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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

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00

Objective: general aerobic

5:15AM: 35F, mostly cloudy, wind 5-10 mph

A nice run on this surprisingly chilly morning. Though running a different route, I covered the same mileage as yesterday. The exact same. I find that weird. The difference in total time for the two workouts was only 1 minute.

I was going to do 7-8 easy miles, but got a late start. Then, I was feeliing really good and not looking at my watch, and I seem to have run comparatively fast for an "easy" run. This is why I find the "average pace" number to be so meaningless. These were 2 completely different 6 mile workouts with the almost the same average pace. Yesterday's MP workout: 12:26, 11:14, 11:39, 9:21, 9:26, 9:11. Today's splits: 11:51, 11:03, 10:08, 10:09, 10:15, 10:39.

ETA: p.s. Today I'm beginning my 10 day Veggie Challenge. Wanna join me? In the 10 remaining days before Eugene Marathon, I am going to have a serving of vegetables at every meal - even breakfast - and 1 for a snack. Minimum 4 per day. I am trying to make sure at least 2 of the 4 are raw.

Nike Lunar Racer Miles: 6.00

Comments

From Bonnie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 10:44:48 from 71.210.125.219

Strong run Sno, you must be feeling "frisky".

Good for you on the veggie challenge! You might be enticed to "the other side" this way! That is how I became a vegetarian almost 17 years ago now!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:08:42 from 67.171.56.164

Oh goodness no! No offense, Carolyn, but I view a "produce dominated" diet as the key to carnivore success. lol pH balance, phytonutrients, fiber... I guess vegetables are the bond that brings together all the healthiest human diets. :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:14:56 from 71.229.164.25

Your point about average pace is well taken. You can have one run with big differentials between fast and slow, such as an interval workout, and then have a steady pace run and they can both come out to roughly the same average pace.

I eat a lot of vegetables at lunch and some at dinner. I always have fruit with every other meal/snack. I should try to get some vegetables into breakfast and my snacks. You're a good example to me.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:23:16 from 67.171.56.164

Oops - I must be tired. I thought I saw "Carolyn" instead of Bonnie on the first post. Oh great, early dementia. And somewhere in the back of my mind I was thinking "I didn't think Carolyn was a vegetarian," but I knew Bonnie was. Better go have some broccoli...

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 12:14:15 from 207.225.192.66

Good chanllenge, I think I will try this, I'm usually really good about vetgitables with lunch and dinner. Fruits seems best at breakfast, but maybe tomatoes with my eggs wouldn't be bad. Hmmm good tho think about.

From snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 12:19:52 from 67.171.56.164

Carrots are also good at breakfast - just a bit of sweetness.

From Dale on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 12:37:25 from 69.10.215.11

10 day veggie challenge is definitely a good idea.....but is it a good idea just before a major race? I'm thinking perhaps the 10 days after Eugene might be a better plan. Or maybe I'm just afraid of my greens...

From snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 14:20:34 from 67.171.56.164

Thanks for your input, Dale. It's always nice to hear from you on the blog these days, as you await the completion of your healing. I understand your point. I think this will be both wise and helpful though. It is not far off from my usual diet. Cheers!

From jefferey on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 14:21:23 from 71.35.169.70

Nice job sno. It snowed for about 5 minutes when I was out there. How's your body feeling with the taper?

From Bonnie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 14:46:31 from 128.196.228.134

ha ha ha, "produce dominated" diet as the key to carnivore success" - Dean would probably agree with you there!

Too bad, for a moment there I thought we might have a convert.

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 16:47:52 from 71.219.98.70

OH! Good luck on that veggie challenge. I do not do so great with the veggies, but I love fruit. WAIT---I throw like 4 cups of spinach in my smoothie, so that counts for something!

Why is it still so cold there? At 4:30 here today it was 61. Hmmm...I hope the warm air and no wind comes your way!

Have a great day!

From nicole on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 17:21:30 from 70.6.55.84

I love the veggie challenge idea! I usually do pretty good with veggies... but veggies for breakfast sounds gross! :-) maybe if you had time to cook an omelette.....!

From snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 20:01:33 from 67.171.56.164

Jeff, I feel great. "Frisky" as Bonnie puts it. Still enough miles to not get restless. Next week might be challenging. Thanks.

Bonnie, We will have to have Pax Romatomatos.

Kelli, FOUR cups of spinach in your smoothie? I think that's 4 servings right there. lol

Nicole, tomatoes on eggs, slivers of sweet peppers, and favorite - carrots!

From april27 on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 09:14:35 from 99.188.251.180

Does salsa in my eggs count? and I have a banana in my cereal. I suppose all i have to do is add a veggie/fruit snack...Ooh does yogurt count? I"m doing the no candy challenge...Kinda killing me b/c all I think about is candy..but I figure if I can make it through to grocery day I will broken off from the candy. I even cut soda back! Going to try to run today--but I did wake up hacking again...maybe just a slow 3 miler or something...

From snoqualmie on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 11:00:18 from 67.171.56.164

Salsa counts (though it's a stretch). Yogurt does not. lol I STRONGLY urge you to give up candy and soda. The effects on your health are enormous! http://www.mercola.com/article/sugar/dangers_of_sugar.htm You might have more success if you line up some substitutes for those moments of craving. Dark chocolate (>65% cocoa), Celestial Seasons Bengal Spice Tea, and Medjool dates are my salvation. :)

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