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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, Nov 23, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.66	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.66

18F, clear & starry w/ moonlight on snow. Objective: safety! (Not ending up on my butt or under someone's skidded-out car.) Very beautiful run, though very slow.

The good: plowed roads that had a thin layer of snow on top for traction.

The bad: times when I had to use the sidewalks, about 6-7" deep in new snow; wearing my old Nikes so the Yaktrax would be comfortable (felt like feet encased in plywood).

The ugly: roads where the plow had been that were bare ice. (Locals: stay away from Laurel Ave!)

Crosstraining: getting into all my layers, getting out of all my layers, shoveling my sidewalk and a path on the driveway.

Comments

From allie on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 13:14:01 from 174.23.238.75

nice job getting out in that weather. "safe and slow" is a great plan. it is seriously a project to suit up in so many layers. then when it is finally time to run, you realize you can barely move. ahh, winter.

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 13:50:38 from 207.225.192.66

Nice run! I think any run when the weather is bad is a good run!!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 17:21:20 from 198.241.174.15

That sounds like quite a workout, all things considered.

From Bonnie on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 17:24:33 from 128.196.228.134

Glad you are safe my dear! Sorry about the lack of safe road ... come see us!!!!

From nicole on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 19:19:11 from 76.22.105.167

You are so amazing. Was it still so windy when you went? Last night I went outside to build a snowman and I lasted about 1 minute, even with a billion layers on. The wind was bone-chilling. Way to go!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 21:33:35 from 24.18.192.33

Nicole- no, not much wind here. We get blasted when it comes over from E. Wash., but not as bad when it's hitting you guys hard. It's just SO cold. Another Michelin Man run tomorrow.

Bonnie- thx but I stll take this over sun/warmth. I'm "special" that way ;)

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