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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, Jul 01, 2009

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

I had a 20 minute walk last night and another 35 minutes this morning. The difference between those two walks represents how fast I feel this recovery is going. Last night I had to put my hand on Mr. Sno's shoulder to step off the curbs, and this morning it was no problem. Stairs yesterday: forwards but still pretty wonky and have to hold on to the rail; stairs today: smooth and "no hands Ma" though a bit weak. I might be able to jog a little tomorrow! :D

After my walk I did about 25 minutes of upper body weights, abs, and stretching while watching the Daniels/McMillan training dvd. Has anyone else seen that? It's pretty interesting.

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:05:24 from 207.225.192.66

Yeeeppyyyy!! It just goes to so you that you are in great shape! You are recovering very well :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:10:16 from 71.229.164.25

It sounds like your recovery is coming along very nicely.

I have not heard of that DVD. More info, please.

From JD on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 12:51:21 from 166.183.165.133

Wonky! At least you mobile eh? I love the feeling of satisfaction of rest well earned. Enjoy your recovery from #18!

From auntieem on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 12:55:24 from 67.182.145.8

Wow, you are speedy! Jogging tomorrow. I second it: more info. on the video pease.

From april27 on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 21:56:00 from 99.188.251.180

speedy recovery! More info about the DVD

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 23:58:59 from 67.171.56.164

Re the DVD: Here is a link to the preview for it on YouTube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ug9S6umlPs

Most of it is fairly basic but he tells a lot of interesting stories about famous runners and explains the physiology of training in detail.

From Bonnie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 14:59:57 from 128.196.228.134

Dean and I were there when that video was made!! As a matter of fact at least one version of the 'uncut' version has Dean asking a really good question to Jack Daniels!! He is one smart cookie. Do they have the stretching and/or core stuff on there too?

Good job on the recovery Sno!!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 22:33:29 from 67.171.56.164

That's so cool! I will enjoy the video even more now! Tell Dean I'd like him to autograph my copy when next we meet.

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