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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 08, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.05	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.05

19F, dry. General-aerobic run. Last 2 on TM.

I am so glad that we haven't had a lot of moisture in the air or it would be super icy out there. I saw ice two times. Once was down by Stellar Park, where it looked like a fire hydrant had leaked. The sidewalk next to it had a solid layer of ice. The street, downhill from the hydrant, looked like the water had been spread all over the road by a street cleaner and was all glittering. An accident waiting to happen. I turned and went back the other way.

The other place I saw ice was in the park bathroom. They used to heat these bathrooms, but maybe there are budget problems. Well, now I predict a plumbing problem. The toilet water was completely iced over and there was a 2 inch icicle hanging from the faucet.

Too slow and late again today, hence a bit of TM running. :( I wonder if my layers of Smartwool and fleece are slowing me down.

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 10.05

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 12:08:06 from 207.225.192.66

I think we are all a bit slower in the cold. Let alone the added layers of clothing we need to wear, I think it also takes longer to get warmed up enough to run faster.

Nice miles today!! Good job avoiding the ice.

From rattletrap on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 12:55:45 from 70.192.96.141

Good job getting out there in sub-freezing temps! I thought 32 was bad on Sunday. I'm guessing you didn't actually use the frozen bathroom :) I get chills just thinking about that.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 14:32:01 from 198.241.174.15

I have to thank you for the Smartwool tip you gave me last year. I love the Smartwool.

Way to run in the cold. I chickened out of 10 miles in the cold this morning.

From JD on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 16:45:00 from 70.96.78.157

Yeah, that frozen toilet water is quite an image. Talk about freezing your butt off!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 20:35:41 from 24.18.192.33

Actually, I did use the toilet. I figured I was doing the Parks Dept. a huge favor by getting the water running. And it flushed with such force that enough ice broke up to... never mind.

CC- Smartwool goooood.

From april27 on Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 23:20:54 from 99.188.251.180

Great job getting out there! One would think heating would be cheaper than fixing busted pipes...But who am I?? LOL

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