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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, Aug 18, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.13	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.13

55F , clouds moving in. Easy run.

"There are few greater summer pleasures than an onshore push of marine air after a heat wave." -Cliff Mass, from his Tuesday evening blog post.

This weather will be great for the 10K on Saturday! Even the sun-worshippers (I will not mention names) have to admit that 85F w/ 80% humidity does not a happy race make.

A very enjoyable jaunt through the neighborhood. I went down to the Crestview area for the first time in a long while, where the Snoqualmie TPC is setting up white tents for the upcoming Boeing Classic.

The weather has totally energized me and I am eager to get going with my day.

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 7.13

Comments

From allie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 15:13:03 from 174.23.182.80

i am a sun-worshiper, but humidity is definitely the enemy for me. hence utah.

i am glad the weather forecast looks favorable for your race this weekend. best of luck.

From Bonnie on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 16:18:24 from 128.196.228.134

I was thinking about you this morning -- and your race -- I am very glad it looks like fairer weather for you!! So how many 10Ks have you done? (I am asking because I am sure a PR is in the works!).

From april27 on Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 16:47:12 from 99.188.251.180

I swear summer running makes my fall races seem effortless. But this summer has seemed to kick my butt.

From auntieem on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 10:18:51 from 71.197.249.174

Good luck on your race! I amsuborn worshipped, but I WILL admit that humidity is awful. Looks like we are done with heat for a while.

From KP on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 10:21:04 from 65.208.22.26

i love the sun and summer too. i just deal with the humidity. good luck with your race!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 13:00:07 from 24.18.192.33

Allie - "Hence Utah..." That phrase is just cracking me up for some reason. I picture it on a license plate frame.

Bonnie - Four. My 10K history: 1:04:50 in Sept 03, 1:03 in Jan 04, 56:59 in Aug 04, 55:36 in Aug 08. Pretty pathetic isn't it? It's not a distance I am drawn to, obviously. Any tips for race strategy?

From Julie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 14:43:34 from 67.199.162.82

Have I ever mentioned how impressed I am that you have run that many marathons and never been injured? Impressive.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 18:20:53 from 24.18.192.33

Thanks, Julie!

From Bonnie on Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 12:26:04 from 64.119.33.134

Hi Sno! My strategy is the same for every race ... run the first 1/3 really easy (for a 10K this means that you are actually breathing hard, but comfortable -- think, "can I run this pace for 50 mins?", the second 1/3 you are starting to feel tired and have to concentrate on pace , think to yourself, "can I run this pace for 25 more minutes?", the last 1/3 you have to really focus on form, relaxing, and getting through the mental part of racing (not letting your head get in the way of what you body can do) ... I usually focus on picking people off here -- find someone ahead of you and reel them in (slowly) ...

Jack Daniels says, "Run the first part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart". or something like that. With 10Ks there are a lot of people who "fall asleep mentally" in miles 3-4, and some of them start unintentionally slowing down, you can really make a big difference by concentrating on running in this part of the race -- just save something for the last mile (to pick people off).

You will do great!!! I bet you PR.

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