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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
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
1.850.000.000.001.85

High 50sF, very windy. Clouds are moving in but there were some brilliant constellations still showing.  Objective: test the legs.   20 min. core & upper body. 

The lights are on but nobody's home...  No strength whatsoever in the legs. But no soreness either.  I had a feeling that might be the case, but I had to get out there and try it.  So I dressed for walking (warmer clothes) and just enjoyed the fresh air.  I jogged for little 1 block intervals and walked a lot. 

Triax 12 II Miles: 1.85
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:29:10 from 24.8.167.243

It's nice that you were able to get out and enjoy the outdoors even if the legs weren't quite there. They'll be home soon.

From auntieem on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:35:03 from 67.182.145.8

Talk sternly to those legs! Do not let them have their way on this one. Remember who is in charge! Just kidding. I've been walking also, and looking forward to running tomorrow!

From packmule on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:51:33 from 98.125.247.37

Thanks. I will try to keep up the faith through the winter. Had a nice run today in the wind.

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 12:14:54 from 207.225.192.66

Good to see that you are out and moving... even if it's slow. I'm sure your legs will return soon, so enjoy the little bit of slow time.

From JD on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 12:29:34 from 70.96.78.157

You are a marathon recovery guru.

From Dale on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 20:24:49 from 69.10.215.11

Legs need a vacation now and then too, ya know!

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 00:08:52 from 24.18.192.33

I got a postcard from them today. They're in Maui. "Wish you were here..." No word on return date.

From april27 on Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 12:53:35 from 99.188.251.180

Postcard...ahahah

Great walk/run--enjoy the recovery!

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