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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

Fri, Aug 28, 2009

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

I love sleeping 9 hours. I feel so good today. :D But no matter how much I love the sleep, I do always feel a little pitiful when a runner goes by in front of the house and I didn't get to run. Why can't I have it all??? lol

I am being completely lazy this morning, possibly to make up for how busy I've been. SnoFlake slept in too, and we are just now (at 9:30 AM) getting "put together." I did a little internet shopping, cleaned out my email inbox, and am looking forward to having a giant airplane buzz my house. This is great fun; they do it every year. We have some friends with machine-loving little boys who are stopping by to watch it with us.

The finale of the week-long Boeing Classic is the professionals (older guys) tournament this weekend, and even a non-golf fan like me gets excited to see such good playing. All the residents in Snoqualmie Ridge get 4 free passes so we can go see some pros make the little ball go right into the little hole. It's amazing!

Happy weekend running to all, and best wishes to those racing. I look forward to checking the race reports!

Comments

From Kelli on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 12:47:55 from 71.219.64.200

How fun! Enjoy your "lazy" day off an have fun!!!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 13:29:14 from 24.8.167.243

You've got a well-deserved rest. And it sounds like there's a lot going on in your neck of the woods. Have a great time.

From auntieem on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 14:45:35 from 67.182.145.8

Sounds like a nice day (but one that might drive me crazy if it was happening to me). I am having my "rest" day as well, but I don't feel like resting at all!

Have fun watching the pros golf!

From JD on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 13:07:26 from 66.205.204.239

I love mornings like that.

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