Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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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, Apr 07, 2009

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

Well, it seems insane with the sun finally shining and the air so warm, but we are making one last attempt at a ski day. It will be spring skiing for sure (soft & wet). My goal is to have just enough fun, but not so much that I interfere with my running for the rest of the week. lol A little ding in my mileage this week, but if I look at the big picture it's ok: life is short and both of these sports are dear to me.

PM update: hellooooo quadriceps! ouch.

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 10:28:47 from 207.225.192.66

Here's to having a fun day Whoot whoot :) I'll be thinking of you as I look at our mountains!! Have a great time!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 10:48:19 from 198.241.217.15

I hope the ski trip works out for you today. Have a great time!

From april27 on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 11:20:10 from 99.188.251.180

have a great trip!

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 14:49:43 from 71.210.121.51

Yea, enjoy the spring - you deserve it!

From JD on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 17:26:45 from 64.65.159.206

Spring Skiing! Good cross training.

From jefferey on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 12:12:59 from 67.171.56.220

That is a crack up. I'm still saying hello to some muscles after these speed workouts! Hope you had a super time!

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