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

Tue, Jun 23, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.34	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.34

48F, some clear skies, some light fog and low clouds. Lovely morning, imo. Easy to moderate run.

The legs are still feeling kind of "dead," so I cut this run a little short (meant to do 8). I really want to be fresh on Saturday, even if I am not going after a time goal. Twenty-six miles is a loooong way to go on tired legs. (The point-two is no problem, lol.)

So, the plan at this point is a little increase in my protein, more sleep, tomorrow off, and just a little running on Thursday. Friday off.

I saw a lot of wildlife this morning. 2 deer (separately, and upon whom I came unexpectedly close up), 1 rabbit, and something I think was a Northern Harrier. On our community website, a resident just reported seeing a Black Bear out on the Parkway.

Nike Lunar Racer Miles: 6.34

Comments

From Tracy on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:16:02 from 209.175.177.37

Sounds like a pleasant run! Especially the wildlife. Good luck on Saturday!

Stay away from that black bear. If you encounter one, I hear you're supposed to play dead. I don't know if I'd be able to do that. I guess I'm toast, but chances of me encountering a bear in central Illinois are slim. My mom does live by the Brookfield Zoo and I'm forced to go there a lot (the zoo, not my mom's), so I hope they never escape.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:48:32 from 67.185.148.81

Sno, Love your plan! That sounds sort of like what I did and it felt great the day of the marathon. Some friends up here in the heights said they saw a bear going through their garbage can last Friday morning. Yikes!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:58:13 from 67.171.56.164

That's enough to convince me - no more taking the forest path down from Deer Park to Douglas for me! Reminds me of an old friend of mine who always took her two dogs on hikes and callously remarked -"it's for the bears; they'll chase the dogs and I'll get away."

From Dale on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:26:02 from 69.10.215.11

Just put all that hill training to good use and make the bear work for his dinner!

Good luck on Sat!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:37:32 from 67.171.56.164

LOL! I was thinking this morning, "I wonder if, when they say 'don't try to outrun a bear,' are they just talking about non-runners?" Despite my recent, successful 5K, I don't think I'd have a chance!

The bear sighting was actually really scary. Here is the resident's description: "Tonight I was walking around 9pm down the parkway when a Black Bear came out of the foliage and onto the paved trail right in front of me. He was a medium size and followed me as I crossed the parkway and flagged down a car to get a ride- The bear continued to cross the road behind me and went into Deer Park & Aster Creek area. Just a warning to everyone...stay safe! And a BIG thank you to the family who picked me up off the side of the road and gave me a ride to safety!!! Way too close for comfort."

From Bonnie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 12:04:53 from 75.164.37.45

Wow. I am sure you would PR by a long shot if you were being chased by a bear. Maybe I should get a bear costume and run with you on Saturday? ;-).

No veggie challenge?

Have a great day.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 14:51:09 from 67.171.56.164

Hi Bonnie, Good news: the veggie challenge is now an un-challenge - it sort of became a habit after the last one. This morning with breakfast I had some "carrot chips" (sliced like chips) and polished off the leftover Watercress Coulis from dinner. (Steam the leaves - a LOT of leaves - briefly, drain well, add Creme Fraiche, an egg yolk, salt and nutmeg.) Yum!

I will look for you on Saturday. What color will your fur be?

From Bonnie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 14:59:19 from 128.196.228.134

Good news indeed!

In order to be a scarey as possible I will not tell you what color, just run very fast because I will want to catch you!!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 15:23:31 from 67.171.56.164

Ok. But don't chase me too energetically cuz it's not a time goal marathon, remember? And I might want to stop to take a picture or something.

From Bonnie on Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 15:25:31 from 128.196.228.134

I was thinking more about it not being a "marathon" time goal -- but maybe a little 10 mile pr or something ;-). Mainly, just enjoy Sno, and revel in the fact that you can run so well and so far -- all the time!!

From Kelli on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 18:11:14 from 71.219.76.64

You will do great!!! Rest up, drink lots of fluids!

From auntieem on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 23:19:59 from 67.182.145.8

Good plan to rest a bit. I'm not the least little bit tired, myself! No track workouts this week, just easy miles (see my blog). Plan on running tomorrow a bit and then off on Friday.

Yes, its bear season. Have already seen a couple up at the cabin. Hope I get to see baby ones this year!

Excited about Saturday's race. Its gonna be fun!

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