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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
Sun, Nov 30, 2008
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.066.000.000.0011.06

Objective: Some MP miles, marathon rehearsal of clothing (if weather is as predicted) & gels on the run.  4 miles easy + 6 miles MP + 1 mile easy. Tapering; one week to CIM.

Weather: high 40s into low 50s, light fog and mists- gorgeous morning.

I was about 10 seconds off the marathon pace this morning. I decided not to push any harder but just concentrate on relaxing, keeping the cadence up and running form. I still feel kind of heavy; maybe I put on a pound from TG dinner and the continual aftermath of attacking the pie.  (I made my family finish it yesterday while I was out xmas shopping.) I rarely weigh myself but even a small weight gain or loss seems to make a difference on my small frame.  

What a great day for the Seattle Marathon!  This weather is just about my favorite for running, with the tiny exception of the sun coming out near the end of my run (I prefer clouds).  But I am so glad for the volunteers and the runners in Seattle this morning.  I'm sending good wishes to the only blog member I know of who is running it today: have a good race Saamijeff!

Blue Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 11.06
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 16:02:59

Happy tapering to you. I'm looking forward to your race.

I can't get anyone to finish of my pie for me. I might have to do it myself.

From Kelli on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 21:03:58

Happy Taper to you, Happy Taper to you!

Wow, do you ever take a day off???

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