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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, Oct 22, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.090.000.000.007.09

Objective: Easy to moderate.

Weather: Low 40s F,  wind (Bf. 4-5), clear (another gorgeous starry sky,  crescent moon)

This was one of those mornings I just didn't want to come in. I feel like I would gladly have run another 7 if time permitted.  Just before I came in, the sky behind the black silhouette of the Cascade Mountains was just beginning to glow indigo, but the stars around it were still twinkling.  What a beautiful world.

I began the run with a bit of leg stiffness. This actually made me happy, since I was hoping to feel some effects from yesterday's hill sprints.  After about 10 minutes my legs felt great and continued so throughout the run, with one exception: a little stretch beginning with the hill climb from Crestview, perhaps more evidence of yesterday's good work. 

Comments
From Carolyn on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:23:29

It sounds like you had a really great run today. That's fantastic.

I'm interested to see what Sasha says about your hill sprints after you've done the time trials that he asked you to do.

From Meadow on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 10:25:25

I love being a little sore after a workout, makes it feel a little more effective.

From JD on Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 15:13:19

Nice description, sounds like a nice morning to be out on a run. Great job by the way on bouncing right back after the marathon. Your consistency is impressive.

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