Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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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

Fri, Jul 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.22	1.00	0.00	0.00	6.22

~60F, with pockets of warmer and cooler air about. Clear skies, another hot day coming. Easy pace (~10:30) w/ last mile before c.d. at marathon pace (9:00-9:15).

I made it to about 8:20 PM last night, and left the dishes, the family, every chore I meant to finish... left it all behind and went to bed. We still have the sun up quite late these days, so I put on the eye mask - love that thing. Fortunately the weekend is coming, and next week's schedule won't have me up quite as early.

I am now officially coming to the end of the 3 week recovery period from the marathon, though I haven't been taking that too seriously. Just avoiding any intense speedwork and avoiding running too long. I'm looking forward to running a little more and a little harder now. But I'm going to have to figure out how to get some more sleep. Others seem to be able to get by OK on so little, but I just do the stupidest things and get so irritable. I'll have to think this through. There is always a way, when one is determined...

Brooks ST3 Miles: 6.22

Comments

From allie on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 11:27:55 from 208.110.151.113

yes, sleep is good. interesting article. i had some gnats for breakfast this morning on my run, and i thought of you. :)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 15:10:39 from 63.231.50.32

Pretty darn nice weather these days! Glad you are able to run in it!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 15:13:14 from 67.171.56.164

Jeff, I honestly don't know what you are talking about. Nice weather? I don't see any fog at all. ;)

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 16:50:31 from 63.231.50.32

You may need to move to England to find your perfect weather... :-)

From Dale on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 16:58:37 from 69.10.215.11

No kidding. All this sun and heat is ridiculous. Give me back my overcast with a nice fine mist in the air and cool 50F temps!

If it makes you feel any better, 8 is really my absolute minimum, but I really need 9 hrs a night when I'm training, sometimes more.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 17:07:18 from 67.171.56.164

Really, Dale? That DOES make me feel better! I sometimes feel like such a wimp because I fall apart getting 7 hours for several nights in a row. Nine is sublime, eight is great.

From Dale on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 17:12:05 from 69.10.215.11

When deprived of plenty of sleep, I'm affected pretty quickly. Many years ago I went to Ft. Lewis for ROTC Advanced Camp, where I managed to fall asleep while walking, only to be woken abruptly starting up at the trunk of a large evergreen while sitting at its base. Fortunately for me, I found a branch in the Army where rest was a requirement.....as an aviator! Thank goodness for regs!

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 17:47:55 from 67.171.56.164

Tree climbing in your sleep? That is hilarious! At least you're amusing when sleep deprived; I just become a cranky idiot.

From april27 on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 11:38:03 from 99.188.251.180

I absolutely need atleast 8 hours. And then sometimes I need to add a nap especially after long runs.

From auntieem on Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 12:36:12 from 67.182.145.8

I seem to need more sleep now (at 51) than I did when younger. I thought it would work the other direction! Just remember, during sleep is when you actually get stronger, and get all the benefit from your workouts, so you really do NEED it. Its part of your training.

Happy running! I'm looking forward to seeing you in Tacoma.

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