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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, Aug 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.30	0.00	0.00	0.00	5.30

57F, mostly clear w/ a bit of light fog early, breezy. Recovery run, last 2.36 w/ SnoFlake. 20 min. strength work after.

I feel pretty good this morning. I kept my solo run very short to make sure I had the low miles for recovery (adding SnoFlake miles at the end). I spent most of my solo run working out a problem I have - running is so great for that. So I was all warmed up and carefree by the time I ran with SnoFlake. All in all, an easy, pleasant hour of running.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 5.30

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:43:34 from 198.241.217.15

It sounds like you did exactly the right things this morning!

From SnoFlake on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:55:48 from 24.18.192.33

FOG?! Lucky! I wish it had stayed when I was running with you!

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 13:12:02 from 207.225.192.66

Nice recovery run.. all the things you love about running rolled into one run. You can't ask for anything more!

From april27 on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 13:52:31 from 99.188.251.180

I admire your dedication for strength work. For some reason I forget to do it...LOL

From auntieem on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 14:11:35 from 67.182.145.8

Sno! She loves fog, just like you do! Who would have ever thought that loving fog was due to a mutant gene? Just kidding, Snoflake and Sno, but WHERE IS OUR SUMMER? Its not supposed to be over yet.

The sun came out here this morning early for about an hour, then disappeared into who knows where.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 14:39:57 from 24.18.192.33

Aunti- we're in for hot, hot days this week. I will be comforted to know you are enjoying it. :)

April - I will tell you my secret: I watch 15-20 minute segments of movies that SnoFlake either doesn't want to watch or cannot watch due to the rating. I have a little TV w/ dvd player down in the basement, with all my weights, ball, and mat right there. I hate weight training, but I love movies. heehee

From april27 on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 08:06:40 from 99.188.251.180

OOh I like that idea. I was just listening to the radio...maybe movies would be a bigger motivator! thanks for the tip!

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