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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
3.140.000.000.003.14

54F & cloudy.  Short & sweet w/ club & SnoFlake.  

I was up way past my bedtime last night (dinner at friends') and was happy to keep it short and slow (run/walk) this morning with SnoFlake.  I need a nap!  Our club had very few runners today.  SF is too young to join but ran w/ me as a guest, and one other woman, who was getting back to running after a 3 week absence joined us. SF is doing really well. We walk a lot, but I think that it's better for her than flash-in-the-pan runs.  I am very lucky; she is such a pleasure to be with, and we have a great time.   I'll do my long run tomorrow, and unless something goes awry I will go over 60 miles for my Mon-Sun week.   :D

Speaking of 60 miles, that looks like it will be the way of things for a while.  I finalized my running schedule with Coach Sean this week.  I am really pleased with the schedule. With all the workouts to choose from, it is very nice to have someone else say which ones on which weeks and not worry that I'm missing something.  The basic structure is ~60 mile weeks, some long runs w/ MP running (some without), and alternating weeks of hill repeats and a tempo run (2 quality workouts) with various intervals (just one quality workout). I get to make the choice of days for each workout, so there is plenty of flexibility for this stubborn old gal.

Since I'm also running shorter run/walk workouts with SnoFlake, my mileage may look a lot higher some weeks, but I'm keeping careful records so I make sure I get my fill of solo running - my SnoFlake workouts are just frosting on the great running cake of life.  :)

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 3.14
Comments
From SnoFlake on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:22:43 from 166.205.131.85

Did someone say cake? :-) LOL

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:26:07 from 24.18.192.33

Hahahaha! As a matter of fact, as soon as I typed it my stomach grumbled...

From Bill Mandler on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:39:42 from 72.24.152.3

It is so cool to be running with your daughter. I have only been able to do that a few times. My youngest is on the high school swimming team so she focuses on that and doesn't like to run.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 13:56:41 from 24.8.167.243

The running cake of life. Fabulous.

It sounds like you've got a great training plan and that you're enjoying working with a coach, you stubborn old gal.

From auntieem on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 19:22:36 from 67.182.145.8

That is so exciting Sno! Both the runs with snoflake and the coaching! I am very happy for you.

From JD on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 22:44:09 from 209.183.51.131

Sounds like a win/win situation with you and SnoFlake. Your daughter is getting into running, and your adding miles to your base. I notice Sasha logs miles that he runs with his kids everyday. I imagine it's a great enhancement to a training program.

From april27 on Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 00:39:44 from 99.188.251.180

I think adding SnoFlake miles are a great way to keep running fun. Wow 60 miles! you are the awesomest runner!

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