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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, Feb 16, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.46	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.46

Objective: easy

Conditions at 5:30 AM: 32F, occasionally breezy, fog, very icy on roads, less on sidewalks.

15 min. strength work

I felt stronger today. :D I was surprised to see how much lighter it was during the last 10-15 minutes of my run, since I haven't been out in the early morning for a week. The equinox is like a slowly approaching car on a highway: it seems like it will never get here, and then whooosh! --it passes by at top speed. Spring will be here before we know it. There is a variety of ornamental cherry that blooms around here in February and I saw one this morning. Makes a person want to go out and buy primroses!

I think Winter was not pleased to see me out there this morning, and coated the road with ice in his rage. It seemed to get even icier during the run. But not being able to run for nearly a week made me twice as eager to be out there, so any little victory for Winter has backfired on him. bwahahaha

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 4.46

Comments

From jefferey on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 11:37:12

Another nice morning. I saw the sun come up but then it fogged up where my run was. Glad you are feeling better. I can feel a pizza party coming soon.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 13:05:43

Good to see you out and running again! I sure hope you are right, I can't wait for spring to get here :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 15:37:21

I'm so glad you're feeling better! Winter may have won a battle, but you're winning the war.

I remember not long ago when we were celebrating the end of January. Now we're halfway through February. February will be over before we know it and spring will come. I'm so used to running in the cold, I'm a little worried about having to run in warmer weather.

From snoqualmie on Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 18:19:11

But just think, Carolyn... we've been running with the extra weight of winter clothes and when we shed them we'll feel so light!

I ordered seeds today. :D

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