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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, Aug 25, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.20	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.20

58F, cloudy, breezy, occasional brief drizzle. Easy run. 20 min. strength workout.

I love this weather, but my run was still as sluggish as if the hot sun were out. Very slow pace, but I tried not to worry about it. "It is what it should be, today." Tomorrow I venture by car down to the high school track and these slow legs better be in a faster mood.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 10.20

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 14:43:29 from 198.241.174.15

I seem to remember a while ago your saying that you wished you could fit a 10 mile run in on a week day, and look, now you're doing it!

Good luck on the track tomorrow. I'm sure you'll do great.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 16:05:33 from 166.205.134.57

Thx, Carolyn, but I'm sort of on vacation so no time constraints. While my MIL is here I can come home anytime I want. But I know I'll get there!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 16:23:26 from 71.32.85.149

You've already logged 35 miles in 3 days this week! WOW!! I'm impressed with your dedication.

What's on the speed agenda tomorrow?

From auntieem on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 18:31:00 from 67.182.145.8

Have fun at the track! You are going to love it, whatever it is.

TRACK WORKOUTS=FUN!!

From JD on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 18:46:01 from 166.216.128.151

Lovin' the miles lately.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 19:47:13 from 24.18.192.33

A-Em, do you promise? ;)

Jeff, I think it's 2 or 3 x 1600 @ 8:00 w/ 4 min rest. This is different - we are totally not in Kansas anymore!

JD - thanks. I can tell it's an increase because of the way I want to lay my head down on the dinner table every night. I'm just so lucky to have these few days of extra sleep, though having a house guest might be counterbalancing the benefits...lol.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 20:00:25 from 71.32.85.149

I still remember that feeling starting speed work when training for my first Half-marathon thinking "I'm going to die!"

You will do great tomorrow!

From auntieem on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 21:23:59 from 67.182.145.8

Yes, I promise! I remember feeling very sleepy the first few weeks of the intense training. It will pass. Your body just has to learn many new things, and its exhausting!

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