetime Miles: 16.23
Piranha II Lifetime Miles: 219.53
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.212.000.000.0018.21

53-55F, cloudy, w/ very light rain miles 6-10. Endurance run, club run, leg builder hill, and 2 unscheduled MP miles when I realized I was late for the club. 

There was a new runner at the club, beginning again after not running at all for a couple of years. She's been running on a TM the past month, the poor dear.  So I slowed my pace to run 1.5 miles with her, then it was just me and my invisible friends again. A good time was had by all. 

Asics Piranha Miles: 18.21
Comments
From JD on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 15:05:13 from 209.183.51.129

Only 3 weeks after a marathon. Nice!

It must have felt good to get a long run in again.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 20:00:22 from 24.8.167.243

Congratulations on a great long run. You're nice to encourage the beginner.

From Dale on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 20:28:20 from 69.10.215.11

Yes, but the important question is: Did you beat your invisible friends to the finish line?

From Bonnie on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 20:52:30 from 128.196.228.134

Even bigger question, did your invisible friends answer you? ;-).

Glad you had a nice run!

From april27 on Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 22:11:19 from 99.188.251.180

Man I need to take some post race notes from you....I'm starting training back up again tomorrow and I swear I either run too much or too little post races...I can't seem to get it right! and I keep having to feel like I"m starting all over again!

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 00:43:47 from 24.18.192.33

JD - It felt great!

Dale - My invisible friends always let me win. I'm all they've got after all.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 01:04:52 from 24.16.49.114

Sounds like your kind of weather!

Hey, when would your family like to get together for dinner and chitchat? We've got some friends that have a daughter the same age as yours and they have run multiple marathons in the past....lot's to talk about. Wait, you've met Larry, but I don't think you've met his absolutely wonderful wife. Let me know what works for you guys and I will set something up...

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 01:13:09 from 24.18.192.33

Sounds like fun. I'll PM you soon.

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