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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 18, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
9.090.000.000.009.09

56F, cloudy and humid.  Easy to moderate run.

I'm trying to identify a couple of birds I saw playing together this morning.  I think they were Sapsuckers; they looked like this one except much prettier.  One of them kept perching on a sign post and pecking it slowly as if he just really liked the way his beak sounded on the metal.  I actually had to stop running and watch them for a while, it was so interesting.   This is the sort of thing that makes me think I should run with my camera (the one on my phone is so poor quality).  Then I'll end up like the Jogging Photography Club in the movie "Yes Man."  lol

Triax 12 II Miles: 9.09
Comments
From jun on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 10:49:25 from 66.239.250.209

That would be cool to see. I often see Cassin's Finch, Robbins, and periodically Norther Flickers (which are in the woodpecker family).

I have a degree in Zoology (which I do nothing with). I helped teach the Ornithology lab (birds) for two semesters after I graduated. Birds are kind of a hobby for me. I find myself slowing down frequently on runs to look at birds. I feel like I have to name them all before I can pass by.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 10:50:58 from 71.229.164.25

Really cool bird sighting. A few days ago I saw a couple of squirrels chasing each other. It's always fun to see animals playing together.

I've occasionally wished I had my camera on a run (my cell phone camera is no good), but my camera is old and bulky and I'd rather not carry it. Maybe if I had one of those little slim ones.

Are you going to running group tomorrow?

From jun on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 10:52:41 from 66.239.250.209

"Running Group" - sounds like a social help group for addictions. Actually, that would be pretty accurate.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:02:07 from 67.171.56.164

Jun- hahahaha!!! And I wish I knew more bird names. Now that I live further out of the city I see so many beautiful birds.

Carolyn- I'm running a 5K on Saturday. No club run, though I might see some club members there. The race is quite close to home.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:41:48 from 207.225.192.66

Cool bird sighting. I love being seeing the birds as I run, My friend and I used to run by her old house and there were always the prettiest birds over there. Ocationally I get a flock of geese around my house, they are fun to hear.

Jun I think that is a very accurate discription. :)

From JD on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 11:50:46 from 64.65.159.206

Seeing wildlife while on a run always makes my day!

From auntieem on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 12:50:55 from 67.182.145.8

Could be a flicker also. Flicker would be brighter red, spotted in the chest, and probably bigger than a sapsucker.

Do you think its too close to R&R to run a small race? Just askin' because there is one here also, 5 or 10K. You've much more experience tapering than I have.

From april27 on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 12:52:41 from 99.188.251.180

There is a bird out here that has a sliver of red in its wings...in august I thinkt hey have eggs or they are mating b/c they swoop down and try to peck you in the head...ask me how I know....I see them now and I tell them to be nice to be this year. LOL

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 13:53:42 from 67.171.56.164

Aunt - It definitely was not a flicker. I know them well. It was a lot smaller, had beautiful black and white markings on the body and its head was all red. Re the racing - I can only speak for myself, but I think a 5K the week before is a grand idea. I'm running one on Saturday.

April- I got attacked on the head by a crow a couple of years ago. When birds are nesting they can be so cranky!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 14:00:58 from 71.37.18.170

Sno, excellent chunk of miles today! Are you running tomorrow too?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 15:35:48 from 198.241.217.15

I meant running group on Saturday. For some reason, today is Friday in my mind. I've been confused all day.

From auntieem on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 15:41:58 from 67.182.145.8

Dang! Can't find my birding book anywhere. I like "Aunt" - lol

From Kelli on Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 16:29:54 from 71.219.76.64

I love that movie, really! So funny. If you got a little point and shoot camera it might work! It is nice we you can enjoy the scenery while running!

Have fun!

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