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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

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
3.22	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.22

Low 50s, clear and sunny.

Running again! Slow, but very pleasant. It looks like we're in for a week or more of relentless sunshine. But forecasts can be wrong; I'll keep my fingers crossed. ;)

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 3.22

Comments

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 10:24:42 from 72.224.24.41

At least you have relentless sunshine. It is raining again here in NY for about the 12th or 13th day in a row. Miserable. Glad to see you're running again!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 10:38:38 from 67.171.56.164

I would trade!

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 10:39:34 from 71.219.89.21

No, Benn, we want the rain!!!!!

Lightening struck something in our neighborhood yesterday and the power was out for a little while, but it rained for all of maybe a minute and it was so hot!!!

I am glad you were able to get out and run today and that the legs are feeling better!!! Take care and enjoy the indoors and the AC!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 11:25:36 from 71.229.164.25

Congratulations on getting out to run. You are really recovering quickly this time.

Sorry you're not getting the weather you like. It happens to us all.

From auntieem on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 11:28:49 from 67.182.145.8

Hey! Nice job with the run. I'm sure it felt great to run again. So funny you hate the sun; I just come alive when there is sunshine! Freaky, huh?

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 11:30:02 from 67.185.148.81

Carolyn, The sun is out and yesterday it was high 70's...If Sno doesn't like this weather, then she doesn't like life!

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 12:02:41 from 207.225.192.66

Nice job getting out and running!! Looks like you are recovering nicely. Looks like summer has come to all of us :)

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 13:01:28 from 67.171.56.164

Aunti - A friend and I have a theory that this has a lot to do with eye color. It's obviously not what you would call hot here, but she and I are both suddenly craving winter. We theorize that there is a neurological issue with the sunshine. If I'm in a forested area on a really hot, sunny day it doesn't bother me at all. Sunshine in the winter months likewise is no problem, very pleasant. With your darker eye color, it fits my theory that you like it! :)

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 19:27:57 from 71.219.89.21

I have very dark brown eyes. What does that mean?

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:09:33 from 67.171.56.164

It means my theory -- ahem -- needs work.

From Bonnie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 20:34:05 from 128.196.228.134

I have light colored eyes and would take cloudy, rainy/snowy days over any other type of weather myself.

From april27 on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 21:18:27 from 99.188.251.180

Wow and looks like we have the same weather!

Bonnie--I hear that about the light eyes...I hate sunlight!

From auntieem on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 22:16:27 from 67.182.145.8

I don't really like to talk to people who hate sun.

Edit: Does that sound too harsh?

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 22:26:24 from 71.219.89.21

I do not hate the sun, I just hate HEAT. So you can still talk to me!!! ;-)

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 22:29:24 from 67.171.56.164

Jeff, There is a place for people who like it. It's called California.

Just kidding. I am very happy for those of you who are enjoying this. Especially in Washington, where you get so little.

From Kelli on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 22:33:03 from 71.219.89.21

I forgot to mention that we had very dark clouds roll in around 1:30 today and then it rained! (I was at the swimming pool, so it was not great timing, though.) It has been cool outside ever since. We have all the windows open and it is actually getting downright cold!! I love that for July in Utah!!! I wish it would stay (again, I should just move in with you).

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