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

Sun, Sep 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.50

Low 50s, cloudy w/ showers and sunbreaks, then just pouring rain. Easy run.

I ran my first few miles with SnoFlake, then took her home and continued on. I enjoyed running some parts of the neighborhood I haven't been to in a long time, where I ran some very steep hills and felt stronger than I used to. Nine hours of sleep = heaven -- my legs feel much better today and I was able to get into a good "easy" pace (10:00-10:30) instead of the slog I had yesterday. But with good pace comes body heat... I was extremely uncomfortable with my rain jacket in the final couple of miles. I guess it's better to just get wet once I am warm.

So I am a little short on my goal miles this week, and I did not have a proper long run, but I am ok with it. That is the really nice thing about doing lots of long runs - you can miss one without feeling tragic.

Mon-Sun total 57.41 miles

Lunaracers II Miles: 8.50

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Sep 06, 2009 at 18:14:09 from 24.8.167.243

Nobody gets too much heaven no more. I'm glad you got some.

Also, it's wonderful that you're feeling stronger on the hills. You are definitely getting stronger.

From april27 on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 09:21:31 from 99.188.251.180

Have you thought about getting a lighter rain jacket? I have a mizuno--it works pretty good..and if i need to be warmer than I put on layers underneath. The only bad thing is I don't have a hood on it...

What jacket do you have again?

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Sep 07, 2009 at 10:43:23 from 24.18.192.33

I have one light jacket (Pearl Izumi), but it has no resistance in a downpour. Might as well just wear extra shirts and avoid the swish swish. Then I also have a medium weight gortex jacket and a heavier cycling jacket. I wish there was a jacket that would keep a person dry, but NOT warm, lol. Fortunately, we don't get much rain in summer. That's a Seattle secret by the way. I could be arrested for telling you. ;)

From april27 on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 23:43:06 from 99.188.251.180

I have a brooks that I love...or maybe it is mizuno...i'm so confused...I got a nike one too but it is too baggy. I know wear it for a regular jacket just out in town.

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