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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

Mon, Jul 13, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.88	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.88

57F, rainy & very windy (~20 mph in open spaces). Easy run.

As I've mentioned before, I typically get a 2 day DOMS. This morning my legs were very sore from Saturday. Still, I had a great run, though slow. I'm loving this weather so much.

I am somewhat disappointed in myself about not getting out the door earlier. Mr. Sno has an early commute due to some contruction traffic for the next few weeks, so I need to be back home on parent duty by 6:20 now. I could have finished up a couple more miles on the TM, but I couldn't face it. No way to start my week, or at least that's what I'm telling myself. I'll just have to try harder tomorrow. When I go back to my old routine it will feel positively luxurious.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 4.88

Comments

From auntieem on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 10:59:35 from 67.182.145.8

Sorry your schedule is such a mess! Just make yourself do the treadmill; you'll feel better. Practice barefoot running on it.

Cracks me up that you love this weather; I did not want to get up at 5:00 - very unusual for me. The sound of hard rain just depresses me. My group run is scheduled for 6:00pm though, so maybe by then...

From april27 on Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 12:41:53 from 99.188.251.180

YOu are so goofy! YOu will be fine--this schedule is just temporary.

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