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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

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.70

Objective: easy

5:05 AM: 43F, light rain, wind 3-7mph w/ gusts to 17

20 min. strength & stretches

I've got dead legs this morning. Even after my warm up miles, when I felt a lot looser, I was still slug-slow. I'm going chalk it up to my hard workout yesterday.

It was nice to have the temps above 40. But I do wonder whether I'll have an opportunity to practice a little running in my skort before I do it on marathon day. I'm still in tights; we old ladies get cold easily. Comon' spring!

Edited to add: Couple of recommendations for all my blog buddies... 1) A great tune for your iPod: Michael Tomlinson, "Run Like the River Runs" - not the solo version! 2) Spring cleaning inspiration website: http://organizedhome.com/

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 7.70

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 12:09:58 from 198.241.217.15

You're going to wear a skort, eh? I've thought about it, but I stick with shorts. Of course, I've been in long pants for it seems like forever, except for that race in Moab. That was a freakishly warm day.

I need more that inspiration to get my spring cleaning done, like about 50 hours in the day.

From snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 12:57:26 from 67.171.56.164

I hear you. Sometimes it feels like I do more thinking about cleaning than the actual deed. As for shorts, I have given enough of my blood to that particular type of garment (chafing). As soon as we crest 50 degrees, I can consider wearing my favorites again: http://www.skirtgoddess.com/products/commitment

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 13:01:09 from 198.241.217.15

So you chafe less with the skort than with shorts? Is it because of the fitted compression shorts underneath, or the fabric?

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 13:18:06 from 207.225.192.66

Hmmm I might have to try the skort. I'm a terrible chafer.

Great ideas on the spring cleaning... just wish I felt more like doing it. I'll have to look for that song, I'm always looking for good music to run with.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 17:08:53 from 67.171.56.164

Yes, shorts chafe me terribly. The skort has cured that. But I still have to use little pieces of flannel in certain other (ahem) garments to keep my skin from getting chewed up. I chafe SO easily. And it might be exacerbated by the wet climate. Rainy runs are worse than dry ones.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 17:11:39 from 67.171.56.164

I should add that the compression shorts in the skort are the key. Why not just wear bicycle shorts? (Gentlemen, please go away for a moment.) Camel toe. Google it. The skort I linked there is really cute (mental boost!) and has the most wonderful pockets.

From JD on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 17:14:37 from 64.65.159.206

Good run today. Sounds like almost ideal weather if not for the wind.

I have to Spring clean year round just to keep up.

And the chafing, I just won't go there.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 02, 2009 at 17:49:51 from 198.241.156.7

Chafing: 'nuf said.

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