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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

Sun, Feb 08, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.10	3.00	0.00	0.00	18.10

Objective: endurance + progression (6 mi easy, 6 mi moderately hard, 3 mi very hard, 3 mi easy)

Conditions at 7:30 AM: 40F, windy (6-9 mph w/ gusts 28 mph - increased through run), sunshine with increasing clouds

I changed into the new shoes at 11.7 mi (went past my house) and I just love them! Smooth and flexible, they feel like they're not even there. These might be my favorites. The Air Spans went back to the store. I seem to be having some trouble "deleting a shoe." In shoe manager, I clicked "delete shoe" but they are still on the list. Any suggestions?

I had a pleasant run for the most part, though the wind was brutal at times.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 11.70	Brooks ST3 Miles: 6.40

Comments

From kelsey on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 17:01:36

AWESOME workout for those conditions! I may have to steal that type of workout once I get into slightly higher mileage. Although I could do without the 30 mph gusts!

From JD on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 17:30:14

You really know how to knock out those long runs week after week. Nice run!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 19:31:06

That's quite the progression workout, and in the wind too. Great job!

From snoqualmie on Sun, Feb 08, 2009 at 22:28:24

You'll notice I didn't list any actual paces. Hahahaha Honestly though, it is futile to even look at one's Garmin when running (so called) up a hill into 20 mph winds. It was all by perceived effort. And if you're chugging along and realize you are not actually moving forward due to wind, well, that's just like the treadmill, right? Except you get to enjoy outdoors and the tailwind dividends. That's my outlook anyway.

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