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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
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.100.000.000.005.10

49F, showers. Easy/moderate run. 

We had another very bad night with the cat, and I overslept again.  So frustrating, but I know it's temporary and worthwhile, so that helps.  He howled half the night. He's howling now as a matter of fact.  The vet doesn't believe a mild/herbal kind of relaxation remedy will do any good with this cat.  She suggested putting him on Prozac for a couple of months.  I need to do some more research on this.   

Asics Piranha Miles: 5.10
Comments
From KP on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:00:15 from 65.208.22.26

prozac?!?! oh my!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:02:41 from 198.241.217.15

I wonder what's going on in the cat's mind.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:08:13 from 24.18.192.33

"...must find way out. Must get out. Why can't I get out? What have I done to deserve this? Try meowing louder. They have always obeyed my command in the past. Must try harder..."

From Julie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:25:13 from 67.199.162.82

21 marathons in your lifetime is awesome! You are an inspiration to me.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:33:37 from 24.18.192.33

Thanks, Julie! Best wishes on your running goals.

From JD on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 22:05:57 from 209.183.51.63

You're marathon recovery is looking good.

Maybe a shot of tequila will ease the cat's anxiety.

From april27 on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 00:13:13 from 99.188.251.180

Have you tried beer?

From DaveL on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 01:31:07 from 209.206.250.53

Is the beer and tequila for the cat or for the people?! :D

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