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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
Sat, Dec 12, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
18.440.000.000.0018.44

25F, a little colder down in the valley.  Endurance run.

All the park bathrooms are now frozen.  I was clever enough to find the neighborhood Honey Buckets, but not enough to think of  - water!  No one at the club run was running my pace today anyhow, so I just headed back up the Parkway and stopped by my home for a warm bottle. Ha. That sounded funny.   

It's interesting that the "bad" weather has honed our running club down to mostly men and fast people.  I shall try not to feel too sorry for myself.

Not feeling 100% today.  Glad it was a short long run instead of a longer long run. ;)

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 18.44
Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 15:16:58 from 24.17.108.253

That is tough when there are no places to stop for water. Don't forget my in-laws...they would be happy to fuel you up.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 16:32:56 from 24.8.167.243

That other runners of your demographic are put off by the cold weather is just a testament to how tough you are.

Also, 18 miles is a short long run? I would consider that at least a medium long long run.

And we probably all need a warm bottle now and then.

From JD on Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 19:28:55 from 209.183.51.45

Not bad for a sub-100% day!

From april27 on Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 11:07:32 from 99.188.251.180

18 miles would be a long long run for me. LOL...

I wish we lived closer..>I think we would run well together pace wise. I had that exact problem when I ran with a group. I always ended up alone. You are strong and that is why you were out there! Great job!

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