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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 24, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.620.000.000.005.62

60F, sunny & clear.  Objective: easy & slow. 

My neighborhood has undergone its annual transformation for the Boeing Classic.  (golf tournament)   There are porta-potties everywhere (including 5 on the curb in front of my house), signs, lots of people about, one street that is lined with Cadillac SUVs (for players?) and Famous Daves has set up a Rib-alicious concession stand across the street.  It's all quite amusing, though I suddenly see how unworthy my yard is. 

Legs feel good, though a little tired today, but that may be due to other circumstances.   I do feel those fabulous 9 hours of sleep however.  Mr. Sno is off work while his mom is here, so I get to catch up on sleep a bit. 

Brooks ST3 Miles: 5.62
Comments
From auntieem on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 15:17:43 from 67.182.145.8

Wow! Your neighborhood sounds maybe annoying? How long does his go on? Nice you are getting more sleep.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 15:40:11 from 24.8.167.243

I'm sure your hard is lovely, what with the scything and all.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 16:01:44 from 71.32.85.149

That would be AWESOME if you broke out the scythe and started scything(?) while all the golf fans were walking by...

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 18:14:01 from 24.18.192.33

Oh the scything!! hahahahaha!!! I've already learned my lesson, not to scythe when the golfers are out. You'd think I committed a felony! Non-motorized maintenance offense.

It's only for 7 days, the last 3 of which are the craziest. On the final day of the professional's tournament, we'll have hundreds of strangers in the neighborhood. But they're pretty well behaved if you don't count the cigar butts.

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