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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, May 14, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.45	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.45

7:00 AM: 44F, fog, steady rain. Objective: easy.

Man of the hour: Jefferey. I was less than two miles into my run when I had the pleasure of seeing him at one of the drinking fountains. He was soaked through and had been bitten by one of the extendable leash dogs in the neighborhood just minutes earlier. What a warrior! Jeff, I know you have that treadmill option, but I'm so glad you were out on the streets anyway and I hope it pays off big time in fitness and, um, mental fortitude. :)

We are all drawing up plans for building our arks here in the Northwest. The rain has been relentless the past couple of days. But everything is so green and lovely, not like November rain when one is surrounded by All Things Dead and Dying. And we had fog! (You know my views on fog.)

I owe my 9 hours of sleep and the lateness of my run to the sad fact that my husband now has the flu. Daughter has recovered however. And I'm fine. Like the shirts I saw in Eugene said, "It's a great day to be a runner!"

Nike Lunar Racer Miles: 6.45

Comments

From Tracy on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 13:36:44 from 209.175.177.37

It rained a ridiculous amount here in Illinois yesterday (so much in so little time that our roof leaked) but today it's clear so far.

Looks like you had a nice easy run! Are you still in recovery mode, or are you actively training for another race?

From jefferey on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 13:47:27 from 71.35.168.152

Sno.-

When I saw you at the park I almost started laughing as I knew you would love the story of the dog...

Great mileage(on a really crappy day) on the recovery. I guess you don't have a whole lot of time to recover though with another marathon a month and a half away.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 14:02:15 from 207.225.192.66

Nice miles today... looks like you are well on your way to being recovered from the marathon. You are doing another one in a month and a half? Dang girl you are tough.

I hope you hubby gets feeling better soon, I also hope that you stay healthy. I think for the most part Mom's have to be immune to others illnesses.

From snoqualmie on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 17:59:49 from 67.171.56.164

Tracy - I'm still in recovery. But any time I'm not recovering or tapering, I'm in full training mode. I found that it is WAY easier at my age to maintain fitness than rebuild.

Jeff - I had my eye out for that Spaniel-walker the rest of my run! Seattle RnR is coming up, but I am really not looking at that one as a race. Just fun. In fact, last night I dreamed that I was running it and someone said, "You're not here to work hard; you might as well ride the bus." And there was a bus and I got on! It drove me to the finish and there were no medals. Someone informed me that this wasn't the "real" marathon and I'd have to wait until the fall for my medal. I guess Subconscious knows what's up.

From Bonnie on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 18:25:09 from 128.196.228.134

Please give Mr. and youth Sno my best "get well" wishes.

From JD on Thu, May 14, 2009 at 20:38:24 from 32.176.146.190

Nice run today Snoqualmie. Glad you avoided the flu. I'm also glad you mentioned that it's easier to maintain than rebuild fitness...at 45 yrs. old, I need to remember that when I feel like slacking.

Have a good weekend!

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