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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 04, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.00

60F, clear and breezy. Easy day to rest from yesterday and be ready for Fri-Sun workouts.

The temperature will reach 90F today. Ninety. Ug. And I have to leave my cave for a homeschooling event. But the good news is that today is supposed to be the last day of this freak heat wave and we should return to our normal cool spring temps over the weekend. Maybe even a bit of rain. :D

I was pretty comfortable in the shady 60F air on my run this morning, but during my negative mental wallowing about the heat to come I remembered how much I hated the icy roads in January, and more than once this winter I cut a run short because of being too cold. Trying to appreciate the weather, I was reminded of the lyrics to a Montgomery Gentry song, "Lucky Man:"
I have moments when I curse the rain
Then complain when the suns too hot
I look around at what everyone has
And I forget about all I've got

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 4.00

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 10:35:53 from 71.229.164.25

It's so hard to find that perfect middle ground. It almost always seems to be too cold or too hot. It's a challenge to remember being to cold when you're too hot and vice versa.

Good luck on your venture out of your cave today.

So does the planned Friday and Sunday running mean you're not running with the group this weekend?

By the way, it looks like the comments are pulling the blog nickname now instead of the name from the user profile. That's good news.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 10:53:32 from 207.225.192.66

I like the quote from the song. I think it's hard sometimes to remember just how blessed we are. Always good to be reminded.

Have fun at your homeschooling event. My oldest daughter is homeschooling her two oldest this upcoming year. I was surprised to learn what a great support group she has in her school district.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 11:11:05 from 67.171.56.164

The hyphen is Fri-Sun meant "through" - sorry, should have been more specific. Yes, I'm going with the group again Sat.

Lori - I still can't believe you have grandkids. That's great that they are enjoying their h.s. experience.

From auntieem on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:12:14 from 67.182.145.8

Love the quote! That's exactly how my mind was working on yesterday's 5 easy miles. Shocked to see it was 92 degrees when I finished! No wonder so tired.

Been working on housecleaning since my run this morning. Graduation party tomorrow!

Must get that nap

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:38:23 from 207.225.192.66

Sno... I started way too young, and then my oldest decided to do the same. It's crazy, but I have to say that grandkids are our rewards for not killing our teenangers :)

From april27 on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 15:50:46 from 99.188.251.180

I love that song! Thanks for the reminder about the brutal cold!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 20:58:49 from 67.171.56.164

Hey you guys, Auntieem is a buddy of mine. Go say hi and welcome her when you have a minute! Auntieem, you are amazing to have worked out in this. I just about melted today. Here's to early rising! (And tomorrow is supposed to be cooler.)

From Tracy on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 21:08:53 from 173.24.32.153

I'm feeling the same about the weather. We're lucky because it has been unseasonably cool the past few days here. 70s. But I'm sure it'll heat up soon!

Good run--and enjoy the training group on Saturday!

From JD on Thu, Jun 04, 2009 at 21:22:06 from 166.128.70.80

It seems all of us here on this blog are pretty lucky human beings really.

Me like blog.

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