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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, Jan 08, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
8.380.000.000.008.38

Objective: moderate, with focus on cadence

Conditions at 5 AM: High 40sF (dropping), windy (~10-30 mph, felt mostly in open spaces), light rain first 2 miles.   Roads are wet, saw 2 flooded spots where water was gushing over curb (Carmichael at Elderberry & the area on Stellar by the pea patch).  Quite tolerable compared to our poor neighbors down the hill.

15 min core & strength

A fine run. Take that, Winter.

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 8.38
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 12:58:10

Way to kick Winter where it counts, but be careful out there.

You're always welcome to evacuate to Colorado. We're high and dry. We've got fires in Boulder County, but I'm far away from there.

From Kelli on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 13:23:09

Oh my, that flooding is horrible! I can not believe that in the middle of winter. Crazy.

Beautiful temps today for your run, wish the wind had not been there! But great job!

From Bonnie on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 21:13:17

I was so relieved to see your blog (I was in a meeting so I could not respond, but I was glad). Sorry about your neighbors ...

Glad the weather cooperated a little better today for you!

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 21:17:56

I was about to Fedex you a dingy when I saw the weather report the other day and they mentioned Snoqualmie getting 10-20 inches of rain! :)

Hope the rest of the week is better!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jan 08, 2009 at 22:36:38

LOL re the dingy!

We got out and about a little today, and it was "water water everywhere." I've never seen it like this.

I appreciate all your warm wishes so much. I must say, I'm sick of thinking about weather all the time. Winter is trying to wear me down psychologically now. I'm seriously considering ignoring it and getting on with everything as if it's always like this. Wouldn't that be a great battle strategy? I signed up for Sean's 5K in March (it's on Jefferey's blog). Maybe that will help shift the focus. :)

From jefferey on Fri, Jan 09, 2009 at 14:25:33

Glad to see you signed up for the 5K. It should be a good time and it's right in your neighborhood it looks like.

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