Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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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, Dec 04, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.08	1.00	0.00	0.00	6.08

Objective: Last Run Potluck: mostly easy w/ 1 mile @ MP, 2 very steep hills and 4 x 1 block strides

Weather: low 30's F, part foggy, part starry

Everything holding steady. I threw in a bunch of little extras to bolster my psyche. Legs feel good. Spirits are up a bit. My FIL was conscious for the first time yesterday, but he may have another blood clot in his arm. I am ready for whatever may come.

Thanks again to everyone on the blog. I am so encouraged by having this support and by reading others' blogs. This is my last entry before the marathon. Happy running, everyone.

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 6.08

Comments

From marion on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 13:19:54

Yeah! Hang in there with your FIL. Everything will be alright, regardless of what may come. These really hard things in our lives bring many unexpected blessings :)

Good luck with your marathon! Is it Sunday or Saturday?

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 13:23:59

Best of luck at the marathon, I'm sure you will do fantastic! You have been consistant in your training and everything is looking like a great race for you, relax and have fun :)

My thoughts and prayers go out to your FIL.

Lori

From snoqualmie on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 13:28:04

Sunday. Website is here: http://www.runcim.org/

Thanks!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 14:40:45

Just got word - he's back on the ventilator. Cardiac meds were not getting into the IV for some reason. Had a CAT scan this morning and there is air in his bladder, not good. Various body functions are falling like dominoes. I'm going to keep singing xmas carols and packing my suitcase.

From Meadow on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 15:27:19

Good luck! I'll be thinking of you and your family.

From Solemate on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 16:03:34

Weather report from Sacramento today:

"Foggy and cold about 40 degrees supposed to dip into the high 30's tommorow. The visability was one half mile this am."

From Mark on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 16:44:36

Best of luck at the marathon! With all that has been going on and the pressure you have been under I hope you can at least catch a break this time. I admire your persistence and determination.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 17:30:14

Good luck with the marathon! You'll do great. Just try to relax and not worry.

Have a safe and fun trip!

From Jefferey on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 16:05:10

I hope you beat my P R of 3:55 this weekend. Good luck to you!!

From Kelli on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 18:24:06

Best of luck to you on your race and with your FIL! KEEP SINGING!!!!

From Dale on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 23:02:56

Good luck and have fun!

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