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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, Nov 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.47	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.47

Let's see if I can do this.... I am about to move this entry into Thursday, where it belonged -- so I hope I don't mess up the system here. (Lights throughout Snoqualmie go dark ala Pink Panther movie...)

Okie dokie! Now it really is Friday. I'm here, and I went running. It was chilly and windy with a few sprinkles. About 4 miles solo, then a little farther with SnoFlake. Did some strength work afterwards. Today's motto: no "slow" is too slow.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 5.47

Comments

From allie on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 11:40:20 from 129.123.255.207

Have you ever read BLINK? Also by Gladwell, also a great read.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 12:14:06 from 198.241.159.80

I think that occasionally running with the fast ladies will do you good.

I've heard of that book, but haven't read/listened to it.

By the way, did you notice that you posted this on Friday? By my accounting, it's still Thursday (unfortunately).

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 12:47:44 from 24.18.192.33

Dang! Thanks for telling me Carolyn. Still a bit sleep deprived I guess...

Adding note to blog.

From JD on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 12:49:44 from 70.96.78.157

Nice longer run today.

That book sounds interesting. Thanks for the heads up.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Nov 05, 2009 at 12:53:11 from 24.18.192.33

Time machine complete. (Patent pending.)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 11:51:15 from 24.8.167.243

You are absolutely right. There's no such thing as too slow.

From auntieem on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 16:58:21 from 67.182.145.8

See, switching time zones is harder than it looks!

From april27 on Fri, Nov 06, 2009 at 23:45:18 from 99.188.251.180

slow and steady :)

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