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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

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.79	0.00	0.00	2.30	7.09

Low 50s, clear. VO2 max intervals by effort: 5 x 4 min hard w/ 2 min recov.

It's summer, it's light out, but I still have a hard time getting myself to the track. I like my neighborhood, with its plentiful park bathrooms and drinking fountains. But I think what really stops me is the idea of giving up 20+ minutes of running to drive somewhere to run. Maybe next time. I know it would do me good.

Asics Piranha Miles: 7.09

Comments

From april27 on Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:01:21 from 99.188.251.180

I feel the same way. I end up running to my trail (2.5 miles). I did hear there was another trail closer that they just set up. I may have to check that one out later!

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 16:06:27 from 71.219.99.30

I so hear you on that! Driving to a running destination seems so messed up, huh? But it is good to get a little variety and change of scenery (although where you live is so BEAUTIFUL you may not need it!)

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