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

Fri, Apr 24, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.94	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.94

Objective: easy & slow, break in new shoes. (Tapering)

5:35AM: 35F, wind 5-10, clear.

20 min strength & stretch after

Pleasant run. I need to relace my new pair of Triax 12s. I am planning to run the marathon in them, though a small rebellious part of my brain still wants to race in my Magic Shoes, the ST3s. Feel free to yell, "What are you thinking!?!?" It's just an urge at this point. After wearing racing shoes Wednesday and Thursday, my feet feel clunky and heavy in these trainers, even though they are new. :(

Veggie challenge, so far successful.

Triax 12 II Miles: 4.94

Comments

From jefferey on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 11:22:46 from 67.171.56.220

i'm amazed at how many men i know who hate veggies. we had a garden growing up and i learned to love them...typing this with one hand as nova is sitting on my lap

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 13:10:40 from 71.229.164.25

Good job on the veggie challenge and good luck with the shoes. I'm very interested in your shoe experiences for selfish reasons. Maybe some day I can be the queen of shoes like you.

From montelepsy on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 14:13:23 from 217.68.199.130

I'll take your veggie challenge. Let the throwdown begin! I see your carrot and I raise you an eggplant.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 16:09:22 from 67.171.56.164

Prepare yourself for the challenge then! I had 3 by 1pm today. :D

From montelepsy on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 12:58:46 from 217.68.199.130

25 Apr

Breakfast: mushroom/tomato omelette

Lunch: steamed cauliflower/carrots and raw cucumbers/tomatoes/onions

Dinner: steamed beets and brussel sprouts

raw cucumbers/tomatoes/onions

Bring it on, Sno!

From jefferey on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 13:18:17 from 67.171.56.220

Monte,

That's only because you don't like to eat Camel meat :)

From montelepsy on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 13:22:33 from 217.68.199.130

I haven't tried it, and I don't think I ever will. I've been to a slaughterhouse where they had some hobbled camels. And I walked into someone's office where they had a picture of a camel's head removed from it's body. I let out an unvoluntary noise.

From jefferey on Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 23:08:06 from 67.171.56.220

Check out this breakfast after my long run. Onions, green and red and yellow and orange pepper, some bacon 3 eggs and cheese. Oh baby! That is some good vegetation- It weighed about 3 lbs. after being cooked.

From april27 on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 01:46:44 from 99.188.251.180

I never knew camel was even edible...

Sno--I thought of you today...and guess what I ate? for dinner--cooked carrots...yum! i have been eating more fruits lately...feel so good!

From snoqualmie on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 10:27:45 from 67.171.56.164

Bravo to all of you on conquering your veggies!

From montelepsy on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 12:02:33 from 217.68.199.130

Sno,

I'll stick to the challenge, but I won't spam your blog anymore listing vegatables. I'll let you know if I falter though.

Jefferey, you ate 3 lbs of food in one sitting?!

April,

It is my opinion that it is not. Bleh!

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 14:04:08 from 67.171.56.164

Monty- no problem. Was that a play on words? Spam vs. Vegetables?

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