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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

Wed, Oct 06, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.95	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.95

44F, another clear and starry early-morning. Easy run. 20 minutes strength conditioning.

Today was my first day of feeling like my legs were "back." The past two days have been pleasant, but sluggish, and today I felt really good. My pace is still in the toilet but that will come back soon too.

Everyone go over and congratulate April on her wedding!

Jupiter has been incredibly bright this week, with the added bonus of not being covered up by our usual Northwest cloud layer. We got our telescope out last night and looked at its moons. And btw, I think Ganymede and Callisto would be great names for cats.

Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Miles: 3.95

Comments

From JD on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 19:10:32 from 166.128.237.57

Great cat names! Poor Ganymede would be spelling her name for everyone all of her life though.

From april27 on Wed, Oct 06, 2010 at 21:17:53 from 99.188.251.180

Aww Sno you are too sweet. I got a new pic up too. I think I will put up new blog pics every so often just to mark this time in my life. I really do feel fortunate!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 07, 2010 at 09:25:03 from 24.8.167.243

Good names for cats, but maybe not for kids. Particularly Ganymede.

I'm glad your legs are feeling better. I need to try to be more like you.

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