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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 31, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.42	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.42

65F, clear w/ haze. Objective: short & sweet. +Inaugural run in VFFs.

Marine Layer. Mah-reeeeeeen layer... ahhhhh.

Here is what came in the mail yesterday:

Observations from my short trial run in them:

-It takes me a long time to get them on. Also, there is a weird brain glitch wherein I see the VFF toes and have a hard time believe that my toes are not in the right pockets. Hopefully this will get smoother with time.
-The VFF's spread ones toes apart, exactly the opposite of what women's shoes have been doing to me for 50+ years. Interesting sensation, not uncomfortable but I do notice it.
-There is a little ridge at the bottom of the ball of the foot (ie the edge of the ball of foot that is closest to the heel), and this ridge is exactly where my foot lands. It was somewhat bothersome at first and then I forgot about it. I hope it will not be a problem; I never read anyone else complain of it in the 40 bazillion websites I went to before I bought these.
-The skin protection is AWESOME, but other than that, truly barefoot running is more comfortable.
- I am REALLY slow in these, even though I don't feel slow. It will be interesting to see whether increasing foot strength overcomes lack of "energy return" that one gets from the bounce of shoes.

A great beginning. I am looking forward to seeing where this takes me. I expect to take my time. Evolution, not revolution.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 2.50	Vibram Five Fingers KSO Miles: 0.92

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 10:50:22 from 24.8.167.243

Congratulations on the new shoes, if you can call them that. I'm very interested to see how they work out for you. I like to let you try things first and then follow your example if it works out for you. I'm still planning to get some ST3s one of these days.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 10:57:23 from 67.171.56.164

Carolyn - Hahahaha! You crack me up.

From auntieem on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 11:43:38 from 67.182.145.8

Sno- Those look so cool! You look just like my husband's cute monkey feet. Will you race in them tomorrow? See ya.

From JD on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 11:47:14 from 64.65.159.206

Nice shoes! Sounds like the test run went pretty good too.

From Bonnie on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 11:49:15 from 75.164.38.76

Good luck tomorrow Sno! I will be checking in from my Blackberry, so post your results as soon as possible, please!!!

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:42:09 from 207.225.192.66

Cool!! I have tried the barfoot run thigs a few times, at very short distances. This will be interesting to see how these shoes work for you.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:51:26 from 67.171.56.164

Auntie - you are joking about tomorrow, right?

Bonnie - I will post as soon as I get home and eat, but I still think 70s is too hot for racing. Since it is likely to be in the 60s at the start, my plan is to run fast as soon as I'm comfortable and pull back if I start getting nauseous -- my own portable internal thermometer! So tomorrow might be a good day for positive splits.

From auntieem on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 13:32:29 from 67.182.145.8

Sorta joking. Do you really think it will be as cool as 60 at the start? That would be sweet. It was MUCH cooler here this morning, but seems to be heating up some. This could foul up my plan to start slow!

From Dale on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 15:53:42 from 69.10.215.11

Good luck in your VFFs and at tomorrow's race.

From april27 on Sat, Aug 01, 2009 at 00:36:00 from 99.188.251.180

I too like to see how you like something and then go by myself. I was goign to get ST3's but couldn't find my size...why were they only selling some at 50bucks but others were 80? So I got something else. I hope these work and I hope they come before my race. good luck on yours! You and Aunt should have fun!

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