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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
5.060.000.000.005.06

I have to be at home the next couple of mornings (long story), so it's the dreadmill for me. Ug. Do you believe me that I would really rather be out in that pouring rain, doing "real" running? lol 

Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Miles: 5.06
Comments
From JD on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 12:34:33 from 70.96.78.157

Nice run. I know those TM runs are like torture for you, so, really, good job!

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 12:40:24 from 67.185.148.81

You can't seriously want to be out there in this mess can you? Oh man it's ugly and wet but not terribly cold. Book on tape or something like that might help...

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 13:44:45 from 198.241.174.15

I've been following your blog long enough to believe you. Good job putting up wit the dreadmill today.

From auntieem on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 17:55:10 from 67.182.145.8

Sorry, I know you hate the dreadmill, but I have to laugh. I did some barefoot on the treadmill this morning, and found it a nice place for that. Good luck!

From Kelli on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 18:23:24 from 71.219.97.106

I believe you, YES!!! I can not run more than 3-4 miles on those things!!!

Have a good week, watch some good tv or something while you run.

From Dale on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 18:28:40 from 69.10.215.11

Could be worse.....it could be really nice outside...

From april27 on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 14:15:02 from 99.188.251.180

You did great--I don't think I could do more than 3 miles on the TM...Unless I was watching a great movie or something to get my mind off of running in place!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 11:42:37 from 24.8.167.243

Oh where oh where has Snoqualmie gone? Oh where oh where could she be?

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 11:46:57 from 24.18.192.33

Sheesh, I only missed one day!

If you hated the TM as much as I do, and you sneezed twice after waking up, you would err on the cautious side too.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 12:16:49 from 198.241.217.15

Sorry. Just missing you.

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