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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, Oct 20, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.56	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.56

43F, mostly clear; saw a shooting star. I'm still tired and slow, but it's nice to have "permission" to run like a beginner for a little while. Getting up early was hard -- I've been spoiled by the taper and recovery weeks. That won't be any fun to redevelop.

I signed up for the Napa Valley Marathon, March 7. That will give me a tasty little "tide over" before Newport in June, and I'll have the opportunity to visit with my sisters who live in the Bay Area. Eight months to wait for Newport felt like eight years. I think I could use a little extra motivation during the winter months, and an opportunity to see how I'm progressing. Besides, they give out awesome stuff: in addition to the cool shirt and medal you get a great duffle bag stuffed with goodies. Dean Karnazes will be the main speaker at the expo along with several others.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 4.56

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 10:37:48 from 24.8.167.243

You are addicted to marathons. I'm not sure I have it in me to do more than one marathon per year. You are just amazing.

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 11:03:22 from 207.225.192.66

Looks like a great marathon. I think Carolyn is right you have a marathon adiction. Is there a 12 step program for it? MA?

From auntieem on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 12:27:29 from 67.182.145.8

The pictures of that one look beautiful!

From Kelli on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 13:23:27 from 71.219.97.106

That does look like an amazing marathon, I am jealous!!! You will have so much fun.

I admire your ability to run so many marathons. i did two in a year and broke down, and I am still trying to pick up the pieces. You are AMAZING!!!

From JD on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 14:12:08 from 70.96.78.157

Nice running today. You do well planning out your marathon adventures.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:24:06 from 24.18.192.33

I must say, it does feel great to have all my ducks in a row... I believe that for some individuals there might be a pleasure neuron in the brain, which is stimulated by the sight of a race calendar.

January: Nookachamps Half Marathon, March: Napa Marathon, May: Half Mar. in Snoqualmie (new, don't know name), June: Newport. See my ducks?

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:29:34 from 70.56.84.244

The Snoqualmie half is being called the Cinco de Mayo even though it's on the 1st of May. You sure have a full calendar of ducks there... cold but pretty morning today-

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:35:02 from 24.18.192.33

Ah, Cinco de Mayo. Thanks. Then he has registration open for that already?

You coming to the club runs soon? Not that you'd ever be running with the likes of me anyway, with your "easy" 9:00s. It would just be nice to see you there. I see we are moving the time to 7:30 this week.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:47:16 from 70.56.84.244

I've just been going for runs with my buddy Larry Shaw who has been there a few times to run with the group. We've been parking down by the trains and going through old Snoqualmie mostly...I'll get there one of these days...just happy to be out there.

From april27 on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 20:53:14 from 99.188.251.180

I think that is exactly waht I need. a 1/2 somewhere between now and May!

From auntieem on Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 21:38:34 from 67.182.145.8

Thanks for the reminder about the 1/2 in May! Keep me posted; I need another half about then t get ready for Newport, I think. Also would like to repeat the 10K on Mercer Island (I think that was in April). And, of course I'm doing Nookachamps.

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