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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

Sat, Jun 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.21	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.21

Cloudy (ah...) 58F and humid. Club run. Turned out to be a progression run, unintentionally.

Today was the 2nd meeting of the new Mt. Si Running Club. I arrived early for my private warm up of ~1.5 miles, as I did last week. People can say "we'll start slowly" all they want, but it will rarely actually happen, as evidenced by my experience this morning.

It was a small group that met over by the high school, and the woman I ran with last week was not present. While deciding on partners and distances, I voiced my desire to run about 5 miles starting at 11:00 or 11:30 pace, and gradually speeding up to about 10:30. An easy run. One woman who ran with a much faster group last week said she wanted to do that too. Ha. ha. ha. We took off, chatting and introducing ourselves and I quickly noticed how winded I was. Garmin check: 9:40. "Uh. Are you sure you want to run with me? I'm going to slow it down a bit."

In spite of me putting on the brakes from time to time, we just got faster and faster. Wipe that grin off your face! (You know who you are.) Ah well, I had a great time and it was almost a marathon pace workout. Aerobically, it was probably the same as MP since we were chatting the whole time, and running on gravel (which is always harder for me). I still would have preferred a slower pace, but these club runs are about adventure and comraderie, so I am satisfied.

We ran through old Snoqualmie out to Centennial Park, onto the Snoq. Valley Trail (soft surface), over to the North Bend elementary school and back again. I LOVE this weather. The clouds and cooler air feel so good after the freaky heat.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 7.21

Comments

From Tracy on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 12:54:28 from 173.24.32.153

Well, even though it was an unintentional progression run, you seem pleased, as well you should be! You got your adventure, for sure.

We must have switched weather. This past week was relatively cool, but now it's heating up to beastly. Unfortunately for me, though, the cool weather was unseasonable and the heat is probably here to stay :(

From Metcalf Running on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 14:17:15 from 71.219.133.242

Nice miles this week Sno... I'm glad you are enjoying your new running group!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 14:56:55 from 71.229.164.25

I didn't grin until you said to wipe the grin of my face.

I think you've got it in you to run a little faster than you're used to. Maybe this running group is just what you need. I've heard that the way to get faster is to run with people who are faster than you.

Great job! I hope you're not too beat for tomorrow's run.

From JD on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 15:03:15 from 64.65.159.206

Nice mileage this week!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 15:56:01 from 67.171.56.220

Dodootdootdootdo I'm loving it....McDonalds chime

I like to see you pushing it a little there :)

That's my old standby run. My wifes parents live just off the trail near that elementary school so I fuel up over there.

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 16:57:46 from 67.171.56.164

Yeah, it sounds great today. We'll see how smart it is when I try to do my 23 miler tomorrow. ;)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 16:59:24 from 67.171.56.220

There is no try...only do!

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 17:07:00 from 67.171.56.164

Hey btw, are you going to run with the club? There seem to be a lot more folks in your pace group than mine. The shirts alone are worth it. DH has already made a move on mine. (But not fast enough!)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 17:15:05 from 67.171.56.220

Yes...very soon. I may not next week as that is my birthday but after that I'm sure you'll see me.

From rattletrap on Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 23:22:58 from 24.19.93.139

Sounds like it was a great run. You will find yourself running even faster with less effort in no time if you keep hanging around with these folks :)

From april27 on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 12:40:40 from 99.188.251.180

Sounds like you are enjoying yourself...I do like that the group pushes you. I didn't much care for group runs though. I'm glad you are enjoying yours!

From auntieem on Sun, Jun 07, 2009 at 14:49:49 from 67.182.145.8

HaHa! I knew you would like it! My favorite part of the MP miles thrown in in the middle of a run is the coming back to "easy" pace. It feels SOOO easy. Enjoy this weather while it lasts!

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