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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, May 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
15.41	0.00	0.00	0.00	15.41

Sunny day. 50F rising to 67F, with a few high clouds moving in. (Felt hot to my winter trained body.) Objective: easy, rebuilding mileage.

That was about the limit of what I can run right now, especially after working hard in the garden for a couple of hours yesterday. Not sure that was such a good idea.

Now that I've had some food and cooled off, the temperature feels quite moderate. We have our windows open to prevent the AC from kicking on (cooler out than in). But, man, when I was running it felt like an oven. These early warm days are always a bit of a shock. Bonnie, I know you are probably laughing your head off, with those "cool" 79F runs in AZ. It's all what you're used to I guess.

Keep blogging, you Ogden Marathon runners! We need to hear all about your sore muscles and your post race thoughts. :)

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 15.41

Comments

From Bonnie on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 14:53:21 from 71.210.108.104

It is all relative Sno ... I don't like the heat at all, I actually loved the winters in Colorado and Utah much more than the summers -- so, I do feel your pain. No matter what the actual temperature, as things heat up it takes some acclimatization to get used to it (studies suggest 2 weeks). Especially when you are re-ramping up your running, just a lot factors to get used to at one time!

Take care and try to rest today Sno!

From Metcalf Running on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 16:13:41 from 71.219.133.242

Sno... that is some good miles! You must have done a good recovery from the marathon.

I'm feeling OK doing a little of the 80 year old shuffle as I get up and down. LOL

From JD on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 18:20:12 from 166.128.146.200

Good long run today. Glad to see you recovered well as usual.

From Bonnie on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 19:30:12 from 71.210.108.104

Did you hear the news? Ritz and Hudson have parted ways!!! wow.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 19:53:09 from 71.229.164.25

She's baaack! I'm glad to see you out doing a long run. You must be feeling a lot better. Just make sure you get adequately recovered.

I'm sore but getting around okay for the most part.

From snoqualmie on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 20:41:06 from 67.171.56.164

Bonnie- GASP! Well now I'm wondering whether I can remember any cold looks between them or any clues. I wish I knew the details. In particular, was it personalities or training issues? I'll have to surf for that soon when I've got more time.

Carolyn- Whoa, whoa, whoa... "getting around ok?" No hobbling? I think you might not be mortal. :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, May 17, 2009 at 20:53:05 from 71.229.164.25

Trust me, I'm mortal. At the moment I'm really bugged by the sunburn on my shoulders. I put sunscreen on, but I guess I didn't do a very good job.

OK. True story. Last night my sister needed to go in to town to the grocery store. She had had a busy day running a neighborhood cleanup thing and was too tired to drive, and so I had to drive her. It's not like I had gotten up at 4:00 am and run a marathon, or anything like that.

From jefferey on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 00:50:41 from 67.171.56.220

Holy Shnikees! So much for easing back into it. Sweet distance!

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