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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, Nov 03, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.57	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.57

Objective: recovery

Weather: 47F, light wind (Bf. 2), some light rain

20 min. core and weights

Oh, that first mile. It was harder than yesterday's last mile. Still, it was great to get out and move, as always.

How is everyone liking the time change? I dislike DLS time very much and am glad to get back on the "true" time. But my inner clock yelled "bedtime!" at 8:30 last night and I was so tired from the morning workout that I just gave in. DD loves to play mommy and tucked me in.

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 4.57

Comments

From Carolyn on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 10:30:59

I like the change off of DST. The change onto DST in the spring kills me.

My 11-year-old son woke up at 6:00 this morning blaming DST. I was able to get up a little easier at 5:00 than usual, but I know it won't last. Also, I could run without the headlamp this morning, which also won't last.

Way to get out and run after that awesome long run you did yesterday.

From Dale on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 11:02:47

I could live without DST. Actually, I did for a while living in Arizona :).

Getting out and running the day after long runs really helps your recovery and teaches you to run while tired. The former will help you run better tomorrow while the latter will help in the late stages of your marathon!

From saamijeff on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 12:54:40

I was going to take the day off today. Your run today after a 22+ mile run makes me feel guilty. That is another value of this blog.....there are a lot of other people that are working very hard on their running. Reading about the hard work of others helps motivate me. Great run yesterday.

From jefferey on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 13:56:00

Felt much better running in the light!! Of course you run at 4:30 in the am so you don't get to enjoy it that much. Are you going to run the turkey trot or are you volunteering?

From Kelli on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:06:12

I agree on DLS. It was hard to convince my kids it was time for bed when it was dark---they are all getting to smart and could read the clock time. Then, they all got up EARLY this morning. I guess that was nice as we were not rushing around, but I wanted to enjoy the perk of "falling back" and get some extra sleep!!

Great running yesterday and today!! You are amazing, really! i am always so impressed by what you do and then how you break it all down for your blog readers.

From snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 17:33:13

Saamijeff- I feel the same way about the blog. So much inspiration. I also "hang out" on the marathon forum of the Running Times website. Those folks are extremely hard core. Very inspiring.

Jeff- I plan to volunteer at the Turkey Trot.

Thanks everyone for encouraging me. That reminds me... did anyone else read the Running Times editorial this month, about how they say "bon courage" instead of "good luck" in France? I love it.

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