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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, Jan 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
18.36	0.00	0.00	0.00	18.36

Objective: endurance/moderate (Meant to be a progression workout, but just didn't have it in me today.)

Conditions at 7 AM: 32F, occasional light snow, some fog. Windy at times. 1/2 to 1 inch of new snow, streets mostly bare but icy in spots. Sidewalks covered in some areas.

Not a very good run today. I had a problem with my energy level to begin with and I might be fighting a cold. Then about mile 8 I decided to try working (mentally) through a personal conflict I've had the past couple of days. Instead of the usual running-inspired flash of genius and resolution, it ended up with a private pity party and a drain of what little energy I had left. Ah well. That can sometimes happen. The goal of the run then became: "finish the miles," and I'm pleased that I was able to do it.

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 18.36

Comments

From JD on Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 14:53:10

Sheesh! Nice long run! I wish I could run 18 + miles under even ideal conditions/state of mind. You inspire me to toughen up...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 19:57:12

Great job finishing your long run, progression or not. I hope you get your conflict resolved. You are such a dedicated runner.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 10:09:51

Way to stick it out on a long tough run... I have been struggleing with the mental thing... maybe I'm just plain mental LOL but sometimes I think our attitudes have alot to do with the way we feel.

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