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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, Apr 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.54	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.54

Objective: recovery

5:15 AM: 47F, mostly clear, breezy (5-15 mph).

The bad: My legs don't feel good. Running slowly isn't as much fun. I didn't eat as well over the weekend as I should have and I feel it. The good: A little more daylight every morning. Saw bats. (I love bats.) I'm healthy. If I felt really great today, it might have meant I did not do my job yesterday.

Is anyone on the blog going to run Boston this year? Two weeks from today! For those of us who still have some running to do before we can get there, here is the virtual Boston. (Should I be embarrassed that I have it in my favorites and have watched it numerous times? lol) Strap your laptop to the console of your treadmill and zip through the course at 35 mph. :D

Saucony Progrid Ride Miles: 5.54

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 11:39:31 from 71.229.164.25

Daylight is coming and you are healthy. Those are great things. You should be tired today after yesterday's hard long run. You are doing your job. Keep up the good work.

I don't have the patience to watch the whole video right now (and I need to work). Maybe if I actually qualify for Boston someday and decide to run it (two different things in my mind), then I'll want to study the video. So thanks for posting the link.

From JD on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 13:14:38 from 64.65.159.206

The only bats I've seen lately are the ones swarming around in my head!

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 13:51:25 from 207.225.192.66

I'm going to have to watch at least some of that video when I get home. I think about Boston alot... don't know if I will every be able to qualify or run it, but something about it sounds fantastic! I also think about the Wasatch Back 100... that is how sick my mind is LOL.

Nice run today Sno, you had a killer run yesterday too, so it is great that you are feeling good!

From JD on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 17:17:13 from 64.65.159.206

I believe there is something in the discussion forum about bloggers going to Boston. Last count was somewhere around 19 or 20?

From JD on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 17:59:54 from 64.65.159.206

Under the category "Running", titled "Boston 2009". Somebody's counted 17 bloggers going.

FRB represents in Boston!

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Apr 06, 2009 at 19:19:58 from 67.171.56.164

That's awesome. Thanks, JD. Got the bats working well for you I see.

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