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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

Wed, Jul 08, 2009

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

Taking a scheduled day off. Not crazy about missing the run, but the sleep was wonderful! After tapering and then recovering, my brain had forgotten how to wake up at 4:30. Even though Monday and Tuesday were not super high mileage days, I still had to get up before 4:30 to accommodate Mr. Sno's temporary early commute. By last night I was really feeling it and was happy to hit the pillow.

More cloudy weather today - I love it!

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 10:53:08 from 71.229.164.25

The sleep will do you good. You'll be glad tomorrow that you took the rest today. And I have no idea how you get up at 4:30. I haven't been able to get myself up before 6:00 for a while now. That's going to have to change when school starts in a month.

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 11:01:19 from 67.171.56.164

School starts in a month?!?

You do so much great running w/ your current routine. That's what counts!

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 11:54:04 from 97.126.146.56

Enjoy your day off... I should have took today off! But I feel like I have been such a slacker lately. Wish you could send some clouds down my way.

From april27 on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:02:43 from 99.188.251.180

I can usually get up by 530 during the summer if I needed to (i usually have my eyes open but don't physically get out of bed till 6am) but I don't know how you do it in the winter. If the sun isn't up it is soooo hard to get myself up! I love the dark!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 12:57:20 from 198.241.156.7

Yep, school starts August 10. Crazy.

From JD on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 13:33:09 from 32.176.185.74

Nice job!!

From auntieem on Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 14:12:46 from 67.182.145.8

I knew you were enjoying this weather, while I've been suffering through it! Enjoy your day off if possible. I'm taking Friday off because the footrace is Saturday!

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