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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

Tue, Jul 14, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.50

57F Cloudy. Easy run.

I got out of the house early enough to require a headlamp, the first time in many weeks that I've used one. It still wasn't quite early enough for my goal miles (see Monday's explanation) and I tried to run a little longer on the Dreadmill.

I don't know what is wrong with me, that I can enjoy myself so much out on the streets - for hours at a time if need be - and then feel like I completely hate running within one minute on the TM. I endured about half a mile of it, and pressed stop.

It's really odd, because I had a great movie (once I was just stretching and doing abs I was completely engrossed), the basement where we keep the TM is nice and cool, and I only meant to go a couple of miles on it. "Just 20 minutes. I can do that!" Seems like it should be pretty easy. But I hate it. Like, "I never want to run again - running is stupid - why would anyone do this" kind of hatred.

Well, I'm done trying to force that on myself. One should never say never, but for the time being I will either run early enough or run less. I declare my Independence!

On a completely different topic, I have long wondered: who are the people in the fastrunningblog home page picture? If anyone knows, I'd love to hear.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 7.50

Comments

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 11:17:24 from 67.185.148.81

Dang this weather is perfect for running! At least you are getting out there.

I love this post-

One should never say never, but for the time being I will either run early enough or run less. I declare my Independence!

What's next marathon or other race for you?

Do you Home School the young un all year round? And if so, do you do 5 days a week or what kind of schedule do you have?

From JD on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 11:23:04 from 64.65.159.206

Your passionate hate for the treadmill is inspirational. Lol!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 11:30:16 from 67.171.56.164

Hi Jeff. Next race is Tacoma Narrows Half, Aug. 1. Next marathon is Victoria in October.

We homeschool year round, or as I prefer to say, we take vacations year round. Our schedule is, roughly, the 3-3-3 plan: 3 hours for 3 days a week, for 3 weeks a month, year round. That is time spent w/ curricula - I consider learning to be happening almost all the time, and the rest of our days are either social events, field trips or her extracurricular activities (4H, gymnastics, etc.).

We just finished our annual testing and she scored PHS (post high school) in 7 subjects, so we are doing well!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 11:33:36 from 67.171.56.164

JD - "passionate hatred" - that's a great way to put it! LOL If Mr. Sno didn't love the thing, I'd be having it hauled out on the driveway with a "free" sign on it, as an alternative to going at it with my iron skillet. At this point I am taking it personally, that such an object could produce in me a dislike for an activity so dear to my heart!

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 12:00:47 from 207.225.192.66

Sno, you crack me up... your relationship with your treadmill makes me laugh.

I think the people in the picture on the home page are the racing team, there is a button on the left hand side of the home page that has their info.

From auntieem on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 12:06:53 from 67.182.145.8

Just sit on it, in lotus, and meditate for awhile. Give it some love, and it will love you back. Your outbursts have disturbed the poor DM.

From Bonnie on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 12:13:32 from 75.164.35.228

I hear you on the treadmill ... I have used it when I have had to, but 50 mins is my limit. I have a friend who does 20 milers on one!! ouch.

Regarding your question - the bloggers on the front page are just a group who were at one of the local races (maybe the SLC 15K?) a couple of years ago. I know some of them ... back row from left: Tom and Kim (aren't blogging anymore), Ted L, I think Bill M is there on the end. Second row, 2nd woman is Josse and MichelleL and Sasha, 3rd row L, Marcie J, and kneeling is Logan F.(I think, though I never met him).

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 13:01:56 from 67.171.56.164

Lori & Bonnie Thanks for the blog picture explanations!

Auntie - I think it's too late. Irreconcilable differences. The divorce is underway. ;)

From LuzyLew on Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 18:56:06 from 208.187.197.42

This sound like me. I just really need to be outside-- running is just a way to get to be outside / a good excuse. In the winter when I sometimes have to resort to the TM, I watch crazy-mind-candy I'd never otherwise watch (Seasons of Alias or the Office, chick flicks, Vin Diesel movies :) Good luck getting outthere ...but beware of that cat.

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