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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

Mon, Apr 20, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.67	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.67

Objective: recovery/easy

5:40 AM: 43F, breeze 3-9 mph, mostly clear, light enough to go out w/out headlamp!

It is very hard for me to get out the door for these short runs, or get out of bed for that matter. They hardly seem worth the trouble of gearing up, and washing out all the running clothes afterwards. Does anyone else have trouble going on short runs?

I reached a little milestone in that my paper blog (which is where I keep all the really juicy secrets; just kidding) filled up with yesterday's entry. I now begin a new book, purchased way back in December. This is my 4th book now. The 3rd book was started 12-3-06. It is so much fun to look through old entries and race reports.

OMG! Time watch Boston marathon now! Very exciting race, for both the women and the men! Amazing athletes - just incredible. Ryan Hall and Kara Goucher both taking 3rd place - wow. They probably hoped for better, but I am totally impressed by their getting on the podium with that strong field of runners, and both are so young in their marathon careers. That was only Goucher's second marathon of her life. They are both just getting started!

Saucony Progrid Ride Miles: 4.67

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 10:16:51 from 71.229.164.25

I sometimes have a hard time getting out the door regardless of the length of the run. Today was one of those days. We must be on the same wavelength.

Congratulations on filling up your 3rd paper blog. Look at all you've accomplished. You've been very consistent for a long time. I hope that I can keep up running like you have. My husband seems to think I'm going to stop running after my marathon. He's got another think coming.

Thanks for the reminder about the Boston Marathon! I better check and see what's going on.

From rattletrap on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:05:26 from 70.192.56.82

I look forward to the short runs with Kym. It's those darn 10 milers every day that I dread. Sometimes I hit the snooze button 2 or 3 times before dragging my butt out of bed!

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:33:35 from 207.225.192.66

When it comes to shorter runs I worry that I'm not doing enough. Well I think I always worry that I'm not doing enough.

Congrats of your little milestone. I have never been one to really track my miles until recently. So I think that it's great you get to see all that you have accomplished.

From JD on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 17:58:36 from 64.65.159.206

I like the shorter runs because they feel so good. It's shorter so it doesn't wipe you out, but you still get that high. Plus it feels good to purge the legs of any tightness they might have from a previous run.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:05:19 from 67.171.56.164

Maybe it's partly because my body warms up very slowly. I start feeling loose and springy around mile 2-3, then it's almost time to go home! Lots of vegetables and only a taste of dessert.

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