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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

Mon, Dec 01, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.50

Objective: Easy w/ cadence drills, tapering

Weather: 40s F, partly cloudy w/ starry patches

15 min core & weights

I am distraught this morning. My father-in-law, whose emergency surgery I reported about 3 weeks ago, suffered a pulmonary embolism yesterday and is in very bad condition. He has spent most of the past 3 weeks in the hospital, with complications from the surgery that removed most of his colon (necrotized). He has been in poor health for so long, years really. What reserves could he have to fight for his health? The cardiologists are trying to decide whether another surgery is even possible.

On top of my sorrow and anxiety for him, my mother-in-law and my husband, there is the comparitively frivolous sadness that I will not get to run my marathon. In comparison to what is happening, and what may happen in the next 24 hours, missing a marathon is as inconsequential as dropping a big ice cream sundae one has constructed, but it is bringing me to tears nonetheless. Or maybe the whole mess is doing so.

Blue Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 6.50

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 14:49:41

Oh Snoqualmie. I am so sorry to hear about your troubles. I understand both your anxiety for your father-in-law and your disappointment about the marathon.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Solemate on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 14:53:07

My thoughts are with you.... I would be distraught too - on many levels!! How is your husband doing?

From Bonnie on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 15:09:26

I am so sorry Snoqualmie, I will be thinking about you, and hoping for you and your family that all will work out. Your disappointment about the marathon is natural, and most likely amplified by the sorrow of everything right now. Good luck, please take care and update us.

From marion on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 15:24:34

I am SO sorry to hear about your FIL. Don't be too hard on your self about the marathon. It is actually more like building a house and having it burn down, than tipping a Sundae ;) You are allowed to feel really bad about that. I know it does not compare to what your husband and MIL are going though, but it is still a really big deal for you. Hang in there and I am sorry for all of your sadness!

From Meadow on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 19:59:44

((hugs)) Sno, I'm sorry to hear the bad news. So much to worry about right now and of course with all of your hard work, you have every right to worry about not running the marathon. I'm sure you'll be ok with not being able to run it, if it comes to that. Ok, I'm terrible with words, I'll just send another ((hug)) :)

From Kelli on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 20:59:37

Oh goodness, I am so sorry to hear about your FIL's health. That is a hard thing to deal with all around. And you have come to the right place for understanding about the marathon. While it will be upsetting if you can not run it, there is always another one. My prayers are with you and your family and with the hope that things get better and that the marathon will be a go.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 21:31:36

Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. My FIL is still hanging in there. He may have another blot clot but they cannot tell until they do a CAT scan, which has to wait until he can get off the ventilator. There are so many problems and complications I cannot list them all. I feel encouraged that he made it through the day. Again, thank you my friends.

From Jefferey on Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 22:54:13

My dad passed away when I was 13 from cancer of the colon. That was really tough so I know what you guys are going through. You've gotten mentally strong training for the marathon and it will help you to comfort those around you. Let me know if you need anything as we are close by(seriously).

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