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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, Aug 20, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.90	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.90

Today was the first time in months that I was running in a steady rain. It was not so heavy that I got Squishy Shoe Syndrome, so I enjoyed it very much after the first mile warm up.

As often happens in the dark, I was nearly hit by a car this morning. He was at least 10 miles over the speed limit zooming towards the crosswalk and I was already crossing when I noticed that he was not intending to stop, though there is a stop sign there. He slowed to turn right, but evidently did not even glance in my direction. I was lit up like a xmas tree (head lamp, red flashy light, reflective clothing) so there really was no excuse. I shouted and waved my arms, but I still had to stop running and it gave me quite a scare. Spent the next 30 minutes lecturing him in my mind as I ran .

Well, other than that it was a fine run. An easy lope in a summer rain. I am sleepy however, and hoping to log back in later with a nap.

20 minutes abs and wts.

Comments

From Kim on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 10:18:35

I'm glad were not reading a report about a runner hit by a car right now! I'm glad you were defensive and kept yourself safe! Yesterday while I was running with 4 little girls on bikes around me a truck for a construction company came by us. The driver was SO careful and patient with us that I called the number on the back of the truck to report his safe driving! It was a nice change of pace to have someone in a vehicle treating us so respectful! If only all drivers could act that way!

I'm glad the rest was a nice summer rain run!

From snoqualmie on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 10:55:04

Thanks, Kim. Although I have been "nearly" hit by cars many times, I can always see and hear them coming so it's an annoyance more than a danger. But it's the KIDS I worry about. Riding along on their bikes they are in their own little world. I have said (yelled actually) this to many drivers: "what if I had been a kid on a bike? You talk about late to work -- how would running over a child affect your day?" So glad you had that good experience with the truck driver. I'm going to think about that instead to shake this anger off.

Have a great day!

From doreen on Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 17:22:29

Hi! Thanks for the encouragement about my placing in my AG. It was a really small race, but hey I gotta take the victory any way I can ;) Sorry to hear about your experience today it is amazing how drivers barely pay attention sometimes. I too worry about my kids on their bikes, because I know how "attentive" some drivers are.

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