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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

Mon, Feb 02, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.04	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.04

Objective: easy / recovery

Conditions at 7:00 AM: ~40F, breeze, partly cloudy. Pretty morning.

Another lovely daylight run, thanks to DH being off work to come on a fieldtrip with us to the Pacific Science Center. On the down side, I had to share my run with the morning commuters. I like the quiet better.

While we're in Seattle today, I might get a chance to visit my favorite running store! I can't believe both pairs of my shoes are in the retirement zone, though I intend to wear them for short runs a bit longer. I am particularly interested in trying out a mid-foot strike shoe. Otherwise, I might just stick with these Triax 11's. They have been pretty good for me.

Some people on the blog seem to have a lot of shoes. Do you rotate through them? Use different pairs for different workouts? I'm very interested to hear from you!

Red Nike Structure Triax 11 Miles: 6.04

Comments

From JD on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 12:22:49

Nice run. You seem to recovery from those long runs really quick.

I like to rotate shoes for economic reasons. If I have a pair with 400 miles on them, I would rather use those for shorter runs and save the newer pair of shoes for long runs. I've also read other bloggers believe that it's better for the shoes if you give them a days rest in between runs, so alternate with another pair. Also it's like any enthusiast, you just like the gear. All those shoes, all those accumulated miles.

Two cents from a beginner.

From Dale on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 12:41:20

I like to have 3 pair in rotation at any one time. Having at least 1 day between runs is important to extending the shoe lifespan so all the foam and whatnot that's been compressed can completely recover.

I also like having different types of shoes. I got a pair of lightweight trainers that I use to run my speedwork., based on the theory about the modern running shoe acting as a cast on your foot and preventing development of foot musculature, causing increased injury incidence.

Finally, different shoes definitely cause your feet to work differently. And some days I need the increased support, while some I like the lighter models where I feel the ground more. Almost like a Mounds/Almond Joy commercial...

From jefferey on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 16:26:57

Darn! I would have been out there with you but our 4 yr. old was sick from about 2 a.m. on so no sleep. Shoes: I got a great deal at brooks annual sale so I picked up 3 pair and yes I use the lighter ones for speed workouts, most comfortable ones for long distance.

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