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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

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.14	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.14

55F, cloudy, dry. Easy run. 20 min. strength work.

I had a fine run, but I am starting to feel a bit sleep deprived. Might have to "go to bed with the chickens" tonight. Hm. That doesn't sound right, does it? Well, to bed super early, you know? An old idiom.

This morning I was pondering something that confuses me. If I wear the Nike Lunaracers, which have quite a bit of bounce, when I do my speed work, am I cheating myself of the full workout? Furthermore, if I do not plan to wear them in the marathon, should I perhaps not wear them for speed work? It almost makes more sense to wear them on easy days, ironically.

Though I am yet again pressed for time, I just have to mention my new toy: an iPhone. How did I ever live without it??? All that stuff I used to have in my pockets (voice recorder, iPod & phone) when I went running is gone, replaced by this one little unit. I also have email, internet, a notepad, 150 classic books, tides, maps (including real time traffic), MapMyRun, Kindle, a translator... I cannot even list it all. Mr. Sno and I both got them. The only drawback is that we had to go over to the dark side and use AT&T. And the only inconvenience is that I don't have much time to play with it all! :)

Apologies for not getting to everyone's blogs lately. I will try to catch up later. Cheers.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 6.14

Comments

From jun on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:17:57 from 66.239.250.209

I wish I had advice for you on your shoes, but I've got nothing. As for your iPhone . . . . sinner. You are officially hand-cuffed by technology. Ha. Great job this morning.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:22:18 from 198.241.156.7

Ditto what jun said.

And aren't you fancy with your iPhone. I don't even have an iPod, just a knock-off.

BTW, I am feeling sleep deprived too. I just about fell asleep waiting at the doctor's office yesterday (I went in for another ART session).

From auntieem on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:23:25 from 67.182.145.8

An iphone? You are so progressive. Beware the extra radiation of the thing in your pocket.

I've been meaning to ask you if you wear your Lunaracers for races. I think they may not have quite enough cushioning for me for my marathon. And, no, I don't think its cheating to wear them for speedwork!

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 12:51:35 from 207.225.192.66

Lucky!!! I want an iphone LOL... I have no advice on the shoes. I usually just buy what is comfortable and I can afford at the time, then run in them til I need new ones.

From Lysa on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 14:05:15 from 76.23.52.240

my hubby had an iphone that broke on him and he is having serious withdrawls. Its like anything else, ie. the internet, any kind of cell phone, this blog, facebook, email, and DVR's..how did we EVER live without any of it! Nice run. good job getting out there even being tired!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 15:27:31 from 71.35.168.173

I saw a man and what looked to be a 12 or 13 year old girl running/walking Wednesday evening at the ridge. Could that possibly have been your Husband and Snoflake?

Also, Make sure you clear it with the husband if you really want to "go to bed with the chickens". Who knows, he may be all for it. :-)

From JD on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 16:21:32 from 64.65.159.206

Chickens just don't do it for me.

I remember life before ATM's even existed!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 17:27:48 from 24.18.192.33

Jeff - No, we had Knit Night on Wednesday, including DD.

JD - I hear ya! I like to tell other moms (who are always so much younger than I though our kids are same age) that cars had no seat belts when I was a kid. Did you ever see the movie Blast From The Past?

From JD on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 19:46:08 from 209.183.51.62

I haven't seen it. Is it available/worth finding/funny?

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 20:19:32 from 166.205.131.80

It is hilarious! A must see for boomers. When you do, you will know why this discussion reminded me of it.

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