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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

Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.96	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.96

40F, thin cloud layer w/ lots of moonlight coming in. (Blue moon tonight, second full moon in one month.) VERY slow run. Brief core workout w/ pushups.

Legs? Hello? Hello? ....They're not home. Well, as lackluster as my last run of 2009 turned out to be, I am WAY over any previous year's mileage so I can sail into 2010 with my head held high. The highest annual mileage I ever had before was 1,924 and I'm over 2,400 for this year! I left an enthusiastic message about it for my legs, for whenever they decide to come back.

ETA: just received this link to a video overview of SoftStar mocs that I wanted to share with you all: http://www.youtube.com/user/softstarshoes#p/a/u/0/LW6p2tVBwH4 These are the best!

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 6.96

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 11:25:32 from 67.186.209.5

Awesome mileage for the year, and a blue moon to boot! I hope your legs are enjoying themselves, wherever they are.

Happy New Year!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 16:53:31 from 67.186.209.5

I hope you get some SoftStar shoes!

From april27 on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 17:35:37 from 99.188.251.180

Yes if you get the shoes you will need to tell us what you think of them!

Great mileage!

From JD on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 21:41:47 from 166.128.190.173

Great running year! High mileage, 3 marathons, 3 halfs, and a smattering of other races, all those early mornings in all weather conditions. You truly are a great runner! Happy New Year!!

From auntieem on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 21:44:42 from 24.17.177.218

I can't wait to see the moon tonight! It was pretty spectacular early this morning. Are your legs still tired from skiing? Happy New Year!

From TBarlow on Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 23:18:29 from 216.194.124.36

Congratulations on your yearly mileage! That is such a big accomplishment!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 01:07:49 from 24.18.192.33

I have a pair of Softstars, but I haven't run much in them. I think they are great for conditioning the feet during all those non-running moments of your day. Extremely comfortable!

JD - You make me sound pretty cool. Thanks! (Note to self, read daily to remind myself I am cool.)

A-Em - No soreness. And no moon. Just rain.

Happy New Year, all!

From Little Bad Legs on Fri, Jan 01, 2010 at 02:13:20 from 67.170.153.203

With that much mileage in 2009, I'm certain 2010 will be a great year!

Happy New Year!

From Bonnie on Sat, Jan 02, 2010 at 11:41:56 from 64.119.33.134

Happy New Year!!! The moon was just spectacular!

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