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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 07, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
1.77	0.00	0.00	0.00	1.77

I forgot that it is possible to "jog" slower than you can walk. It's great humor value.

Let me tell you about May in the Pacific Northwest. The first time I ever saw Washington State was in May 1980. The incredible verdure made a huge impression on me (even more than Mt. St. Helens, which was erupting at the time), and it still does every year to this day. Washington is called the "Evergreen State," and Seattle is the "Emerald City," so of course this part of the world is pretty lush. But May and early June are simply unbelievable. Here at last is the payoff for our wet winter! :)

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 1.77

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 10:50:20 from 71.229.164.25

Yeah! You were able to jog today! Congratulations.

Enjoy the payoff for your wet winter. That's fabulous. We've finally got a little green here, but I'm sure it's nothing compared to what you've got. You should post a picture.

From Metcalf Running on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 11:37:47 from 63.240.133.93

Nice to see that you are out and moving :) Way to go!

I have been enjoying out tiny bit more green then usualy here in Utah. I can't even imagine how beautiful it must be up there, please do post a picture if you can.

From jefferey on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 11:41:55 from 67.171.56.220

Glad you were able to get almost 2 miles in :)

From Snoqualmie on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 11:42:33 from 67.171.56.164

I'll get a picture for tomorrow! :D

From JD on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 12:04:08 from 64.65.159.206

Nice job getting a little running in. Probably feels pretty good afterwards eh?

From Snoqualmie on Thu, May 07, 2009 at 16:56:17 from 67.171.56.164

JD, Well, *I* didn't use the word "running." Little-scooting-non-walking-motion might be more accurate. But yeah, even just lacing up was enjoyable. My right quad (the one that cramped) is still sore so I really took it easy.

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