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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
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
10.090.000.000.0010.09

65F, clear and very windy.  Easy run, finished on the TM (ran out of time).  15 min. strength and stretching. 

It is nearly 20 degrees warmer this  morning than yesterday, some kind of freak heat wave is moving in.  The patio furniture is blowing all over the place and the house sounds like it does during our winter storms.  

There is a small group of women, some from my running club and some not, who are meeting during the week for some short runs.  I saw them this morning and joined them for a little while.  I couldn't quite keep up and chat at the same time, so I said goodbye after short time.  One of the women is someone I've seen running around the neighborhood for years (she is not in the club) so it was really nice to finally meet her.  She is from Quebec, one of my favorite places on earth.  Maybe when I am feeling a little faster I can join them again and practice my French.   

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 10.09
Comments
From auntieem on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:14:14 from 67.182.145.8

Yes, warm again! What a crazy fall we're getting. Even I would like it a bit cooler on marathon morning!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:50:06 from 67.185.148.81

You are an absolute Trooper to be up that early. It's spooky out at that time! Are you talking about that skinny red haired lady?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:54:59 from 198.241.174.15

Running in the wind is really tough, and it sounds like you've got quite the wind up there. I hope it blows some warm weather my way. We're freezing here in Denver.

From JD on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 14:34:53 from 64.65.159.206

Sheesh, another 10 miler...you've got some serious volume going lately!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 18:30:03 from 24.18.192.33

Jeff--I never saw a red haired runner. Of course, everything is black and white at that hour. Yesterday there were owls hooting, very spooky indeed.

From Kelli on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 19:01:25 from 71.219.96.151

It is amazing how that talking can slow you down, but it sure makes the time fly by faster!

That temperature change is freaky. usually wind means cold is coming, or so I thought!!!

Have a good week.

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