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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 04, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.59	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.59

60F & clear. (Dark @ 4:55am, autumn coming.) Easy run, still recovering.

I'm still pretty stiff and the quads are still sore, but I had a very pleasant run. Lots of smiling runners out this morning. I also ran into a former running partner, who took some time off from running but is now back at it. She and her husband signed up for the Seattle Marathon, so I should be seeing her more often.

For podcast fans, here is an interview with Christopher McDougall, author of Born To Run.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 6.09	BF Miles: 0.50

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 10:24:33 from 24.8.167.243

You were sure out early today. I need to follow your example.

I'll listen to the podcast in a little while when I have a chance.

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 10:58:17 from 207.225.192.66

It was still pretty dark when I got out the door at 5:10am. It sure looks like fall is on the way. I will have to check out the podcast, thanks for posting it.

From auntieem on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 11:59:07 from 67.182.145.8

Thanks for posting the podcast link. I'll download it to my ipod. Nice run!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 16:39:26 from 198.241.217.15

I listened to the podcast. Very interesting interview. It made me think of a question that I've had for a little while. For those of you who are dabbling in barefoot running, what are you going to do once it gets cold and snowy?

Also, this Brandon guy on the podcast likes to hear himself speak. He digressed too much and took too long getting to the interview. But I did enjoy the interview.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 17:38:06 from 67.171.56.164

Re: Brandon's interview skills - I agree completely! But, you can't beat free information. :)

I have no idea what I will do when it gets cold. And this morning, it occurred to me that a more serious problem might be The Darkness. Hard to avoid stuff on the ground when you cannot see it. As far as I can tell, all the die hard barefooters live in sunny, warm places. (Poor dears.) But since my BF'g is minimal anyhow, it may not make that much difference.

I expect to use VFFs and other minimal footwear for a winter compromise. Here are a couple of items I've been considering:

http://yhst-10522719838930.stores.yahoo.net/sockwa-2009-line.html

http://runlikemonkey.com/gear-reviews/feelmax-running-shoes/#comment-283

http://www.barefootrunner.com/2009/03/review-soft-star-leather-mocs/

From JD on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 18:05:18 from 166.183.243.41

How about barefoot treadmill runs? Since the barefoot runs are so short for me at this point in my illustrious barefooting career, maybe a 1/4 mile a couple of times a week on the treadmill...

BTW Sno, because of your win against Old Man Winter last season, I'm inspired to give it go this coming Winter. All my runs outdoors. Except for a half mile or so a week barefoot on the treadmill. Oh, and maybe here and there a short second run of the day on the treadmill. And of course, if it's too cold and wet...JK!

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 22:34:09 from 67.171.56.164

JD, Your TM-tolerance is a thing of courage and mystery to me! Due to my recent divorce (from the TM!) I doubt I could even force a quarter mile reunion. There are too many hard feelings between us! We both said some ugly things... it can never be the same.

;)

From april27 on Thu, Aug 06, 2009 at 08:24:08 from 99.188.251.180

I do hate that about winter--gets to dark early and stays dark too late.

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