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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

Sat, Nov 07, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
20.15	0.00	0.00	0.00	20.15

Low 40s, with all kinds of weather during my run: light rain, heavy rain, hail, wind, calm, and even a bit of blue sky at one point.

Objective: endurance run, club run, and 1.75 miles on the Leg Builder Hill.

Had a great run today. I was dressed well for the changing weather conditions, which didn't bother me until a really big increase in rain & wind just as I was climbing the L.B. Total car wash. At first I was feeling pretty macho and singing along with my tunes at full blast. But then my feet got wet and the inevitable self-pity over came me for a while. I hate wet feet.

The BEST part of the run was doing a few miles with Jefferey and his friend. Jeff, it was lots of fun to run with you guys and thanks so much for sticking with my slow pace!! Jeff has relatives in North Bend so we even got an extra water stop.

Brooks ST3 II Miles: 20.15

Comments

From JD on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 15:19:34 from 70.96.78.157

Holy 20 miler! Another good mileage week too.

With all the running in the rain you do, I'm surprised to hear you don't like wet feet.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 16:52:21 from 67.185.148.81

I did notice the heavy rain as we were "driving" back home while you were "running" back. That was fun! Glad we could do it... you are tough climbing that beast after all those miles.

From Metcalf Running on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 18:11:28 from 97.126.141.36

Holy Cow!! a 20 miler so soon after your marathon.... you are an animal!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sat, Nov 07, 2009 at 22:30:36 from 24.8.167.243

You are very macho. Talk about endurance!!

From auntieem on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 10:18:31 from 67.182.145.8

I absolutely love the image of you running up LB singing at the top of your lungs in the rain!

From Snoqualmie on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 12:42:30 from 24.18.192.33

I figured that I look insane anyway, running up the Parkway in the pouring rain. Might as well make the insanity complete. I was in the H's at the time: Heart of the Matter, Heat Wave (funny), and Here Comes the Sun (even more funny).

From april27 on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 12:51:38 from 99.188.251.180

Wet feet is the worst! I try not to jump in puddles b/c of it! Great mileage!

From Dale on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 18:14:08 from 69.10.215.11

Now I feel even guiltier for delaying my long run by a day!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Nov 08, 2009 at 18:41:55 from 24.8.167.243

Argh. I can't believe I forgot to do this yesterday. Happy Birthday, in case it's your birthday.

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Nov 09, 2009 at 10:48:47 from 24.18.192.33

Don't worry, Dale; I'm part otter.

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