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
57F, mostly clear. Hill repeats, 5 x 1.5 min up, 3 min recov., on 15+% grade hill
After a long warm up, my legs felt pretty good, but no proof in today's pudding. Very slow. I may try for a few more miles tonight.
PM- 2.73
Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 2.73
Brooks ST3 II Miles: 6.81
Comments
From auntieem on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:42:37 from 67.182.145.8
Patience, I think, for the proof. You are getting stronger every second, you just don't see it. I believe when I started these intense workouts, the progress seemed to come in bursts. Like all of a sudden, WOW!, where did THAT come from! I think I'll be in Seattle next Friday (25th), if you want to run together.
That is a seriously steep hill. Was that on SC hill?
You're definitely getting stronger, it's just hard to see it from day to day.
From JD on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 13:31:17 from 64.65.159.206
One day you'll step outside for a run and right into a big vat of proof pudding!
From april27 on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 18:35:50 from 99.188.251.180
haha proof pudding...
From Dale on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 19:04:24 from 69.10.215.11
mmmmmm, pudding.......
Try putting the pudding at the top of the hill......
From Snoqualmie on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 20:30:41 from 24.18.192.33
This is cracking me up. Tapioca is nice.
CofC- yes, SC hill.
A-Em- I'm off on the 25th. But thx!
From Dale on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 20:41:50 from 69.10.215.11
[Drool]Tapioca..........[/Drool]
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