Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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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

Tue, Dec 16, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.03	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.03

Objective: Moderate

Weather: Clear & calm, 17 F

20 min core & weights

Welcome to Minnesota! Obviously, we are breaking some records this week. But since the winds are not howling anymore and I wanted to work a little harder today, I pared down my layers a bit: same bottom half as yesterday, but on top: Nike thermal t-neck, fleece half zip, nylon vest, neck gaiter, Nike gortex cap (it has ear flaps), Smartwool gloves & stranded mittens. "Stranded" refers to the method of using two colors by carrying or "stranding" the unused color on the wrong side of the fabric; it means there is a double layer of wool -- very warm.

The neck gaiter is a simple tube knit in a 2 x 2 ribbing with soft Merino wool (the knitter in your life can whip this up in about an hour or two).

This outfit worked well once I warmed up, but the first couple of miles were a bit uncomfortable. But it was a beautiful morning, with lots of moonlight to see the surrounding mountains. Yesterday was gorgeous too.

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 6.03

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:26:24

You're doing me proud running in the cold like that. Meanwhile, I'm wimping out and running inside. But I'll get out there if we ever get up to 17 degrees.

Your knitting is beautiful, as is your picture of the mountains. You live in a lovely place.

From Deborah on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:58:12

Wow!!! What a view!! I am jealous. Thanks so much for sharing that great picture.

From jefferey on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:25:11

Was that pic from this morning? Gorgeous!! And there I was not even looking out my window stuck in the garage on the TM, missing out on that view- Darn! You're just powering right back in I see.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:28:27

Jeff - the picture was taken yesterday afternoon. That pink light was only there for a minute or two and DD and I were running all over trying to find the camera quickly. We've missed alpen-glow shots before.

From jefferey on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 11:36:59

That makes sense being on that side of the Mtn. Are you up for a trail race on Jan. 3rd? My buddy is doing half of a 50k on Tiger Mtn. that day. Fortunately I will have family in town for a baby blessing otherwise he would talk me in to running it.

From marion on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 12:06:27

I love your blog title. I may copy you! It really feels like a competition! Who will win? ;D

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 14:17:16

Jeff, thanks for the info about the trail race. I've got something going that day. Probably for the best, since I don't train on trails.

From solemate on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 14:47:19

Great picture.... it was in the 20s here this morning and I didn't run. I have a head cold and can't seem to stop sneezing. Took a birage of vitamins and most of the other symptoms have disappeared; I never get sick; but mostly I hate not sleeping. I am exhausted. May try running after a nap. You are doing so well getting out there.

From Kelli on Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 23:56:47

Wow, that is so pretty!

I thought of you on my run this morning and wondered how cold you were! You were definitely colder than me! It was actually "warm" here becasue it was snowing, so the cloud cover kept the temps up a little (I think about 28 degrees). You are one brave woman!!!

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