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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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I walked! Twenty-five minutes. It was very wobbly.  I crack myself up sometimes.  Never mind, you had to be there. 

The official results of the marathon are posted now.  I came in 3rd in the 50-59 AG, out of 6. (Chuckling, still.) Only #1 in each group got some kind of physical reward, so no bling for me.  A perfect example of why you always want to carry your own fun with you at all times. 

The overall marathon winner came in at 2:39, and 2nd place at 3:02.  (Interestingly, 4th place overall was a woman, at 3:10.)  Are those times kind of slow for a "fast downhill course," or is it just that the race was so small?  (Only 100 runners after all.)  Maybe I'm not the only one who got caught in the sand. 

Tidbits...

Nothing to do with my recent discussion of goals, but an interesting Ted Talk about keeping your goals to yourself: http://www.wimp.com/goalsyourself/

And for all my blog friends who are interested in minimalist footwear (personally, I am not speaking to my ST3-Ms, and the other two pairs are on probation too, just for spite), here is an un-shoe review: 

 http://www.barefootrunners.org/images/barefoottj/Run%20Free/MinimalistFootwearReview.pdf


Comments
From auntieem on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 13:53:59 from 67.182.144.71

OK, I'm not sharing my marathon goal.

From allie on Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 18:59:03 from 174.19.51.35

great job on the wobbly walk. i always wobbly walk after marathons and it really helps with recovery.

thanks for sharing the link to the un-shoe reviews. interesting stuff.

From april27 on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 09:07:56 from 165.138.243.1

I"m giggling at your wobbliness. But it is awesome that you are moving!

From april27 on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 09:09:27 from 165.138.243.1

and see what did I tell you about telling the goals? I thought I was just weird!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 10:08:43 from 24.18.192.33

Absolutely! (Not you being weird, the goal thing.)

From SnoFlake on Fri, Oct 01, 2010 at 20:09:02 from 24.18.192.33

Good job! You'll be running again in no time. :-)

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