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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
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.172.000.000.006.17

Objective: Easy progression: 2 mi easy, 2 mi moderate, 2 mi @ MP.  These were effort levels, a little off the actual pace (pie on board).  Tapering.

Weather: mid 40s F, occasional light rain.

Core & pushups.

I was reminded this morning of why I never run the Seattle Marathon, held just 45 minutes from here every Thanksgiving weekend Sunday.   Even with a little over a week to go before my CIM,  I tried hard to restrain myself at dinner yesterday.  I was not successful.  I begin to wonder whether pie has some supernatural powers. 

Blue Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 6.17
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 12:35:54

I think pie does have supernatural powers. I had pumpkin pie with my breakfast this morning.

A little over a week to go to CIM - the countdown is on. You're doing great.

From jefferey on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 12:43:27

What kind of pie is your downfall? We have the following sitting on the counter:

Pumpkin

Pumpkin with Pecan and caramel

Pecan with chocolate

Blueberry

Regular apple and crispy top apple

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 12:48:17

You are torturing me! Oh, pie.... I only made a pumpkin pie, but - pardon my vanity - it is UNbelievably good. We did a joint dinner with another family who lives on our street and couldn't decide between ice cream and whipped cream. So we served both! Did exhibit self-control and rationality? Did I remember I have to carry these hips 26 miles a week from now? No! I ate both.

From jefferey on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 12:52:09

My wife loves to kid me because whenever there is something good to eat I tell her "I'm CarboLoading". Yesterday I had Pecan(with chocolate) Double vanilla ice cream, Whipped cream and caramel sauce on top. That's why I had to run today.

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 15:52:57

MMMM... you guys are killing me... I have to admit I had a piece of chocolate silk pie before my run this morning... but I had a pretty good run, so maybe it helped LOL

Lori

From solemate on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 16:35:52

You are in the home stretch. Long range forecast is showing lots of clouds; highs in the 60s.....I will keep watching it.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 18:52:48

I'm asking Marathon Santa for highs in the 50's and dry streets. (60's is going to feel like summer to me.)

From Kelli on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 16:29:16

Pie, ice cream, whatever! if it has sugar, it PULLS me to it!

Great runs this week!!

From JD on Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 19:59:22

Who can deny the pie...

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