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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
11.440.000.000.0011.44

45F, rain showers and patchy fog. General-aerobic run. 

There were LOTS of runners out today. I guess everyone wants to put a dent in the calories that will come later.  The neighborhood was full of cooking smells. Someone near Azalea Park is baking bread.   My legs felt extremely sluggish today, leftover from Tuesday I guess.  Have a very happy Thanksgiving!  

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 11.44
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 15:44:37 from 24.8.167.243

Yes, runners were out in droves. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

From JD on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 18:39:28 from 166.216.128.152

Happy Thanksgiving! Good miles today. Does Azalea Park actually have azaleas?

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 23:38:21 from 24.18.192.33

Azaleas love it here. They're all over the place. But I'm not sure I've seen any in that park. Rhododendron, their cousins, are our State Flower. I'm so glad the Rulers have time to pick out a flower for us peasants.

From auntieem on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 10:41:21 from 67.182.145.8

Glad you got out to get your run in before Turkey time. I was actually grateful to have the indoor bike so I cold babysit the turkey while I worked out! I hope you had a nice day.

From april27 on Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 22:55:32 from 99.188.251.180

Ooh fog!

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