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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
Tue, Sep 21, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
2.980.001.000.003.98

49F, thick fog in most of the neighborhood, partly cloudy in others.  Two easy miles, 1 mile b/t 10K & HM pace, c.d.

Fog isn't quite the joy-of-my-heart when it's dark out and there is a headlamp blazing from my forehead.  The light just comes right back at me.  In fact, I rather scared myself, imagining shapes in the shadows.  Fortunately there were a lot of runners out this morning so I wasn't quite alone.  

My legs have felt so good lately, except today.  I'm not sure why.

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 3.98
Comments
From allie on Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 13:33:16 from 161.38.218.168

shapes in the shadows. fog. blazing headlamp. october is near!

nice run. no worries, the legs will be back.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 20:14:07 from 24.8.167.243

I've been scared by my own shadow out running in the morning before.

I'll bet the zip is back in your legs tomorrow.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 22:27:12 from 24.18.192.33

Tuesday night... Now I imagine I'm feeling sniffly. May not run at all tomorrow.

From Barb on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 06:07:43 from 81.85.252.242

Well, I have to admit that I imagine things like "sniffles" or sudden aches and pains somewhere the week of a race...you're body is READY girl!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 15:18:10 from 198.241.174.15

How are you feeling today?

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 19:54:22 from 24.18.192.33

Just a little tired. I'll be fine. Thanks for asking.

From auntieem on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 10:22:24 from 71.197.249.174

Hope all is well today (Thursday). Everything feels like C*%& when you taper!

From Barb on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 08:04:30 from 81.85.252.242

Hoping you have a GREAT and enjoyable run! (it's now Friday)

From nicole on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 13:06:18 from 128.208.244.70

This weekend right? GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!!

From april27 on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 15:34:04 from 165.138.243.1

maybe it is b/c of all the scarrrrry shadows? your legs got weak like jello!

Good luck this weekend! and most of all have fun!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 21:55:54 from 69.96.156.92

Good luck! :)

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