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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, Jun 29, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.82	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.82

53F, cloudy, calm & dry. Easy pace run.

My legs still are not feeling 100% since Saturday's run, which I attribute to running so many miles in the Piranha's. That's not something I've done before, but I'm sure it will make me stronger.

Absolutely perfect running weather this morning, imo. Lovely and cool. I saw two bucks and a doe, but they all seemed to be getting along. No love wars this time of year I guess. Got a nice picture of them, but too little time at the moment to post it.

For anyone still interested in my cat saga, he is still indoors and he is still pretty angry about it. We get the cat alarm at about 3:30 or 4 every morning, and he spends about 90 minutes "talking about his feelings" about 3 times a day. I never had a colicky baby, but I suppose this is what that's like. His walking harness proved inadequate and he did a quick Houdini move and escaped from it last week, so no walks until the new Bengal-proof walking jacket comes in the mail.

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 7.82

Comments

From KP on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 12:05:26 from 65.208.22.25

perfect weather! i'm jealous.

thanks for the cat update. it doesn't surprise me he got out of the harness. cats are the sneakiest things...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 16:06:03 from 198.241.174.15

So I wonder if he got out of his collar himself last time he went missing.

Congratulations on the great running weather.

From allie on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 18:18:09 from 174.23.194.233

i am definitely still interested in the cat saga. thanks for the update. glad you enjoyed some perfect weather this morning.

From CookieLegs on Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 21:03:16 from 71.36.79.41

Sounds like the kitty wants his freedom! (It's always hard trying to decide whether to give it to them or not.)

Glad you got some nice cool weather for running; it is WAY hot in Salt Lake City!

From Barb on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 05:15:37 from 81.85.252.242

Oh running and seeing doe/deer...sounds blissful! I, too, enjoy hearing about the "Cat Who _______"....yes and the saga continues.

From auntieem on Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 11:19:48 from 24.18.77.246

Sorry about the tired legs; you are probably right, though, it will make you stronger. The cat issue will definitely make you stronger! I can only imagine how much "talking" I'd have to endure if my boys did not get outside! Jesus is famous for ditching his collar; about once a month - no idea how he does it.

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