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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

Wed, May 19, 2010

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.79	0.00	4.00	0.00	8.79

51F, partly cloudy, dry. Tempo intervals: 3.7 mi w.u., 4 x 1 mi T on hills w/ 1 min jog b/t, <1 mi c.d. Target = stay under 8:30 on flat or downhill terrain, same effort level on uphills. 8:56, 8:44, 8:45, 8:19 (last rep mostly downhill). 20 min. strength training.

I thought I did really well until I came home and looked at the splits. Hm. Until I get myself back to the high school track, I guess I should just go by the effort level.

Asics Piranha Miles: 8.79

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 11:32:20 from 207.225.192.66

Going by effort level sounds like good advise. Right now my paces stink so I my effort level is all I have :)

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 11:35:58 from 24.8.167.243

I think you did really well. And I think that going by effort level is a good idea.

From Dale on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 12:55:17 from 69.10.215.11

Effort on rolling terrain is definitely the way to go. But doing this every once in a while on the flats or on the track is probably a good idea to keep your effort honest. You're paces seem pretty close to your goals, assuming the first 3 weren't all flat/downhill :).

From Barb on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 17:56:01 from 196.200.54.130

Hey sno...looks like a nice workout to me. I'm doing some learning curve stuff here as I don't know all of the initials. What is: w.u and c.d.? Thanks. I'm going to try an easy run in the morning...see how the calf feels.

From auntieem on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 20:48:19 from 24.18.77.246

I always find it really hard to get tempo runs right on trails, unless its a long stretch, like 4-5 miles at tempo. For miles, I do prefer the track. It appeals to my type A need for precision! I think your splits are great for varied terrain.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:52:04 from 24.18.192.33

Barb - w.u. is warm up, and c.d. is... I'll bet you guessed! :) Hope your calf feels great today.

From Barb on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:59:53 from 196.200.54.130

Thanks Sno! I'm still laughing and shaking my head...DUH! Calf felt better. Was able to run about 4 miles and will put in a few more tomorrow. Hopefully back to 100% by next week.

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