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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
6.720.000.000.006.72

47F, very windy, and extremely heavy rain. May have been mixed with hail for about 5 minutes. Easy pace, just trying to stay out there.  15 min weights after I dried off & changed.

I was soaked through before I got to mile 3, complete with audibly squishy fish.  (A baptism for my new Smartwool socks I bought this weekend with my REI dividend.)  So here are some good things about my run today: 


It wasn't a treadmill run.

I stayed out the whole time I intended to, earning me huge Macho Points.

Rain is good for the earth. 

It wasn't a treadmill run.

I've had relatively few "soakers" this winter, so I was due for one. 

I doubled back after half a block to switch to my thick, stranded woolen mittens - hands stayed comfy longer. 

It wasn't a treadmill run.

The weight of water in my shoes probably gave my legs a good strength workout. 

I remembered to put my cell phone in a zip lock bag. 

I didn't have to run long this morning, or do any speed work. 

It wasn't a treadmill run.


Brooks ST3 II Miles: 6.72
Comments
From auntieem on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:25:55 from 67.182.146.94

You forgot to mention that its over!

From KP on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:26:39 from 65.208.22.25

Way to stay positive! And, I agree... the best part is that it wasn't a treadmill run.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:37:31 from 207.225.192.66

Love your positive attitude... I need to get more if that :)

From JD on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 16:43:39 from 70.96.78.157

Hardcore running in those conditions. As much as you love the treadmill, I'm surprised you didn't just opt for a treadmill run this morning. :-)

From Running Donkey on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 18:19:38 from 208.77.153.6

HUGE macho points is right! When I left the Ridge at 5:45 this morning (for my treadmill run at the gym) all I could think was "thank goodness I'm not running in this rain". You're my hero today!!Way to stay positive & stick with your goal!

From april27 on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 18:29:22 from 99.188.251.180

good run!

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 21:56:48 from 24.18.192.33

RD- I had to do a double take there... Snoq Ridge is not that big and here we keep increasing our "share of blog." You're the 4th that I know of. So glad to have you. Thanks for the comment, and I look forward to following your progress. Do you know about Mt Si Running Club? I am usually there but won't be this week due to a family commitment. Saturday, 7 AM, Centennial Park.

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