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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
6.510.000.000.006.51

49F, mostly clear and very windy.  Easy run.  Core & pushups. 

For some reason I am just having one of those tired days.  It sure is nice to still be in a recovery week - no pressure.   

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 6.51
Comments
From auntieem on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 18:37:27 from 24.17.177.218

Isn't it nice to have a fitness level that allows you to run 6.51 on a tired day?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 20:16:51 from 24.8.167.243

I bet you'll be feeling strong after a tired day today.

From Marathon Dreamer on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 20:20:55 from 200.52.168.2

Hey- new picture?? Like it!!! Great job being tired and all. I think I need a recovery week too. Now if I could just find a run here in Mazatlan!!!

From JD on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 21:07:21 from 209.183.51.63

No pressure. You could take a week off and not lose much if any fitness.

From april27 on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 22:05:39 from 99.188.251.180

New picture? I don't see it!

I want my tired days to be like yours! I would have gone home after 3. LOL

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 10:18:46 from 24.18.192.33

This is exactly why I love this blog. You all are so encouraging. Thank you!

MD - No, not a new picture. Though I should probably think about getting one sometime.

From Dale on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 18:47:30 from 69.10.215.11

You're probably just finally letting yourself be a bit tired, being a recovery week and all :)

From april27 on Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 11:22:41 from 99.188.251.180

Your recovery weeks are tougher than my regular weeks! You are aweseom!

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