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

Mon, Jan 26, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.10

Objective: just get out the door.

Conditions at 5:45 AM: 23F, wind ch. 18F, wind 4-9 mph, clear. Very icy.

15 min. strength work

I was so stiff this morning. Around mile 2 I started feeling good, but still glad to come in. Just a wee three this morning. Like yesterday, lots of snot. (Excuse me.) I don't think it's a cold exactly, but maybe there is a bug I'm fighting.

To get better footing on the icy streets, I've been running in the sand and gravel at the edge of the road, that was left from the snow plows back at xmas time. My shoes were starting to make a lot of noise, so I took a look at the bottoms and all the little grooves are filled with tiny rocks. Studded tires! lol

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 3.10

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 11:08:15

The soles of my shoes are filled with tiny rocks as well. Is that the sign of a true road warrior?

I hope you're able to beat down that bug. Take it easy.

From jefferey on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 16:05:16

...and it's a timid left jab at Mr. Winter... I'm impressed that you even went outside. Yikes!! It's extremely cold out there. Took me 10 minutes just to get the ice off my car for work.

From Kelli on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 20:39:00

You can say snot!!!! Man it is cold, but, once again, you are out there! You are such an inspiration to me!! GREAT JOB!

From Dale on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 21:10:45

Glad I'm not the only one who's nose starts mass producing that stuff as soon as it gets a little chilly outside!!!

Fire away!!!

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 21:42:02

Try to drink lots of fluids... hope your are not getting a bug.

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