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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, Sep 16, 2010
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.430.000.000.003.43

58F, raining. Easy pace run.  

When I first went out, it was raining very hard. At 58F that's a tricky call re: apparel.  But since I was just doing short, easy miles, I went ahead and wore the jacket, knowing I'd get hot.   The heavy rain tapered to light showers by the end of the run.   Just for the record, I like getting more sleep.  

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 3.43
Comments
From DaveL on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 15:49:38 from 209.206.250.53

I waited until lunchtime for my run and had no rain!

You know - I look at your short runs and think, "why don't I do some short runs?"

Maybe after October...

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 16:26:22 from 24.18.192.33

Yeah, it was pretty much the worse timing I've had in a long time. Total downpour for the first couple of miles.

I don't know about you, but for me a little 3 miler is perfect for when I would really like to just take a day off. Just open up the capillary beds and get the blood flowing then go home. Of course, right now I'm tapering and nothing feels right but you know how that goes.

From auntieem on Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 22:26:26 from 71.197.249.174

How's the taper going? DO you know what the weather is supposed to be like yet? Enjoy the extra sleep!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:51:14 from 24.18.192.33

Taper is always the same: brain, please shut up. The 10 day forecast looks nice but that's not really reliable. I just don't want heat. :)

From april27 on Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 07:28:25 from 99.188.251.180

I like more sleep too...I am crossing my fingers for a cool front for you!

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