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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, Jan 30, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.65	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.65

Objective: easy to moderate w/ form drills

Conditions at 5:15 AM: 33F, clear and calm. Bare pavement except icy in Stellar Pk. area (as usual).

This was a very sluggish run. I just couldn't get going. Since tomorrow is my (much anticipated) day off, that's it for January. I'm over 200 miles for the month, so I am pleased. In February I hope to add more fast paced runs and concentrate on staying consistent.

Regarding my battle with Winter. I guess I have 1-2 months left for potentially harsh weather, but really I feel like the main victory is complete. I no longer look out at the street in the morning and wonder if I can stand to run in whatever is out there. I don't question it. For the first winter ever, I just assume I'll run.

There is a little voice of doubt in my head that tells me I've been lucky, and that the weather just hasn't been that bad. Probably true. I've had some great days for my long runs, and the winds have really not been too bad most mornings. Still, I feel confident that I am going to emerge victorious. :)

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 7.65

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 11:05:45

I just have to marvel when you say the weather just hasn't been that bad. You've had a ton of snow and from my vantage point it seems like you've run in all kinds of rough weather.

I'm kind of feeling the same way - that with January ending there's a light at the end of the winter tunnel, even though March is typically the snowiest month in Denver.

In any case, here's to the defeat of January!

From JD on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 14:49:17

Great month Snoqualmie! Way to kick ol' man Winter where it counts...in the teeth! It seems like you've run through some pretty severe weather...I don't know if Winter's quite ready to loosen its grip yet though. I look forward to getting out at 6:00AM, in daylight, for a run in shorts and t-shirt again.

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 15:26:23

Way to go on your miles for the month!! That is great!

Lori

From jefferey on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 16:26:11

You've officially more than doubled my miles. Thanks for making me feel inadequate... Nice consistency! Where is Ole Man Winter today. I think he's on vacation down south because you have been absolutely pummeling him non-stop.

From snoqualmie on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 20:07:51

You guys are so funny. Thanks for making me smile!

I just got up from...(drum roll please)... a NAP. Yes, one of those things where you lay down on the couch "just for a minute" and wake up a half hour later. What a feeling! I have not had enough sleep this week I guess.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 20:11:46

Congratulations on your nap! I've heard of naps before, but mostly they just exist in my imagination.

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