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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
2.680.000.000.002.68

Mid 40s F, clear and starry.  Easy, short run.   

Very quiet in the neighborhood this early (4:45ish); I saw only one car.  Managed to scare myself turning my headlamp on someone's Halloween decorations.  lol 

Lunaracers II Miles: 2.68
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 09:22:37 from 24.8.167.243

You were sure out bright and early this morning. OK, maybe it wasn't bright. That's pretty funny about you scaring yourself.

My headlamp was fairly useless this morning. I don't know what's wrong with it. It hasn't been that long since I put new batteries in. I guess I'll change the batteries again and see if that helps.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 10:02:21 from 207.225.192.66

Nice early run! Sorry to hear about the Halloween scare... I'm setting up my witch this weekend. Hope I can scare a few... Bah ha ha (evil laugh)

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 11:05:15 from 166.205.133.84

Just be sure you take out the batteries whenever you have worn it in the rain (to dry out).

From auntieem on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 11:45:19 from 67.182.145.8

Boo! I've got to go get some pumpkins today!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 14:16:56 from 198.241.174.15

Thanks for the tip. Maybe wetness was the problem, because the headlamp seemed to get increasingly dim over the course of the run. The batteries are drying out now.

From SnoFlake on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 14:59:37 from 24.68.238.83

LOL yes I think I'll wait until after Halloween to go running in the dark.;-) Nice miles.

From JD on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 17:03:23 from 70.96.78.157

Hahaha! That's pretty funny about the Halloween scare. 'Tis the season!

From april27 on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 at 21:52:31 from 99.188.251.180

I did the same thing!!! Okay I didn't get scared but I was admiring some of the cooler decorations! I can't believe it is October already!

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