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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 09, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.91	0.25	0.00	0.00	7.16

54F, mostly clear, humid. Easy run w/ fast finish. 20 min. strength & Stick.

A pleasant, though slightly sluggish run. The air is a bit heavy this morning. We had a blood red sunset and moonrise last night, so I'm sure there is a lot of particulate hanging around. About this time every year I start wishing I lived in the Highlands of Scotland. Or somewhere foggy.

My arms and back are a little sore. We did our spring scything yesterday. Yes! The art of scything lives. We have a bit of meadow grass property on the outskirts of our landscaped area and it's just nice to keep it below knee height and take care of the blackberry vines that always want to come up there. I can tell you my neighbors think I'm certified insane (perhaps some of you do too?) so I generally do it when I know they are at work. One of my neighbors, who is extremely nosy and rude, once had the bad manners to call out to me, "What the h----- are you doing??" A scythe is faster, lighter, quieter and easier than a weed whacker. DD helped rake up and raked in some dough for herself.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 7.16

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 10:53:03 from 71.229.164.25

It was kind of foggy here this morning. The area where I live is called Highlands Ranch. Ane there's a Scottish festival here every fall. I'm wondering if the early settlers were reminded of the Scottish Highlands or something. The current development hasn't been here very long, but there were homesteaders out here before, I think. Of course, it's not often foggy here.

I don't think you're insane to use a scythe. That one neighbor should mind his or her own business. It's none of your neighbor's business how you cut your grass. If your neighbor was just interested, that's one thing. But that's not what it sounds like. I guess the scythe has to be pretty sharp, eh?

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 10:56:58 from 207.225.192.66

Sno I think that is awsome that you cut your tall grass that way! We don't always have to have power tools. Maybe if more of us used our human power to do work you wouldn't see so much obisity.

I've always wanted to visit Scotland. All green and beautiful :)

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 10:58:34 from 67.171.56.164

That's funny about the Scottish connection! Yes, the blade has to be honed every 5-10 minutes.

From JD on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 11:32:49 from 64.65.159.206

I love it!!

From Kelli on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 12:21:57 from 71.219.74.247

Okay, first, great run on Sunday! Even though you were miserable, you pushed through! I have such a hard time with that!!!

And scything must be one heck of a workout. I had to watch the video to see what it was, and it was just what I pictured! WOW. Next time the neighbor decided to make rude comments, chase after him like really are psycho---that will hush him up!

Hope the rest of the week goes well for you.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 13:58:00 from 70.56.86.66

I can just see you out there...THE GRIM REAPER! Sweet! Are you running with the group on Sat.?

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Jun 09, 2009 at 17:45:02 from 67.171.56.164

It was grim all right. I'm probably going to the club run this Sat. At this point, I'm think about putting it in the middle of a long run but still not decided.

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