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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, Sep 13, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
17.12	1.96	0.00	0.00	19.08

Sunny, humid, high 60sF in the shade, Sahara Desert in the sun (felt like it to me). Endurance run with lots of hills and some MP (9:00-9:15) at end.

I was assigned to run 2 MP miles before my cool down today, and I had every intention of doing so. You might even say I did. Sort of. In a mathematical way. At around mile 15.5 I found myself in the central area of the neighborhood, where there are a few more flat stretches than everywhere else. As planned, I started the MP part of the run. I wasn't quite through the first mile when I overheated pretty badly (face flushed with heat, head dizzy, and stomach getting ready to be sick). So I ended up doing cool off breaks all through the rest of the MP run, going as far as I could stand to go, then walk/jogging for about a minute to cool off. Splits: .84 @ 9:06, .33 @ 9:15, .45 @ 9:02, and .34 @ 9:13.

Somehow I have my doubts that this sort of off-n-on MP running will contribute anything to my fitness, but I can honestly say I did the best I could.

Weekly summary:
Mon-Sun total miles: 60.4

Mon 8.19 E
Tues 9.7 E
Weds 8.56 E
Thu 7.77 w/ V: 4 x 1000, 2:30 recov b/t: 4:57, 4:53, 4:52, 5:05
Fri 7.1 recov
Sat off
Sun 19.08 w/ 1.96 @ MP in "pieces"

Lunaracers II Miles: 19.08

Comments

From Bonnie on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 14:56:42 from 75.164.109.117

I hear you Sno, I felt pretty bad today when I did my faster bits too. I usually add about 15-20 secs/mile to my "desired" pace when it is hot - it costs you at least that much, especially after running 17 miles already in the heat. I am not trying to coach you, but you need to work on adjusting your expectations for weather/other factors. It will help with days like this.

You are doing SOOO well with your new training, I am so proud of you!!

From SnoFlake on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 15:06:29 from 24.18.192.33

I was outside this morning with dad and I thought it did feel a little bit too hot to be running. Nice splits, good work!

:-)

From RAD on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 15:19:11 from 76.27.12.70

Great mileage today! Even in the heat and out in the Sahara! :) The on/off miles can't be all wasted, I'm sure they will add to your training. Your doing a great job...keep up the inspiring dedication!

From auntieem on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 17:40:15 from 67.182.145.8

Great run today, Sno! I so admire your long runs. Your MP miles "in pieces" will certainly not hurt you. Your new training plan seems to be going so well; don't let one discouraging day bother you. It is warm today! I know you hate it, but to me it feels like such an unexpected treat this time of year.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 19:12:36 from 24.8.167.243

Your training has really been great lately. You shouldn't worry about the on-off MP today. It's got to better than no MP. You've really got to take the heat into account. Your training is really solid.

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 19:17:23 from 24.18.192.33

Thanks, everyone. I hope you all are right. I don't feel like I'm getting stronger or faster at all. But I "trust." Maybe I'll be the first human to prove that long miles and speed work make people slower... Just kidding. I need some clouds.

From april27 on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 19:59:24 from 99.188.251.180

I look at it this way--training runs are for messing up and feeling bad. I hated most of my long runs previous to my last race. Something usually went wrong--didn't sleep well, hot, ate too soon before run etc-- but then my race went awesome!

You are doing so well. I really like that you summed up your week at the end. I may start doing that too. Pluse I like to peak at your training week to try to mimic it for my own training.

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