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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.860.000.000.007.86

41F, rain for 1st 15 minutes, windy (20 mph w/ gusts to 30).  Easy run. 20 min. strength work afterwards.

The wind chill of 33 was getting to me at first, but after warming up it was a pretty pleasant run.  I spaced out again and had to do an accidental fast finish (running late). 

Lunaracers II Miles: 7.86
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:26:49 from 198.241.174.15

I'm so impressed that you can run in rain and wind like that and call it pleasant. And that accidental fast finish is money in the bank.

From auntieem on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 15:05:53 from 24.17.177.218

HaHa, "accidental fast finish". I signed up for the Feb. 13 5K at Greenlake! Will be sort of nostalgic to run in my old spot.

From JD on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 20:38:01 from 209.183.51.65

Ah yes, the AFF. Classic. Not to be confused with the UK (Unintended kick), which occurs when the runners finds herself sprinting the last 100 yards with wild abandon and for no apparent reason.

From april27 on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 21:08:53 from 99.188.251.180

Great job today! Looks like you don't need much recovery time after a 1/2 marathon!

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 23:44:09 from 24.18.192.33

JD - And then there's the UHRs- unplanned hill repeats: when too many people are on the Parkway and I have to speed up to pass them.

As always, thx for making me laugh!

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 00:29:54 from 174.23.232.65

VERY COOL accidental fast finish. EXTRA COOL for the gusty windy run w/ rain in the mix!!!

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