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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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Lunaracers II Lifetime Miles: 198.23
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It's Thursday night, and I'm pre-blogging my non-run. lol  Resting Friday for a Saturday race.  But since I've got a minute, by special request (see Thursday entry and comments), here is Deena, goddess of the arm swing...

deena boston trials 2008

Comments
From redrooster on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 00:05:47

good luck in the race! hope the weather has improved!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 12:22:18

I'm anxiously awaiting your race results. Have a fantastic race.

So I have a question. Deena has her right arm swung way back, but what about her left arm? I thought you were supposed to avoid having your arms cross in front of your body, but that seems to be what she's doing here. Was I mistaken? Should I bow to the goddess of the arm swing and beg forgiveness?

From JD on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 12:34:43

Have a great time this weekend!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 12:45:49

Carolyn - Deena's forward swing looks just like the recommendation in Thomas Miller's book, Programmed to Run. I think it's just a different approach.

BTW, don't look forward too much for my results! lol I'm only in week 2 and I am not sure which race plan I'll pick tomorrow. But Western Washington is covered in fog this week (my favorite), so that might push me over the line to decide to really race it. At this point I'm thinking of viewing it as a progression workout. My intention signing up was just to have a mid-winter event to look forward to and keep me motivated. It's a war, you know. ;) I might bring a camera and make it a Tour of Swans run.

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