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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

Sat, Dec 13, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.93	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.93

Objective: easy/recovery

Weather: Low 30s F, cloudy, light precipitation (snow/rain/sleet/mix?)

15 min. core and weights

Another lovely jog through Snoqualmie Ridge. There was a pretty, thin layer of snow on the grass and trees, but the sidewalks and streets were just wet -- great conditions for running.

I have a relatively new, fleece, half-zip top that I am finally able to wear comfortably since it is so warm. I think I tried it once last month in 40s weather and it was too hot. It was almost too hot today. Fleece is incredible -- and that's saying a lot since I am a die hard Wool Lover.

These shorter runs feel really weird. My legs are not recovered yet, but I keep thinking "I have to go in now?" Of course, it could just be my mental conditioning: I am accustomed to running in daylight only on my long run days. I'm going to get spoiled! DH goes back to work Monday, but he has some more vacation days he must use before 2009.

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 4.93

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 15:28:49

I'm glad you got to wear your fleece. And congratulations on your snow. I enjoyed my last nice day for a while this morning. We're supposed to get another storm tonight.

I felt the same way (I have to go in now?) on my short runs this week. I'm used to running longer, but it as also kind of nice in a way.

I wish I had some vacation days that I had to use or lose. I never acrue that many. I just end up taking too many days off here and there because of sick kids and things like that.

I'm sure you'll be recovered and back to your longer distances in no time.

From JD on Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 15:43:46

Snoqualmie you a a model of diligence and consistency!

I'll take those 13 minutes for you if you're not going to use them any more. :-)

From Solemate on Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 15:54:24

My son lives in Portland and says that really got hit with some heavy rain and that the COLD is upon them - the coldest in years apparently - with much snow on the ground in Portland. Brrr.

Just keep those muscles warm....

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