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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.560.000.000.008.56

Mid to upper 50s, cloudy & breezy.  Easy 5.82 solo, then 2.74 run/walk w/ SnoFlake. 

Nice run. Some really pretty clouds and pink sunrise.  I feel boring today. Nothing interesting to report...

Saucony Fastwitch 3 Miles: 8.56
Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 11:50:40 from 67.185.148.81

Nothing interesting huh? Most people would say 8.56 miles was interesting but to you, the Mileage Maven, nothing at all...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 12:03:11 from 198.241.156.7

Yes, it really is saying something that 8.56 miles is old hat to you. Have a fabulous boring day.

From JD on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 14:41:59 from 64.65.159.206

I got up this morning to run, but then I read your post for today and fell asleep on the couch. Lol!!!!

Some days are like that. At least you got a nice sunrise to go with your 8.56 miles.

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 16:23:20 from 24.18.192.33

I bored you into sleep, didn't I?

Yeah, I love my 8.56 miles. There they sit, in the bank, and no one can take them away from me...

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 18:59:19 from 97.126.140.120

Nice Miles!!! Even if you were bored :)

From april27 on Wed, Sep 09, 2009 at 21:22:21 from 99.188.251.180

nice miles...and your ran 9 yesterday? i don't know how you do that? One day I want to be bored like you!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 10:57:14 from 24.18.192.33

I should probably clarify that my run was not boring. I have never found running to be a boring sport, since it's all about the inside of my brain. Somewhat pathetically, I never ceased to be entertained by that. ;) My blog report was the boring part, and - again pathetically - I doubt it would have been any more interesting if I gave more details about said brain... lol

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