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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, Mar 27, 2009
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
7.620.000.000.007.62

Long ago, this morning, I had a very nice run.  When I arrived home, I found my husband seriously ill and we all piled in the car to the ER.  Serious, but not life threatening, and he will be ok.  I'll just say that it is really, really hard to watch someone you love writhing in pain.  We got home from the hospital around 6:30 PM. It's been a long day.

Nike Lunar Racer Miles: 7.62
Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:25:25 from 76.27.89.110

I thought about you today and wondered what was going on since we hadn't heard from you. I'm so sorry to hear that your husband has been sick. I hope he gets feeling better soon. I am assuming that he came home from the hospital with you since you said "we."

I'm glad you got your very nice run in early this morning. And I hope you get a nice rest and take a day off tomorrow after your rough day today.

From JD on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 22:34:26 from 166.128.149.32

Scary. Glad to hear he's allright.

Have a good weekend.

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 23:25:55 from 71.219.125.228

That is scary... I hope he gets feeling better soon.

From april27 on Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 01:18:17 from 99.188.251.180

Glad to you are all home now! ERS stink...and I use to work in one! Take a break tomorrow and relax..

From snoqualmie on Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 09:41:47 from 67.171.56.164

Carolyn- No, he spent the night. "We" is my DD and I. When I got home from my run and realized what was happening, I woke her up and told her to get dressed and pack certain school books (homeschooler), her knitting, and anything else she might want in case we were not coming back home soon. That just gave me enough time to put on some clean clothes myself and feed the cats. We are going to go back to the hospital this morning, hopefully to bring him home. I talked to his mother on the phone last night -- she is a nurse -- and she agreed with the other professionals who do not see any reason he should have to stay in the hospital longer. The last problem he had to overcome was the side effects of some narcotics they gave him for pain, so he should be ok this morning. Fingers crossed!!!

From Bonnie on Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 18:33:28 from 69.247.144.84

I am so glad he is ok. I am sorry I was out of touch yesterday -- otherwise I would have been hooked on the blog. Best belated well wishes and hugs to you all.

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