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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, Oct 14, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

Objective: easy w/ form drills

Weather: High 40s F, cloudy. Wet streets but no more rain.

15 min abs & weights

I found myself a bit overdressed this morning. My house was cold and it fooled me. I do wear layers but find them difficult to remove with the watch, hat and reflective vest pinning everything down. Chances are I'll usually get too cold and end up going back and forth, wasting time with each clothing adjustment. Anyway, I believe I also expected to be running a little more slowly but I felt great. So that's good news.

My form drills today were focused on arm swing and on anti-shuffle gait. (I am teaching myself to bring my foot up higher in back.) Those are good drills to throw in when I want to keep the workout in "easy" mode.

Head cold still hanging on a bit, but not affecting my energy level. :) Just loads of mucus and frequent sneezing.

Comments

From Carolyn on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 11:47:03

I'm glad to hear that you felt great. That's fantastic news.

And thanks for the tip about form drills. I should think more about my form. I do concentrate on arm swing occasionally, but don't think much about my feet.

I have the same problem with removing layers. The reflective vest is what really makes it difficult. I've been wearing a hooded sweatshirt that zips up the front and when I get too warm, I just unzip it under the reflective vest, but leave it on. I did manage to get it off while leaving the vest on one time, but that was quite a feat.

From jefferey on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 13:06:33

Hi Snoqualmie, I too am a ridge runner. We live over in the heights on Odell. Noticed that you had the same weather report that I did this morning. I usually run around 7 a.m.- How about you?

From JD on Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 19:01:49

This temps right now are kind of right on the edge of cold/warm. Hard to get the layers just right. Soon though, it will be cold enough to just pile it on and hope to generate enough body heat to get through the run.

I used to have a running gait I resorted to when extra tired, I called it "the Jamestown Shuffle". I haven't had to use it for awhile, (knock on wood).

Good to hear your energy's back.

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