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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, Jan 04, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.86	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.86

Low 40sF, very rainy, very windy. Easy run, with last mile barefoot on TM. 20 min strength.

It's been a while since I had a "carwash" run, so I guess I was due for one. It was fine. Plenty comfortable in my "getup," though of course I'd prefer drier weather. I think the worst thing is knowing that car drivers can't see me. I was extra careful, but still had two close calls.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 6.86	BF Miles: 1.00

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 11:46:51 from 24.8.167.243

Wow. I'm impressed that you were able to run in the car wash weather. And I'm glad that your close calls weren't any closer. Please don't get yourself hurt!

From rattletrap on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 12:17:14 from 70.193.171.60

Be careful out there. One day I counted people texting/talking while driving and since then I've pretty much quit running any roads without sidewalks or VERY wide shoulders.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 13:15:47 from 207.225.192.66

All the texting/talking while driving is crazy! I agree with Rattletrap it makes running even more dangerous. Glad that the close calls were not any closer. Way to get a run accomplished in conditions most mortals would never even try. :)

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 13:47:27 from 24.18.192.33

With the driving rain, I can tell they just can't see me. But one was a car coming out of an alley -- you know how they get used to the sidewalk being free every other day so why not today? The other was just a rain-blinded SUV driver. Fortunately, I can see THEM and hear them and I TRUST NO ONE behind a wheel.

From april27 on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 20:28:23 from 99.188.251.180

Yes trust no one! I have very few shoulders and get nervous at times. At times I have waived my arms about to make sure they see me. But that only works in better weather!

From auntieem on Mon, Jan 04, 2010 at 23:43:26 from 24.17.177.218

Its dark and rainy morning like this that make me really appreciate trails (and lately swimming pools!).

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