Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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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, Aug 16, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
18.40	0.00	0.00	0.00	18.40

Mid 50s F rising to mid 60s during run. Cloudy, changing to mostly sunny. Breezy. Objective: endurance, w/ miles 16 - 17.75 going up Spirit Crusher Hill.

The only really positive thing I can say about this run is that I completed the planned miles, and I came up the hill w/ only 2 brief walk breaks (when my breath was too short). I was tired and uninspired nearly the whole run, but especially when my nice clouds went away and the sun came out. I still feel like I'm recovering from staying out late Friday night - what a wimp. Anyway, this was a very tough run. Some days are just like that.

Mon-Sun weekly mileage = 62.29

Brooks ST3 Miles: 18.40

Comments

From JD on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 15:45:05 from 166.216.128.78

It's impressive how consistently you do these long runs.

From auntieem on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 15:57:04 from 67.182.145.8

Oh, yes, you are such a complete wimp! Very nice miles; I can only aspire to such long runs on a weekly basis.

From Adam RW on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 15:58:07 from 155.101.152.103

Steal away. If they help, pass them around. I like the name of your mountain today. Spirit Crusher on the way up but I'm sure once at the summit it is a spirit uplifter!

From Dale on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 17:24:10 from 69.10.215.11

Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it. Nice work getting it done.

From Kelli on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 17:27:17 from 71.219.64.200

Some days are like that, this is true! But you finished and that is really all that matters in the end!!!

Nice job on the miles this week!! Have a great next week, get some rest.

I just got the book you suggested and started reading it. THANKS for the suggestion!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:21:55 from 24.8.167.243

You consistently get the miles in, even on a not so great day. You're certainly no wimp.

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:29:54 from 24.18.192.33

Thanks. I meant I'm a wimp for not being able to stay up until 11:30 PM, just ONE night, without an energy crisis and near breakdown...

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:34:02 from 67.185.148.81

What??? No run with Mini-Sno?

SWEET MILES last week!

Keep it up, but don't get yourself injured...

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