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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 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.45	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.45

Objective: recovery, still - ug

5:20 AM: 33F, wet snow mixed w/ rain coming down, white blanket on yards, plants, cars, & slush on streets and sidewalks. Bright side: no wind.

How surprising, to wake up to a white world when our forecast called for 38F and raining. I don't know who told Winter he could have a curtain call.

My legs feel better today, though they are still sore. It's nice to see them getting better rather than worse (as happened between Monday and Tuesday). Mentally, I am really ready to get back to my normal mileage and routine so it's a bit frustrating to have to wait for the lower-body-part gang to catch up.

I decided on another blog title that I like even more. It's a bit more positive, and sums up where my head is at right now. Of course, I"m old enough to be Deena's mother and have none of her inborn talent, but her passion for running and her intelligence are part of my ideal goals. Some favorite Deena moments:

http://www.flotrack.org/videos/speaker/2-deena-kastor/208-choices

http://www.flotrack.org/videos/speaker/2-deena-kastor/63-140-miles-a-week (Favorite quote: "People talk about overtraining. For most people it's not a question of overtraining, but of under-resting..." (I love sleep!))

http://www.flotrack.org/videos/speaker/2-deena-kastor/13405-deena-kastor

http://www.deenakastor.com/

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 5.45

Comments

From JD on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 11:15:02 from 64.65.159.206

Glad the legs are going the right direction today.

We're experiencing some Winter like weather here as well...but, it IS Spring so I'll just ignore the cold rain and snow.

Hopefully we've all got a little Deena in us to help along the way!

Have a good day.

From jefferey on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 12:35:19 from 67.171.56.220

In the words of the youth today...the weather this morning was sick-nasty. Can't believe I'm doing longer runs than you. Course that will change once your legs are back under you.

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 13:06:19 from 207.225.192.66

Winter has decided to make another go of it here also... I'm so ready for the white stuff to go. Not ready for it to heat up though. Guess you can't have one without the other. Glad you are feeling better today, wonder why it seems to take our bodies longer then our minds to get on board.

Love the new blog title... I have been trying to think of a new one... really need something different.

From Kelli on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 13:39:56 from 71.219.100.181

I love the new blog title! How funny that we woke up to a world of snow as well, but I am thankful that the roads were dry for the most part.

Your lower body will catch up soon, maybe another day or so! And I love the advice Sasha has been giving you, it is very interesting. Maybe I could get him to figure out why I always (aside from last weekend) run a VERY negative split?!?

Have a good rest of the week!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 13:56:02 from 75.169.166.13

I'm glad you're feeling better. You'll be back to normal in no time now.

I agree that the advice from Sasha is interesting. He's telling you the same kind of stuff he's told me this week, but in more detail. It's nice to have it written down.

I've missed out on the snow somehow. I did have to drive in the rain today.

From snoqualmie on Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 14:46:23 from 67.171.56.164

Anyone else wanting to read Sasha's generous posts, they are on my Sunday entry (3/22). Lots of food for thought.

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