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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

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.10

44F, raining, wind 10 mph w/ gusts to 25. 4 miles easy, 4 miles moderate (9:30-10:00 pace), 2 miles easy. Had to finish on the dreadmill, so I ran last .75 barefoot.

You know how the Eskimos supposedly have dozens of words for "snow." I think I am developing dozens of words/phrases for rain drops. Today was a combination of medium-light, sideways medium, annoyingly-soft shower head and dense straight-falling medium. Oh, and I found a new puddle spot on Hoff Ave. Said a bad word.

BF Miles: 0.75	Brooks ST3 II Miles: 9.35

Comments

From SnoFlake on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 14:36:16 from 24.18.192.33

Maybe we need to invent a new language...

From auntieem on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 14:42:59 from 67.182.145.8

Yes, I know what you mean about different words for rain! It has been going on for a long time, eh? Being stuck inside has me yearn for being out in the rain. I can't wait to run in a soaking rain and get DRENCHED!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 14:48:11 from 24.8.167.243

You Washington/Oregon people are rain crazy. You should come up with different words for rain.

At least now you know where that puddle is.

From JD on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 16:28:52 from 70.96.78.157

I guess you've come up with some new words for puddle spots.

Nice mid-week tener!

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 16:53:18 from 207.225.192.66

Nice miles!! Sorry for the new puddle spot. I can't imagine dealing with the rain as much as you do. I don't really mind running in the rain though, but I do hate puddles and squishy feet.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 17:00:01 from 76.22.10.204

Guess we might as well get used to it for the next 5 months. If you can't beat it, grow webbed feet :-)

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 19:48:40 from 24.18.192.33

That's right... it's here, it's staying, and - I tell you true - I prefer it to heat.

JD - You just crack me up!

From april27 on Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 21:55:23 from 99.188.251.180

Okay call me crazy...but I was sick all week last week and it was gorgeous weather (60s) ...I was kinda glad I was sick...now I prefer to run in the yuck weather...well except for wind...This winter I"m going to experiment with different things to keep my face from falling off due to wind...oh maybe I could come up with different names for wind...

From Kelli on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 15:53:43 from 71.219.71.229

No bad words!!! Funny about the rain, I think we just have normal rain and sideways rain here.

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