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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

Sat, May 09, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
2.97	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.97

7:45 AM: low 40s, mostly sunny. Recovery run.

I usually do not run Saturdays, but last night it occured to me that Saturdays are a rest day, and I don't have anything to rest up from. No reason not to go out and enjoy the good weather.

The legs are only slightly stronger today. Every step is still really slow, like 14:00 slow! It is nice to have no pressure right now, regarding time, distance or pace. I did notice a mental pang when I passed other pedestrians and runners; the part of me that wants to justify everything wanted to call out, "I'm recovering from a marathon!"

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 2.97

Comments

From Bonnie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:10:03 from 71.210.108.76

Great job getting out there Sno. I was thinking the same thing on my "hobble jog" Wednesday. My stride was nearly normal yesterday -- but I had this huge knot in my quad.

Enjoy the weather. I am ready to go into hybernation-mode here ;-) it is going to be a looooong summer.

From snoqualmie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:31:00 from 67.171.56.164

You should rent "Running on the Sun," so you can compare your temps to something worse! I read that during midday at that race, they run on the white line of the road to keep their shoes from melting.

I don't mean to sound flippant. Already you are running in temps that would make me vomit. Bravo to you! Maybe you should buy one of these: http://www.amazon.com/HeatMax-EverCool-Cooling-Bandanas-Bandanas/dp/B0009Y01J2

From Bonnie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:34:14 from 71.210.108.76

It is only bad when you are out in the mid-day when the sun is out ... in the morning and evening (after the sun goes down) - it is pretty nice, or at least workable. The sun AND high temps are super tough. Not nearly as unpleasant as Nashville with heat and humidity.

I like the bandanas -- I want a "bad to the bone" one ;-) - I saw one in REI once.

From jefferey on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 13:58:00 from 67.171.56.220

Sno, It was 35 down in Snoqualmie when my run started at 6:30. Brrrrrrrr....I thought you sent mr. winter packing?!

As I drove home from my run(that does sound kind of funny) there were a ton of people jogging at the ridge. Crazy good weather today. The mill pond was so beautiful at 7:30 this morning...calm and peaceful with the birds chirping. Spring!

From Snoqualmie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 14:02:50 from 67.171.56.164

I agree, Jeff. Weirdly cold morning, but very beautiful.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 15:55:43 from 71.229.164.25

I think you should have shouted out that you are recovering from a marathon, or maybe have worn a big sign. That would be funny.

I'm glad you got out there today. You'll be back to normal very soon.

We had a lot of runners out this morning too. The warmer weather is bringing out the people that have been inside on the treadmill or the couch all winter. We own the road after all of our winter running.

From snoqualmie on Sat, May 09, 2009 at 17:50:35 from 67.171.56.164

Hear, hear! I should charge rent.

From rattletrap on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 00:24:14 from 24.19.93.139

Good job getting out there. It was a beautiful morning for a run. I was out at 5:30am and it was pretty cold here too. If you need to let people know you're recovering from a marathon just wear one of those 17 marathon shirts in your closet :)

From snoqualmie on Sun, May 10, 2009 at 15:34:08 from 67.171.56.164

Hahahaha! That's what I did today! (Sunday)

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