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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

Mon, Nov 23, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.47	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.47

42F, light rain. General-aerobic run. 20 min. strength.

Great run, in spite of the Doppler Betrayal. When I look at the Doppler image online, I can usually tell what's out there and what's coming, at least for the next hour. I reinforce my personal weather forecast by comparing it with the hourly predictions on weather.com and wunderground.com. Today I was so sure the light rain was coming to an end that I chose a fleece top and no jacket. Bad news, I got very wet. Good news, this particular fleece top is extremely warm and there was little or no wind.

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 8.47

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:22:21 from 24.8.167.243

Well, I'm glad you stayed warm at least. You're going to be qualified for a career as a weather forecaster before long, if you aren't already.

From LuzyLew on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 12:15:38 from 208.187.197.42

That's quite a weather predicting system you've got there. My brother in law is a meteorologist and he'd be amazed (down to the hour?) Amazing! I guess in Washington you really do need to leave the house prepared--getting soaked is about the worst there is! Way to get 8 under your belt this Monday morning!

From JD on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 13:18:08 from 70.96.78.157

Great start to the week.

Didn't you just run 20 miles a couple of days ago? Amazing.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 15:36:40 from 24.18.192.33

LL - I want to be a meteorologist. This is as close as I can get right now.

JD - Thanks for noticing.

From april27 on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 00:24:36 from 99.188.251.180

Sno--wow I think the lack of wind saved you! Great miles this week! you are officially recovered from Marathon!

From auntieem on Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 10:55:38 from 67.182.145.8

You are quite the weather scientist! I am impressed. I just look at the little pictures in the paper. If it shows actual raindrops coming out of the clouds, then I prepare for rain.

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