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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, May 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.27	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.27

47F, another sunny day. (How long can this last??) Easy/recovery run.

My Old Lady Persona was in full force this morning; that first mile was humorously slow and stiff. I was almost warmed by the time I came home. lol Just a toe in the water today.

What a busy weekend it's been. Now I'm off to get everyone fed and ready for Folklife, where we're going to play a little music today. Fun! :D

Saucony Progrid Ride Miles: 3.27

Comments

From Bonnie on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:40:15 from 75.164.106.34

have a fun day!!

Sorry I have been remiss in keeping up with the blog comments, I have 2 weeks until my grant is due and I am brain dead. Rest assured I am living vicariously through you. Hope 4-H went well yesterday for mini-sno.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 14:10:44 from 71.229.164.25

I'm glad to hear that you're having sun. I guess it's your turn. We had quite the rain storm last night, and today is overcast and has rained some.

That Folklife festival sounds like a lot of fun. I know you play the harp and your husband plays the violin. Does mini-sno, as Bonnie called her, play an instrument? Are there other instruments that your family plays?

From jefferey on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 14:48:38 from 67.171.56.220

Today is sunny - tomorrow is supposed to be showers and possible rain. Then back to the good stuff.

From JD on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 19:55:51 from 166.203.122.132

Sounds like fun. Do you guys have a band name?

From Snoqualmie on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 22:49:25 from 67.171.56.164

Bonnie, No problem. Young Miss Sno had a wonderful time. I look at your weather in the paper every day. Yikes.

Carolyn, she plays percussion with us in the band. She is just starting to learn guitar. :)

JD, not that you would find us anywhere (no cds, no website, and we perform under the dancers' banner instead of our own), but we are The Bramble Band. We play for the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Oh, and we only see each other about once a year now. lol Marketing Dept. nightmare.

From snoqualmie on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 22:50:03 from 67.171.56.164

Oh - forgot. Jeff- I am ready for some clouds or at least a little fog.

From Kelli on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 23:28:16 from 71.219.85.34

Hope you had a fun day after your beautiful morning run. That is perfect weather!!!

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