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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
8.170.000.000.008.17

40F, raining, wind 10-15 mph.  (Smartwool alert.) Easy run.  

So great to be outside again!  I was able to leave the house a little later than usual this morning, so I even got to run in daylight the last 3 miles or so.  This was my longest run since the marathon and everything feels great.  Onward! 

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 8.17
Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 13:38:18 from 67.185.148.81

Were you running on Douglas at about 7:15? Pretty sure I saw you...nasty weather out there! Good for you to brave it...

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 14:09:00 from 24.18.192.33

That sounds about right. Black tights, blue jacket? Not too bad out there with the right clothing - not until I stopped running, came inside and got very cold.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 15:06:37 from 24.8.167.243

I am always really cold after I stop running.

Great job today. I'm glad that you're feeling great.

From april27 on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 15:09:59 from 99.188.251.180

I'm sort of glad I get cold when I stop running...it keeps me from walking during a run! LOL Great job and glad you got to go outside today!

From Kelli on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 15:19:08 from 71.219.97.106

I am so glad everything feels great! AND that you made it outside. Man, it is cold already!

From JD on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 17:28:12 from 70.96.78.157

Glad you got away from the treadmill.

I guess compared to all the extreme weather you've run in - rain, wind, and 40 degrees is a holiday.

From auntieem on Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 17:38:08 from 74.92.225.222

Miserable day. The only thing that made me happy about the weather was thinking about how much YOU were enjoying it and that you were not on TM anymore.

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