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

Wed, Mar 11, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.78	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.78

Objective: 2E + 4 moderate, w/ hard effort on hills + cool down

5:15 AM, 26F (w. ch. 16) wind 10-15 mph, clear. Roads bare and dry

15 min. strength work

It was very nice to have traction back today. The sidewalks on the shady sides of the streets are still snow covered, but the roads were nice and dry.

I wasn't sure what kind of a workout to do today. It would normally have been a speed work day, but that didn't seem appropriate, with a 5K in 3 days. Just another sign that I have very little experience with this distance.

Headlamp update. DH fiddled with it yesterday; he has electronic testing gadgets and secret knowledge that seems to only appear on the Y chromosome. After about 10 minutes the headlamp was pronounced dead. It was only 7PM, so I scooted off to Issaquah to replace it at the REI store.

Nike Lunar Racer Miles: 6.78

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 10:39:18 from 71.229.164.25

I'm glad you had clear roads and it sounds like you devised a good, appropriate workout for yourself. Too bad the headlamp died, but it's a good thing you're all set up with a new one.

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:07:29 from 207.225.192.66

Gota love that Y chromosome when it comes to handy things :) Glad you had some dry roads for a change. I think your running plan was a good one considering your race this Saturday.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:38:46 from 71.229.164.25

The handy with things aspect of the Y chromosome in my house is broken, I think.

From jefferey on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:52:02 from 67.171.56.220

Sno, My daughter tells me that the fountain at the track is now working. She uses it every day now during track. I tried it this morning but it really was frozen. I couldn't even push in the button.

From Bonnie on Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 12:05:45 from 71.210.101.173

Hey Sno ... don't worry about the 5K you will PR no matter what, and my guess is you will surprise yourself. Normally, what I would do today (a couple days out from a 5K) is 1 - 1.5 at race pace in the middle of the run ... just enough to work you a little, but not too much to burn you out.

I am with Carolyn, the only helpful aspect of the Y chromosome in my house is getting rid of dead rodents (from the cat/dogs) and bugs ... maybe cleaning out the gutters from time to time. Luckily he is cute and nice so it is ok ;-). Actually, his chromsome comes in handy when we backpack for a week too ... he is really good at starting fires and finding our way out of sometimes scarey prediciments.

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