| 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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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 47.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 47.48 |
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| Triax 12 II Miles: 5.06 | Brooks ST3 II Miles: 38.59 | Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Miles: 3.83 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 5.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.06 |
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40F, raining, with occasional icy pieces in it. Objective: recovery run. Legs are a little sore. I can't remember when was the last time I wore my "normal" trainers, before today. The less I wear them, the more they feel like blocks of wood. I think I may be better off retiring them altogether. My feet have come to love the flexibility and lightness of my various racing shoes. The trainers seems to put all kinds architecture between me and the street. It was somewhat annoying. Edit: Almost forgot - weekly summary for Mon-Sun
TOTAL 58.24
Mon 5.38
Tue 9.41
Wed 8.15
Thu 10.1
Fri off
Sat 20.14
Sun 5.06
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 8.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.47 |
| 42F, light rain. General-aerobic run. 20 min. strength. Great run, in spite of the Doppler Betrayal. When I look at the Doppler image online, I can usually tell what's out there and what's coming, at least for the next hour. I reinforce my personal weather forecast by comparing it with the hourly predictions on weather.com and wunderground.com. Today I was so sure the light rain was coming to an end that I chose a fleece top and no jacket. Bad news, I got very wet. Good news, this particular fleece top is extremely warm and there was little or no wind. |
| Brooks ST3 II Miles: 8.47 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 37F. Light showers. White stuff everywhere. Sticks on feet. Chairs that float through the air. | | Comments(1) |
| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 3.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.83 |
| 47F. Clear, wind 10 mph. Easy run. 20 min. strength. It's neither wet, very cold, nor terribly windy. I hardly know where I am. I kept it easy today, since I'm pretty worn out from skiing yesterday. Fortunately, running uses such a different set of muscles. I did cross paths at one point with The Ladies Who Run Really Fast. I didn't want to be rude, and they all recognized me (or perhaps my headlamp), so I tried to join them. Hahaha. That didn't work. Fortunately I was thinking of stopping at the bathroom anyway, so I said my goodbyes and veered off after a couple of blocks. I'm looking forward to a stronger, longer run tomorrow. In daylight! |
| Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Miles: 3.83 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 11.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 11.44 |
| 45F, rain showers and patchy fog. General-aerobic run. There were LOTS of runners out today. I guess everyone wants to put a dent in the calories that will come later. The neighborhood was full of cooking smells. Someone near Azalea Park is baking bread. My legs felt extremely sluggish today, leftover from Tuesday I guess. Have a very happy Thanksgiving! |
| Brooks ST3 II Miles: 11.44 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 18.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 18.68 |
| 40F, cloudy, with a light misty rain during 1st and last 4 miles. Endurance run, club run, and Leg Builder Hill. I ran around my own neighborhood for a while, then down the Parkway to the club run. Old Snoqualmie and part of the Snoq. Valley Trail, then back up the hill and through Deer Park, then home. I was the only woman at our running club this week. At first, it looked like there was no one to run with at my pace, but I fell in step with this one guy, a man who is fairly new to the club. He was going pretty slowly, but that seemed like a good idea for today. We ran together for about 3.5 miles. During the last mile he was getting faster and faster, to the point where I was approaching my marathon pace to keep up with him. He always seemed to be a little ahead, so I was chatting with the back of his shoulder and trying to keep up. At the end of the run he said, "great to run with you - I never would have gone that fast without you." I was too shocked to make my snappy retort fast enough, but maybe I'll say something if he comes again. Tomorrow is the Seattle Marathon, and it looks like they might get dry weather this year. I am so very glad not to be running it, as always. |
| Brooks ST3 II Miles: 18.68 |
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| | Easy Miles | Marathon Pace Miles | Threshold Miles | VO2 Max Miles | Total Distance | | 47.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 47.48 |
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| Triax 12 II Miles: 5.06 | Brooks ST3 II Miles: 38.59 | Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Miles: 3.83 |
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