Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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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

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
9.45	0.00	0.00	0.00	9.45

Objective: general aerobic, fun. Pace on flats after warm up: ~10:00

5 AM: 41F, breezy in open places, mostly cloudy, a "normal" spring day in the NW, finally!

Beautiful morning and a fabulous run. Lots of snot, but lots of energy too. First mile very slow (12:30) and then picked it up a bit. By mile 3 I tried to keep the effort very even. I experimented with some different gaits on the downhills; the only way I could improve the pace was to take short, fast little steps. Really fast. But I'm not sure that's a good way to run.

Speaking of running styles, Dale has a link to a really funny Youtube clip on his blog. How not to run. Then you can look at this other amazing video of Josh Cox and Ryan Hall on a run together. BEEEautiful running form. Look at how consistent Josh's form is as he continues the run alone, up to 31 miles. Look how high his heels come up in back. Her Majesty Deena runs like that too.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 9.45

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 16:16:48 from 198.241.156.7

I'm so glad you had a fun run! You deserve it. Congratulations on your "normal" spring day. It was my turn for the rain today, but it wasn't too bad. Tomorrow is supposed to be worse.

I enjoyed the videos.

From Bonnie on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 18:10:57 from 128.196.228.134

Her majesty Sno -- I am going to bring my "yaxtrax-like" things to Eugene - if you like them, and they fit you, they are all yours!!

not that you will need them for a while!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 18:57:54 from 67.171.56.164

Thanks, Bonnie. I do have a pair of Yaktrax so if you have other recipients in mind do not trouble yourself.

From JD on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 19:04:07 from 64.65.159.206

Nice running Snoqualmie - 9.45 miles on a weekday even.

Thanks for the video link. On todays run I tried to emulate Josh Cox's smooth form...in my mind I was doing great, in reality I was running 3 1/2 minutes per mile slower than he.

From Bonnie on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 19:05:54 from 128.196.228.134

ha ha ha ha JD -- that is pretty funny. I have found that happens to me too!

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 20:54:01 from 71.219.132.113

Man that is a beautiful thing to see someone run so smoothly. As much as I try I think I will always be more like Phebe.

Nice run today... really good miles!

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 21:42:49 from 71.219.75.132

I LOVE PHOEBE!!! That was hilarious, thanks for sharing. Can you imagine how fun a race would be if someone would really run like that? Imagine what would happen if they ran in front of the elites?? Don't you think they would all fall down laughing, then we could put blinders on so we would not laugh and we could pass them!?!

I need to go to bed.

Great run today, I love that your objective was to have FUN.

Also, I am a very bad downhill runner and I was given the tip to pretend like I was skiing and lean into it a little. I still get a little freaked out and think I am going to trip and roll down the hill, but I am getting better at it!

NIGHT!

From Snoqualmie on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 22:15:44 from 67.171.56.164

I get frightened too, Kelli. And you should see me on a bike! Brake, brake, brake...

From Kelli on Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 22:17:01 from 71.219.75.132

I stay away from bikes and scooters, anything with wheels.

From april27 on Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 08:45:49 from 99.188.251.180

OMG! As soon as I saw Phoebe I knew what it was! I run like her sometimes to loosen my shoulders! LOL

That is so amazing! 30 miles in under 3 ours! And another beautiful scenery! I think I would run slower just so I could take it all in!

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