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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, Mar 22, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.840.000.000.004.84

42F, cloudy and calm, a few sprinkles.  Easy run w/ form drills. 20 min strength work.

This is the best marathon recovery I've ever had.  Today's run was so much fun. When I was doing the form drills, I just shot forward and my pace was dropping into the 9s without much extra effort at all.  

So here's the formula, for my future reference:

week 1 - no running, walk as much as I can.

week 2 - short runs with added (brief) intensity as soon as it feels good.

3rd week - (this week) begin running longer but still no long, intense speed work. 

So my mileage for March will be ka-ka, but I think I'll be more healthy and fit for the training to come.  Still no injuries, 8 years and counting.   :D 

Brooks ST3 Miles: 4.84
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 13:01:21 from 198.241.217.15

Excellent! I'm glad you've found your magic formula for marathon recovery. Make it through the ka-ka mileage for March and then you'll be all set to ramp up that training for Newport!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 13:55:04 from 67.168.154.220

AFter my first marathon I took it super easy and came back nicely...the 2nd one I came back right away and got injured and was off 3 months minimum so I see the benefit you are talking about. Glad to hear you are doing so well!!

From april27 on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 15:48:38 from 209.7.14.179

Wow you have been running for a long time! that post race schedule sounds great!

From Dale on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 15:52:21 from 69.10.215.11

That no injuries part sounds wonderful. Unfortunately, I'm not that disciplined. Great that you've found a routine that works!

From JD on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 20:00:23 from 209.183.51.66

You do recovery right!

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