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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
5.180.000.001.756.93

38F, clear & dry.  VO2 intervals: 7 x .25 mi w/ 90 sec recov. 

Getting used to the cold air all over again - br!  

Asics Piranha Miles: 6.93
Comments
From auntieem on Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 16:08:14 from 98.247.176.184

Sno, the jacket! Saucony, comes in two weights: mine is super light; there is also a slightly heavier one, which would be way too much for me. I found the best price on Road Runner Sports website. You might not want to wait for Santa.

Great max intervals! That's a lot of 'em.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:16:23 from 24.8.167.243

Yes, it's getting to be jacket weather.

From april27 on Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 17:32:10 from 99.188.251.180

so weird b/c it is nice and warm here

From Barb on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 10:33:41 from 81.85.252.242

so...where are you? Hope you're not sick with all that cold weather!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 17:59:37 from 72.102.93.239

brrr for sure! There was ice on my car this morning.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 20:30:16 from 24.18.192.33

Barb - Thx for asking. I'm fine. But Mr. Sno has been extremely ill all week and I felt a little pain at the back of my throat Wednesday night. I always prefer to be safe and lose a day or two rather than a week or two. He's keeping me up at night with coughing and tossing around on the bed, so I needed the extra sleep anyway.

I'm registered for a 5K tomorrow - hopefully I can go into it with good health. Sunday I'll probably do my long run. I hate 5Ks. Am wondering, as usual, why on earth I signed up. Whine, whine, same ol' same ol'.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 20:42:34 from 24.16.197.35

I will look for you at the 5K tomorrow...good luck and just go for it...

From april27 on Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 21:33:21 from 99.188.251.180

Hey did I mention I think I found the jacket I want? with fleece lining? My LRS said they won't get in the shipment till the 15th but I think it is a new balance jacket. I'll let you know what I think of it if you want.

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 15:42:54 from 24.18.192.33

That's great, April! Let me know what you think of it. :)

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