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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
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.960.000.000.004.96

57F, cloudy w/ breeze.  Recovery run. 

Stiff and sore the first 3 miles or so, then easier.  My legs actually feel a lot better than I thought they would.  I mostly felt weak. Typical and not bothersome. :) 

Doing the long run on Saturday worked out better than I expected too.  Having a good running day didn't hurt, but the logistics of it went well too.  I think I'll do that more often. 

Monday to Sunday week mileage: 53.53 miles.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 4.96
Comments
From JD on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 18:49:02 from 166.203.47.231

Good recovery run. That's cool how well things worked out yesterday combining the group and long run.

R&R is coming up soon isn't it? Is it taper time?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Jun 14, 2009 at 19:35:35 from 71.229.164.25

I'm glad the Saturday long run went well for you. Maybe a little shake up of your routine is just what you need.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 01:24:22 from 67.171.56.220

Excellent job after a tough one on Saturday! Thanks for the tip on water midway up that beastly hill. Now I can just go run and not have to worry about how to hydrate...how many showed up Sat. for the club? Looks like I'm going to run the Fall city Fun Run this Sat. but will be there the following Sat. to start my membership.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 07:57:32 from 67.171.56.164

Yes, between that water, the ones at the Railroad Museum, the riverside park, Centennial Fields, and your folks, you should be in good shape.

There were a lot more people on Saturday than the week before, about 20. I will be absent for at least 2 weeks (Fall City 5K, then Seattle RnR). A lot of club members are running the Seattle RnR so that will be a light attendance week. I do hope to see you there eventually!

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