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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 15, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.21	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.21

48F, light drizzle/heavy mist. Recovery run #2. Very slow & easy.

My legs still feel sore and weak, but at least I had no urges to walk, as I did yesterday. I jogged a palindrome by the way: 7.21 in 1:27. I am easily amused.

Loved hearing some new music I put on the iTunes app over the weekend, most notably: "The ecstasy of dancing fleas" by The Penguin Cafe Orchestra and Bach Violin Partita no. 3 Prelude transcribed for harp, played by Catrin Finch.

Piranha II Miles: 7.21

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 11:23:45 from 24.8.167.243

I love palindromes. I guess I'm easily amused too.

That seems long for a recovery run.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 11:29:35 from 24.18.192.33

I guess I call it a recovery run whenever I'm super slow and sore. But I actually felt like I could have run farther. Unlike yesterday.

From Barb on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 13:20:59 from 81.85.252.242

very, very amusing...you did a palindrome. OK, I have to confess that I googled palindrome to figure out what I was missing here. Yes indeed, very amusing! At least I now know it's not some sort of fancy workout!

From Mike on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 15:50:23 from 69.230.27.123

Go hang a salami. I'm a lasagna hog.

If you like Dylan and palindromes, then you may appreciate this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nej4xJe4Tdg

From allie on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 16:22:52 from 174.23.238.75

todd erases a red dot.

emu fume.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 16:57:27 from 24.18.192.33

Those are good ones.

My favorite has always been: A man. A plan. A canal. Panama.

From allie on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 17:00:20 from 174.23.238.75

borrow or rob?

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 17:05:56 from 24.18.192.33

How about one that mentions run, runners, or running? I'll work on it...

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 17:25:42 from 69.96.154.37

slap no poop on pals

From rAtTLeTrAp on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 17:26:29 from 69.96.154.37

nurses run

From auntieem on Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 20:14:59 from 98.247.176.184

I am giggling.

From Barb on Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 06:36:43 from 81.85.252.242

this is fun!

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