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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

Wed, Apr 08, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.72	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.72

Objective: general aerobic and form focus. 3 mi easy, remainder moderate except for last 5 min easier for cool down

5:00 AM: 45F, mostly cloudy (but I did see the near-full moon set), windy in open places (10-20 mph), dry.

20 min. abs & upper body, stretches & Stick

I thought my legs would be less cooperative today after yesterday's skiing, but perhaps there will be a delayed soreness. It was a good run. As of Monday night, the frogs are now singing - first of the season.

I found two muscle groups that were almost completely unprepared for skiing yesterday. No surprise, since I'm not trained for it. The first doesn't bother me too much: quads. But the second does bother me: obliques. (The side of the core, for twisting motion.) I am so faithful about my crunches, upper and lower, but I have neglected the sides. The only other time I notice their weakness occurs right after the marathon, when I always find myself surprised that they are sore. So, a bit of work there in the next few weeks!

Apropos to nothing, what are people from Utah called? Utahsians? Utahers? Utes? I've wondered for a while. So many Ut.... whatever here on the blog, and occasionally I'd like to know the proper way to say stuff like, "We have such slushy snow here in the spring, not like the velvety, dry stuff you U-------s enjoy."

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 8.72

Comments

From Metcalf Running on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 10:40:20 from 207.225.192.66

Sounds like you had a wonderful ski day. I'm glad that you run today was not harder then you thought... you got some good miles in.

I think we are called Utahns... Utes are the Native American tribe that used to live here, and also the Univercity of Utah's mascot. Maybe I'm wrong... I'll see what the others say.

Have you ever skiied here? I wish I had the time/money to do it more. I have never got very good at it.

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 10:46:02 from 67.171.56.164

My husband and I had many wonderful ski vacations in Utah before our daughter was born. (That's well over 12 years now.) The first one was a spring trip, in late March and it had not snowed for 2 weeks. In Washington, no new snow for 2 weeks + March = ICE and "crud." I looked up at the slopes in Alta and just sighed. "Why did we come here?" Then I got off the chairlift. Oh. My. Goodness. I still remember that first experience of Utah snow. Unbelievable. Sorry- I digress... it's as bad as talking about Rich Desserts I Have Known.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 11:03:50 from 71.229.164.25

Even though I am now a Coloradan, as former Utahn, I will second what Lori said about people from Utah being Utahns, the Utes being an indian tribe that used to be there and the mascot of the University of Utah.

So did you have a good time skiing yesterday? I'm glad you're not too sore today. Are you going to be doing some twisty crunches (whatever they're called) for your obliques now. Maybe the side plank will help as well. I need to get back into doing some strength work, but I just don't have time with all this running. However, I did do 10 pushups during each of 5 different commercial breaks during The Biggest Loser last night.

From nicole on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 11:17:52 from 24.17.114.112

That's awesome you got to go skiing! Good for you. And thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it!

Also - did you see the latest issue of Runner's World? The "featured run" is in North Bend! :-)

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 11:42:13 from 67.171.56.164

Carolyn - I had a wonderful time skiing yesterday. I really hope to do more next season. It was very warm, however. And yes, I'll be doing twisting crunches and a bit of the side planks too (hate those, need those). I still work on my pushups but the 100 goal was ruining my happiness, lol. Enough to have learned to keep them going and not neglect them.

Nicole - I did not see that RW. Thanks! I've been getting my RWs at the library and I have many to catch up on.

From marion on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 12:10:11 from 71.213.105.58

You mean that there are going to be other parts that are sore after the marathon???? CRAP! Can you come move in with me and train me???

Yes, we are Utahn's :)

From jefferey on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 12:17:41 from 67.171.56.220

I grew up in Murray, Utah and remember being called a Utahn but now people that don't like them say Utards...ouch! I sure do miss skiing Alta as well...no snowboarders allowed unless they want to ski.

From JD on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 12:34:24 from 64.65.159.206

Utahns. What about you...Washingtonians? Snoqualmians? Pacific Northwestarians?

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 13:33:22 from 67.171.56.164

Marion, you are young and might get away with just the legs not working. For me, it's everything below my ears. ;)

Jefferey, I try so hard not to hate the snowboarders. So many of them are teens and goodness knows they have enough animosity from adults as it is. But their transgressions are many... I hope we can return to Alta sometime with our daughter. Back then, there were not good lodging choices up near the slopes. Changed?

JD, Washingtonians, Pacific Northwesterners, and there is no word for Snoqualmie dwellers that I know of. Except for the ones who drive too fast and let their dogs wander off leash. There is a word for them.

From Marion on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 13:59:48 from 71.213.105.58

Thanks Sno- I am glad to hear that someone still thinks that 40 is young ;)

From Snoqualmie on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 14:09:13 from 67.171.56.164

I guess it's all relative. I joke about being an old lady (sorry, JD), but the truth is I think my "real age" is pretty young and I'm generally rather smug about it. At least in my head. :) Have a Young day!

From JD on Wed, Apr 08, 2009 at 22:49:01 from 32.176.0.54

The bird is the word!

I'm the same age I've been all my life.

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 09, 2009 at 14:40:29 from 67.171.56.164

Some people say that grease is the word, but you and I know better.

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