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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, Feb 22, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
18.55	0.00	0.00	0.00	18.55

Objectives: endurance, dealing w/ elements, practice taking gels on the run, winning mind games...

Conditions at 7:15 AM: 50F, very windy (15-20 w/ gusts 40), light rain. Later, during run, variable... Wind lessening at times. Rain heavy at mile 7, gone by mile 10. Some sun breaks, one rainbow.

I'll try to keep the whining to a minimum. I really don't feel well today. It's like the cold was almost gone and then yesterday I started feeling cruddy again. So today's 20+ planned miles turned into 18+, and I was very happy to get that much, since I thought of going home a lot sooner. I know better days are ahead, so I'm not going to worry about this. What was really a treat was being able to face the elements and actually enjoy the morning. There were a lot of robins out today, and I saw a rainbow. :) Now I get to spend the rest of the day sitting, knitting, eating, and (later) watching the Oscars.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 18.55

Comments

From JD on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 18:10:19

I love your objectives, you're getting creative with them, "winning mind games"? That's a good one. I don't know how you do these long runs week after week, you're very strong!

Enjoy the Oscars!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 19:18:04

I agree with JD. You are very strong to do 18 and a half miles in rain and wind, especially when you're not feeling well. You are a trooper, as my mom would say.

I hope you're enjoying the rest of your day.

From Brian on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 19:44:50

You are a real inspiration to me....it motivates me to read your blogs. I will try a 25 miler tomorrow and that will be the third week in a row with 20 plus long runs. When is your next planned marathon?

From Metcalf Running on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 20:00:59

I concur with all of the above statements. You are my inspiration!! And when you figure our how to win the mind games let me know. :)

From snoqualmie on Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 23:45:24

Thanks, everyone, for your encouraging words. (And BTW, I do long runs almost every weekend because I NEVER again want to go through the pain of building mileage. Maintaining is easier.)

Brian good luck with your 25 miler! I'm running Eugene Marathon next.

From rinny on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 21:36:33 from 206.251.46.150

wow i am impressed, i don't know if i could do a mile in the rain.

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