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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
Fri, Jun 05, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.941.600.000.007.54

Low 60sF, clear & muggy.  Easy to moderate run w/ last 15 min before cool down @ MP, + chicken arm reform school (see Weds.) 

Sometimes we believe what we want to believe.  After a scorching day in the 90s, last night the weather suddenly turned cloudy and very windy, and we even had a brief hailstorm.   So, despite this morning's clear sky and absolutely still air, I believed that a long sleeve tech shirt would be appropriate.  Not!  Sweat bath. 

Hopefully more clouds are coming today - no more severe heat.  The worst is that my lupines, which were huge and so incredibly beautiful, were all blown over last night. 

Tidbit for today: optical illusions. Enjoy! 

Brooks ST3 Miles: 7.54
Comments
From Kelli on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:39:47 from 71.219.74.247

GREAT JOB this week! The weather has been a little weird here, too. Although not as extreme as you are getting it. but I loved the song you quoted yesterday---so me. I complain no matter what the weather (aside from today, which was PERFECT!!!)

And thanks for your little tidbits and links, I ENJOY them all!

From Kelli on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:40:54 from 71.219.74.247

AHHH!!! Sorry, I posted my comment but meant to keep going....I can talk all day.

Anyway, I am now seeing dots everywhere after that illusion. BUT SO COOL!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:43:44 from 67.171.56.164

Kelli - You are so sweet! I love when you visit my blog! I read yours all the time, and love your quotes, but I tend to just lurk and not comment often.

My favorite illusion is the one with the curve ball - unbelievable!!

From Kelli on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:49:06 from 71.219.74.247

I lurk EVERYWHERE! I spend all my free time on the computer!!! (Actually, I am always multi-tasking working on school and church stuff, balancing the check book, or loading pictures! The blog distracts me often!)

Have a great day!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 12:23:56 from 198.241.156.7

Good morning to you both, Snoqualmie and Kelli.

Great job toughing out the weather this week, Sno. And I enjoy your little tidbits as well. I agree that the curve ball was the best optical illusion. No wonder it won the competition.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 13:23:19 from 71.35.171.45

What is your target MP?

Bock, bock, bock....how did the chicken arm reform work go this a.m.?

I was wondering why the sweat was pouring off of me too...didn't seem that warm today.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 14:19:30 from 67.171.56.164

Jeff - My goal MP for fall is BQ pace, 9:20. Today I was between 9:10 and 9:30 most of that time, but it felt like 10K pace, very difficult. But that's what training is for!

Chicken arm is stubborn and furtive, requiring constant vigilance.

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