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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.230.000.000.005.23

53F, light showers. Slow run, walked the steep hills. Recovery continues. Gorgeous fall colors; I wish October lasted longer. 

Brooks ST3 Miles: 5.23
Comments
From JD on Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 12:42:53 from 166.216.128.76

Nice recovery.

Something about the colors this Autumn. Everything seems to be popping a little brighter than the last couple of years. Maybe October will go long this year...

From auntieem on Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 12:50:55 from 67.182.145.8

Yes, hooray for October weather. We have really been blessed this year. Nice recovery Sno.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 13:03:09 from 24.8.167.243

Good job with the recovery.

I remember when you called it Ahhh-ctober at the beginning of the month. Is this your favorite month?

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 14:56:36 from 24.18.192.33

Definitely my favorite.

From The Howling Commando on Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 17:20:06 from 72.224.31.85

Sadly here in NY most of the colors are starting to fade :(. I wish Fall actually lasted 4 months instead of 1 :(

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 10:05:19 from 207.225.192.66

Nice recovery run... I'm with you October is the best!!

From april27 on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 19:23:38 from 99.188.251.180

October is my fav month! Nice miles!

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