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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

Tue, Apr 14, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.18	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.18

Objective: easy. Average pace on flat terrain: 11:10

5:10 AM: Snowing, 34F, traction poor.

15 min strength work

I believe that Spring will come. I believe, I believe...

Other than a lot of phlegm and some tiredness, my cold is very mild and not affecting my running much. The legs felt good, though a little heavy. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being elephant-on-valium and 10 being Pegasus, they were at about 6. But no soreness or stiffness.

Needless to say, I am disgusted with the weather. Silver linings: it didn't do this on Sunday, I was just having an "easy" run anyway, and it really cannot last much longer.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 7.18

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 10:38:01 from 71.229.164.25

Wow. You had some rough weather this morning. I feel guilty.

Yes, Spring will come. Winter is trying to get in his last digs, but you will triumph. You are the champion.

From jefferey on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 11:36:50 from 67.171.56.220

I have a favor to ask...Don't challenge winter next year please!

From Metcalf Running on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:06:47 from 207.225.192.66

Sno, good to see that your cold is not getting you down... nice run! especially considering the way you are feeling and the fact that it is snowing again :(

It's raining here and it doesn't look like it will let up before my run after work. Looks like I will be running in the rain! But definaltely not singing.

From Snoqualmie on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:18:00 from 67.171.56.164

Jefferey, If you must know, I think this might be *your* fault! Old Man Winter didn't get to you and wants one more shot. lol

Lori, Keep telling yourself this: "it's only water..." That works for about 20-30 minutes, after that you have to rely on your gear, your perseverance and the promise of hot cocoa. Good luck!

From Bonnie on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:39:04 from 71.210.121.51

Great job Sno -- the fortitude you have shown this winter will pay off big time in three weeks!

From april27 on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 23:57:47 from 99.188.251.180

i think it is cold season...i keep getting and then getting rid of the stuffies and sore throat...running seems to help keep it at bay!...i'm sending good weather fairies your way

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