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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 30, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.93	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.93

50F, cloudy & breezy. I'm not even sure I can call this a run. There was a lot of ~~whining~~ walking going on. Sometimes it's hard to tell what's up when things aren't clicking. My sister was visiting me from Thursday until last night, and I'm pretty tired from fitting in all the stuff we wanted to do, plus a little sad that she's gone now. (I don't get to see her very often.) I woke feeling absolutely wiped out and considered going back to sleep. About 1.5 miles into the run, I wished I had gone back to sleep. And I'm not sure if my runny nose was from the slightly chilly air or if I am actually fighting a bug. After about 3 miles, I decided to play it safe (or wimp out, depending on your point of view), and come home.

Asics Piranha Miles: 3.93

Comments

From Dale on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 11:29:04 from 69.10.215.11

Been there. Don't worry, the human body doesn't completely lose all fitness overnight (or over a weekend). Get some rest.

From Bonnie on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 13:46:46 from 128.196.228.134

I agree with Dale ... and listening to your body is always a good thing. I am glad you had a nice visit with your sister!

From Bonnie on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 13:47:58 from 128.196.228.134

oh .. and costco has some interesting outdoor enclosures online (under pet supplies/dogs) ... I was thinking of the cat who must be obeyed when I saw them.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 16:30:00 from 198.241.174.15

I think you were playing it safe.

From allie on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 18:13:50 from 161.38.218.168

i also agree that you were playing it safe. that is what i did this morning too. (although we all know i just wimped out -- getting a ride home is the ultimate sign of running wimp-out).

From april27 on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 20:49:56 from 99.188.251.180

you did better than me this morning! i did go back to bed!

From rAtTLeTrAp on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 18:59:51 from 72.102.63.133

I doesn't hurt to cut a run short once in a while. You've got nothing to worry about when it comes to base mileage!

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