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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
23.260.000.000.0023.26

Objective: endurance
7 AM: 44F, raining and windy. Blech...

Well, I got the job done. It wasn't the first long run I've had to do in the wet, and I'm sure it won't be the last.  Unfortunately, I seem to be coming down with a cold.  I have felt a signal coming from the back of my throat since Friday night, but since it is not severe I decided to get this run checked off my list.  I can skip tomorrow's short recovery run if an afternoon of rest doesn't bring me back. 

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 23.26
Comments
From JD on Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 18:43:52 from 32.176.19.87

Apparently it's requisite for all marathon training cycles to end up with the trainee getting ill, or injured. Hope you can rest up and nip this one in the bud.

Good long run by the way.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 19:39:11 from 71.229.164.25

Well, you certainly endured. That's one heck of a long run. About a week ago I started having that little signal in the back of my throat and it hung around for a while but hasn't turned into anything significant. I hope yours stays similarly at bay.

From rattletrap on Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 22:44:10 from 24.19.93.139

Great job knocking out 23 miles in this mess! It was miserable here this morning, and I'm sure it was even worse in your neighborhood. I hope you kick that cold in the butt like you did this run! Relax and get some rest, you deserve it.

From nicole on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 01:20:01 from 173.116.73.119

you are a machine! I am so impressed with your very very very VERY long runs! feel better and rest up - eugene is so close!

From Bonnie on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:24:52 from 71.210.121.51

Good Job Sno ... take it easy!!

From scotthughes on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 11:44:41 from 209.33.211.3

Great job getting out there in the elements! I am spoiled and don't have to deal with the rain like you, living in the desert. There are times however that a rain would feel real good....say mid July when it is 115.LOL

I am always impressed with your long runs especially in bad condition. Good luck on your next race! I am tapering for the Salt Lake Marathon this weekend and am excited that the weather is supposed to be 40 @ start and 50-55 at finish.

From jefferey on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:11:05 from 67.171.56.220

Did you hear my honk at about 10:30 ish? Nice mileage!! 3 more miles there and you were at marathon miles...you shoulda kept going :-)

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:46:20 from 67.171.56.164

Thanks, Scott! Good luck on your marathon. That's great that you'll have good weather.

Jeff, was that on Douglas, and I had just turned into the little trail? I did hear honking then and turned and saw a white van, though I'm not sure that's who was honking. Thanks for "saying hi!"

From Bonnie on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:49:02 from 128.196.228.134

Good job Sno! I can't wait until you get the beautiful summer weather - these mentally challenging runs will really pay off then!

From jefferey on Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:50:08 from 67.171.56.220

Yep...that was us!

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