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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, Sep 19, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.12	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.12

Objective: General aerobic. Taper countdown: 16 days

Weather: mid 50's F. Heavy fog.

15 min. abs & weights

A very still, quiet morning. I didn't quite get the miles in that I wanted, and I'm still struggling a little off and on with this stupid leg thing (see Tues. & Weds), so I haven't had the week I planned. Since I had Tuesday off, I think I would like to get a run in tomorrow, which would normally be my rest day. The plan for Sunday is a ~15 mile run with a good portion of it at marathon pace. Thanks again to everyone who has left comments on my blog this week. It means a lot to mean and is very encouraging.

Comments

From Carolyn on Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 10:09:39

Good luck with the stupid leg thing. I hope it goes away.

I know it's frustrating when things interfere with your race preparation. When I was getting ready for the half marathon I did in August, I found out that I needed to have minor surgery on July 2. I went ahead with it and then didn't recover as quickly as I thought I would. I really didn't get in the running I had intended to in the weeks before the race.

But don't stress about the missed day. You are very well prepared for your race and you'll be fine. Make up the day tomorrow if you want, but I think it's not a big deal if you don't (as if I know anything about marathon training).

From Meadow on Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 10:55:04

I'm sorry to hear that you are still struggling with the leg thing, but maybe you'll get it out of the way before race day ;).

Remember to take it nice and slow tomorrow if you do decide to run!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 15:02:00

Carolyn & Meadow, thanks so much for the encouragement! This leg thing would be extremely upsetting if I had not had so many other TMS episodes before. (The worst being a 7 year period of severe chronic back pain for which I had exhausted all treatments other than surgery when I discovered Sarno's books. Now there are many books out there. I was pain free within 2 weeks. Now I've had 2 or 3 more experiences and I know the pattern.)

Getting back to this morning, I'd be running along, everything fine, and then my mind would fall on something that is upsetting me and boom! Unbelievable sharp pain, to the point of limping. Then I go through the TMS reminders in my head and it goes away. Go to step one and repeat... Arg! There is zero doubt in my mind as to what is happening. But I am so susceptible to this; unfortunately it's my nature and my childhood.

Since I have not run as much this week I am totally energized so the TMS is like an annoying leash. But it's nice to feel how strong I've gotten.

Fortunately, as you pointed out, I've done all the work. I can afford a set back right now, since it's so minor as to almost be insignificant. Thanks again.

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