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

Tue, Apr 21, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.39	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.39

Objective: easy, enjoy the morning, hill sprints on the shorter hills after mile 2

5:10 AM: 47F, clear, breeze 3-9 mph

20 min. strength afterwards

We're in the midst of a little heat wave, with temperatures up to the 70's by day. But I've still got a Smartwool layer on for my early morning runs. Smartwool under my tech top and bare legs! lol I am enjoying the No Swish running- no jacket, vest, etc. - just quiet fabric. Busy day today...

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 7.39

Comments

From rattletrap on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 10:46:35 from 75.216.108.144

Bare legs at 5:10am?! Did I read that right? I guess Summer is almost here. I'm anxious to get back out there this afternoon. I'll be wearing shorts for the first time since November.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:26:35 from 71.229.164.25

Wow. You were sure out early this morning. Is that just a wee bit on the early side for you?

We're also getting pretty warm in the afternoons, but I'm still wearing long pants for my morning run, smart wool socks, and two shirts.

Good luck with your busy day.

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 12:55:16 from 71.210.125.219

AHHHHH ... I am so happy for you Sno, nice temps to enjoy your taper (or as Greg calls it "peak").

Today should be our first day in the 100's since last fall ... sigh. I wish I were more of a warm weather person, I would take a snowstorm any day over 100 degrees. But, this morning was nice (71, warmer in the sun -- really it is the sun that gets you here it feels so much hotter in the sun than the shade).

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 13:33:44 from 207.225.192.66

Good to see that you are getting nice weather finally. I hope you are enjoying your busy day.

From snoqualmie on Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 22:56:39 from 67.171.56.164

Carolyn - not particularly early, no.

Clouds are returning. Heat wave over I guess.

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