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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
Tue, Jan 27, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.180.000.002.508.68

Objective: VO2 improvement - warm up + 6 x (4 min hard,  4 min jog) + cool down miles

Conditions at 5:00 AM:  31F, light wind (2-10 mph), snowing lightly. Pavement went from bare and dry to white within 1st 4 miles, then snow stopped falling. 

I'm just guessing at the number of VO2 miles.  I went by time and by effort level but I think I was pretty slow for a VO2 session due to the snow and the tiredness.  Nevertheless, I feel really happy with this workout because I pushed myself. 

There is an interesting discussion about cadence on the Running Times marathon forum.  Lots of points of view & lots of things to mull over + some links to drills videos but I haven't watched them yet. 


Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 8.68
Comments
From leslie on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:11:02

ARe you over your bug? I was just reading your last few entries, I just noticed your number of marathons. I also have done 16! I have decided to the grand slam this season so by the end of the year I will hit 20! You sure have impressive times!!! I hope your personal issues are resolved, I agree running can be a huge help in sorting things out. Have a great day!

From snoqualmie on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:24:56

Thanks, Leslie! I never really came down with anything. It just feels like I'm fighting it. I hope you get your 20th! I'll probably do 3 in 2009, but maybe I will sneak in a 4th for number 20. My major (fast) ones will be Eugene in May and ??? in the fall. I'm signed up for the inaugural Seattle Rock N Roll just 'cuz I couldn't resist (will not race it fast). My desire for a BQ is becoming an obsession, so that's my main objective rather than quantity. :D

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:34:10

Good job going out in the snow today. I was a wimp. I'll follow your link for the cadence discussion a little later. I've been thinking a lot about cadence lately. You always point me to good information.

From JD on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:47:19

Nice workout. It's good to see you've got some "decent" weather up there...anything over 30 degrees and winds under 10 mph is good...I guess...

Spring can't get here soon enough.

From Kelli on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 14:54:28

Great workout once again!!! I am glad your temperatures are warming up some. Hope the SNOT was under control today, the cold sure does make that hard!!

From jefferey on Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 17:36:18

That was an uppercut to Winter right there. VO2 max work with snow on the ground...and Winter goes down for a standing 8 count! Excellent work!

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