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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
Wed, Jan 13, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.470.000.000.003.47

48F, wind 15-20 mph, brief showers.  Easy run (tapering).  Core & pushups. 

My lovely snowpack is melting.  As difficult as it was to fit in, I am so happy that I got some skiing done in December.  El Nino is here for sure.  If it weren't for the wind and rain, I probably could comfortably wear my running skirt this week.

Legs feel pretty good today.  I should be pretty fresh by the end of the week.  

Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Miles: 3.47
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:18:23 from 24.8.167.243

Our snowpack is melted too, but it's going to take a long time to get rid of all of it. We've still got big ice slicks in some north-facing areas.

Hooray for pretty good feeling legs. I'm excited for your upcoming race.

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 11:33:42 from 207.225.192.66

Wow 48 degrees... that's a down right heat wave!

Good to hear that you feeling fresh... sounds like you will have a great race!!

From JD on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 16:24:41 from 70.96.78.157

Winter's just getting started here.

Enjoy the taper!

From auntieem on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 20:02:31 from 24.17.177.218

Snow's coming back, Sno! Freezing level is dropping tonight, and 5 inches expected up on Pan Dome by morning! Yeah, just in time for the Legendary Banked Slalom Locals Qualifier on Monday.

From april27 on Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 20:45:33 from 99.188.251.180

Pretty fresh only to do another 20 miler! LOL

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