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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, Mar 02, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.45	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.45

Objective: easy

50F, wind 10-15 mph w/ gusts 25-30, cloudy

15 min. strength wk

I still cannot believe my luck. From about 3 AM until 4:30 AM, the wind and the rain were so strong that I could not sleep soundly, for all the racket it was making on the windows. When the alarm finally went off, the noise had diminished but I could still see the rain pouring down under the streetlamp. "Don't think, just go. Don't think, just go." I step outside and -- no rain. I don't think this is what Dr. Phil meant when he said, "Life rewards action," but I feel like I got the grand prize today. And I was so close to blowing off the run. It's especially tempting the day after a long run, when "recovery" could easily mean more z's.

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 6.45

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 10:45:33 from 71.229.164.25

You deserved a little luck. I'm glad the weather behaved itself for you. Maybe winter is surrendering to you. Good job getting out despite that multitidue of excuses you had.

From JD on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 10:57:18 from 64.65.159.206

It always pays to be an optimist.

From jefferey on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 11:42:43 from 67.171.56.220

How did you get so lucky! I had a heck of a time sleeping too. In fact about 4:15 when my daughter got up I thought about you and Sean and figured you'd be out there like a sponge soaking up the water. Glad to hear you didn't have to.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 12:41:49 from 207.225.192.66

WHOhooo that is great! Sometimes you are truely blessed. I like the mantra "dont' think just go" I'll have to try that one more often.

From april27 on Tue, Mar 03, 2009 at 08:42:08 from 99.188.251.180

yeah I found you! I love how you set up yours...bravo on that windy/rainy run! The weather is looking up out here...well i'm off to walking the dogs and running to the bank and perhaps the running store!

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