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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
6.270.000.000.006.27

54F, cloudy and breezy.  Easy run.  20 min strength, stretching.

It sure felt like a recovery run, and I think I am recovering - from a busy weekend!  Too much being on my feet, too much noise, and too much sun.  Yes. I want my fog. But I will gladly accept these clouds instead. 

I read once that the true meaning of being an introvert or an extrovert is not whether you like being with people or whether you are gregarious. It is determined by how you reenergize yourself.  An introvert recharges her energy by being alone, and an extrovert recharges by being with people.  We are wired one way or the other from birth.  By this definition, I am definitely an introvert.  Mr. Sno and Young Miss Sno are the same, so we make a good match.  We all had a ton of fun this weekend, but last night it was like a tomb around our house.  Everyone with their nose in a book. So quiet.  So funny.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 6.27
Comments
From JD on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:45:23 from 64.65.159.206

I definately fall into the introvert category then. Sometimes it seems I need a 50/50 ratio to stay energized!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:54:30 from 71.229.164.25

Congratulations on the clouds. We've had hte clouds and the rain this morning. Rain has stopped now but clouds are still here.

I guess I'm an introvert as well. I like being with people in relatively small doses. I like my alone time. Maybe that's why we like the blog so much. It's some social interaction, but not overwhelming and you can choose when to participate.

From snoqualmie on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:49:02 from 67.171.56.164

Good point, C.

From Bonnie on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 15:53:59 from 128.196.228.134

I am, believe it or not, primarily an introvert as well. Though (as you know) when amoung a lot of people tend to be the extrovert. Dean and I spend much of our weekends (when we aren't working) reading ... so our house is very library like! When we moved this last time the movers were getting pretty tired of moving our boxes of books (5 tall bookshelves worth from home and 2 each for work) -- one of them said, "what do you guys need all these books for?"

From jefferey on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 15:58:09 from 71.32.80.238

Sno,

Intro here but figured it was because I was born the 5th of 8 children and didn't get much alone time growing up.

Glad to see the miles just keep piling up for you. Also love the fact that you put odd #'s all the time such as 6.27. For some reason I can't do that, must run further to even it out at a 0 or 5. Weird!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 20:21:08 from 67.171.56.164

I sometimes think reading is an endangered past time. Our local bookstore is always full of people, but we recently shopped for bookshelves at 7 furniture stores and found only one kind at one store. Every other store said, "no, but we have entertainment centers!"

From JD on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 20:29:25 from 166.203.157.216

What would the world do without books? I can't imagine trying to curl up in a chair to read a...computer. But maybe I just need a better imagination. Have you ever tried reading a whole novel off a computer? You can't "dog ear" a computer. Still, I love technology...

From Snoqualmie on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 20:31:10 from 67.171.56.164

Jeff, I always just write down what the Garmin says. Trying to make an even number or rounding up or down makes me crazy. Crazier.

From Tracy17 on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 07:49:59 from 173.24.32.153

I used to teach Fahrenheit 451, where the government keep people "happy" by removing books and eventually book owning becomes a crime. While some kids felt horrified about the idea, others just shrugged their shoulders. Like, no books? No big deal. I always have my nose in a book. No books would mean the end of my entertainment.

I'm an introvert, my husband an extrovert. Imagine how fun it is when, after a busy week when I just want to relax, my husband invites his family over. This happens almost every week. My only alone time is running, these days.

From april27 on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 09:22:13 from 99.188.251.180

I am definately an introvert. I think that is another reason why I like opening in the restaurant. It is sooo quiet...Then it gradually gets louder. When I show up in the middle of the night for my shift it is so loud already and makes me on edge! I think my boyfreind is an introvert too...sometimes we aren't on the same "alone time" page. (like he wants attention and I want alone time or vice versa)

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