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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
Sun, Nov 22, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.060.000.000.005.06

40F, raining, with occasional icy pieces in it.  Objective: recovery run. 

Legs are a little sore.  I can't remember when was the last time I wore my "normal" trainers, before today.  The less I wear them, the more they feel like blocks of wood.  I think I may be better off retiring them altogether.  My feet have come to love the flexibility and lightness of my various racing shoes. The trainers seems to put all kinds architecture between me and the street. It was somewhat annoying.  

Edit: 

Almost forgot - weekly summary for Mon-Sun

TOTAL  58.24

Mon 5.38 

Tue 9.41

Wed 8.15

Thu 10.1

Fri off

Sat 20.14

Sun 5.06

Triax 12 II Miles: 5.06
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 17:39:24 from 24.8.167.243

Very nice mileage this week.

I'm having trouble when I look at running shoes at the store they all look like they have such huge heels. Do you think things will be changing with so much emphasis on barefoot running these days?

From JD on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 18:11:06 from 209.183.51.63

Very nice running this week, last week, this month, all the time! You are consistent and strong. You sure recover well from those twenty milers.

I do think things will change in the running shoe industry over the next few years as people trend toward more minimally structured shoes.

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 18:15:57 from 24.18.192.33

I sure hope shoes change. I can't help but think the running shoe industry is hurting the sport making making more and more layers of costly materials that weaken people's feet.

From JD on Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 18:24:00 from 209.183.51.63

Yeah but I think the word is out and runners are starting to wise up to the concept that the foot knows best.

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