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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

Mon, Sep 21, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.13	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.13

48F, clear & starry. Another recovery run (legs still stiff and sore from Saturday). 15 min. core & upper body.

Doin' the old-lady shuffle again this morning. For some reason, my left quad is more sore by far than my right. I hate to think what that might mean.

I don't know how many people are familiar with Kevin Beck's rather odd website. It is odd but interesting! Much of the oddness lies in the difficulty of navigating through all that he has to offer. You cannot see it from the home page, but if you follow the right bread crumbs there is a nice motivational page I'd like to share, here.

Saucony Fastwitch 3 Miles: 6.13

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:05:55 from 198.241.174.15

I had never heard of Kevin Beck or that website before. Very interesting! I especially liked this quote from the main page:

"The greatest physical determinants are, regardless of your event, an aerobic base developed through years of accumulated mileage and - just as important - consistency (a by-product of resilience, both physical and psycho-emotional). Believe this philosophy, scrawl it on the inside of your eyelids, live it, and regardless of your inherent abilities, you'll look around one day and be pleasantly astonished at your own improvement and achievements."

Thanks for sharing! You always lead me down interesting paths.

I hope that left quad gets happy.

From auntieem on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 13:44:29 from 67.182.145.8

Is your hill canted one way or the other? Quad soreness could also be related to the way you jog DOWN the hill. Do you lead with the left?

Loved the Kevin Beck motivational page. I will read it every day, and add a few of my own. Lately, my body is literally exploding with energy at times. I will remind myself daily that this is called POWER, and will help me run better. Yikes, its getting close.

From JD on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 14:16:38 from 64.65.159.206

Chilly this morning! It was 48 degrees here too. I didn't run in it but when I was outside...I felt it.

I liked Beck's motivational page. I particularly like his attitude about competition and training aggressively.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 14:46:30 from 24.18.192.33

A-Em, I'm not sure about that left leg - I'll have to watch for that. I wish I knew how to get some of your energy. Let me know if you have any secrets. I feel like I'm less fit than ever these days, and trying to keep a positive attitude is hard. My paces are all getting slower and my energy is rock bottom. This morning I tried to figure out a marathon plan for Victoria and I could not honestly write down a pace anywhere near what I had hoped for, or even a PR for that matter. Sorry for the whining. I'm pretty low.

From JD on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 16:59:25 from 64.65.159.206

Sounds like how I felt leading up to the marathon. The taper phase really made a difference and I felt a lot better. I think these higher miles and workouts you've been running are throwing your body (and mind) into adaptation mode. No doubt you're getting stronger!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 17:41:18 from 198.241.174.15

It does sound like you're in need of a taper. You've been working really hard at exactly the time that you should be working hard relative to the date of your marathon.

I wish I could say something to make you feel better.

I think I will recommend a movie, inasmuch as Sukkot is coming up soon. It's an Israeli movie and it's in Hebrew with English subtitles. It's called Ushpizin. It has to do with the Sukkot holiday. You might enjoy it.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 17:45:32 from 24.18.192.33

JD, that is exactly what I need to hear. Please keep telling me that! I mean really, I am about as low as I can be and this is not in my nature. But my pace this morning was around 13:00!!! (moan!) I have never looked forward to a taper before, but I feel like it is my only hope.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 22:25:24 from 24.18.192.33

Thanks, Carolyn. I'll look into that movie.

From april27 on Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 09:05:55 from 99.188.251.180

Sno--Many I was at avg 11 pace this morning...I walked up most of my usual hills...it was horrid...I just figured I need a race in my sights to train for. (I have a 5K in october...but seriously it will be over in 30 or less minutes) Unfortunately I got nothin...why can't they have xmas races?

Any who I agree I think you need to taper...you will be fine--keep your chin up and just keep running!

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