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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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Brooks ST3 Lifetime Miles: 891.35
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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
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Greetings from the Oregon Coast!  I thought I lived in paradise, but this place is just about as beautiful.  Although I did not run yesterday, I had a about 3 miles of walking on the beach, with some jogging thrown in here and there whenever my DD was willing.  I brought my Aquabelt along as well, so I did about 20 minutes of hard water running too while my DD enjoyed the pool in her own way.  

This morning I only meant to run 6 or 7 miles, but I was having so much fun that I just stayed out.  First I ran up the beach about 2 miles and then back.  With a strong wind from the south, the first part was extremely easy, fast, and a bit too warm.  On the way back I had the cooling effect -- and the challenge of running into the wind on sand.  Nevertheless, I was in heaven, with the waves crashing and the mists on the forested mountains. The weather was perfect -- for me anyway: 50F, beautiful clouds and pockets of fog and mist, bits of blue sky. After 4 miles on the beach, I went exploring in the town of Cannon Beach and the time just got away from me.  It was one of those effortless runs, just playful and full of interesting things to see.  

I don't know how long I would have stayed out if I hadn't had my cell phone ringing with someone from my DH's work trying to find him to call his sister. That's never good news. So I had a "fast finish" and sure enough, my father-in-law had gone into the hospital for emergency colon surgery.  He'll be alright, thank goodness.  But it's all the more reason to treasure the health and happiness I experienced today. 

Comments
From Meadow on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 21:04:01

I love runs like that! Sorry about the phone call, but I'm glad to hear FIL is going to be ok.

From jefferey on Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 23:09:15

We honeymooned down in Gold Beach at my wife's Aunt's cabin(house). Great place!!

My wife and MIL love to collect small stones down by the beach.

From JD on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:39:46

Sounds like you're in a great place!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 12:09:26

It sounds like a fantastic run. I'm glad you had that experience. You deserve it.

From Solemate on Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 20:40:38

I love Cannon Beach. Enjoy yourself - wish I were there.

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