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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, Apr 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
5.55	1.00	0.00	0.00	6.55

Objective: easy, w/ fast finish (easy running until mile 5.2, one mile hard, and then cool down)

5:20 AM: 45F, raining

Today felt like a recovery run, very slow and stiff. I guess I shouldn't be so surprised, since both Wednesday's & Thursday's runs were fairly vigorous. But they seemed too easy to have wiped me out this much. I dreaded doing the fast mile. When the time came, my pace was always a little slower than MP (~9:20) and my effort level was much harder than MP (felt like 5K effort). Looking forward to sleeping late tomorrow!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 6.55

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 13:11:48 from 207.225.192.66

Nice run today! Enjoy sleeping in tomorrow you deserve it! Thanks for the talk about visulization. I will try that our tomorrow on my long run.

From jefferey on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 14:30:51 from 70.56.85.163

That's how I felt yesterday.

Found another interesting story for you...this time a well known violinist, Joshua Bell. Here is the link and to appreciate this you need to read the accompanying story from the washington post. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnOPu0_YWhw

I will look for you Sunday on my way to church....white van.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 14:35:32 from 67.171.56.164

Jefferey, Thanks for that. I did know that story and it is incredible. My husband plays violin and we were fascinated by that. Still not sure where I'm going Sunday but I'll know you if I see/hear you!

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 16:20:05 from 198.241.156.7

Great job pulling out that last mile fast when you didn't feel like it. You're awesome.

Enjoy your day off tomorrow.

From JD on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 16:31:35 from 64.65.159.206

Nice running this week. Whenever I do any kind of speed work, I'm always a little surprised at how much it takes out of me, and how long it takes to get back to normal.

Enjoy sleeping *late* tommorrow morning.

From april27 on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 22:41:30 from 99.188.251.180

Maybe I missed it but why are you doing one fast mile?

From Snoqualmie on Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 11:42:42 from 67.171.56.164

Good question, April. The distance is somewhat arbitrary. The point is to practice "fast finish." Lots of marathon training programs advocate some variation of this workout, the point of which is to train your brain and your muscles to work hard when they are tired so that you will not "fade" at the end of a long race. I recently decided to do a FF run more often because Bonnie recommended it. She gives great advice! :)

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