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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 03, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
6.21	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.21

Objective: just miles, and try to have some fun...

5:15 AM: 33F, snowing hard, 1-3 inches on ground during run, light breeze 3-7 mph.

15 min strength & stretches after

"What the? Oh surely not." Those were my words when I looked out the window this morning. Even the Cat Who Must Be Obeyed was hesitant to go through the door. I know it hadn't been snowing in the night, because I got up a couple of times and it was just foggy and wet looking. Maybe the anticipation of our forecast for 50's this weekend made it so unbelievable.

Ah well, I do live in the mountains and it's been a pretty hard winter. To wit, my husband informed me last night that our March weather was the coldest in 33 years! I found that rather comforting, actually. It did seem overly harsh to me, but this is only our 4th winter in this house and I thought perhaps my benchmark for a "normal winter" had been erroneous. I love believing that next March will be much warmer! :D

Blue Nike Triax 12 Miles: 6.21

Comments

From jefferey on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 12:05:12 from 67.171.56.220

Old man winter is still ticked off about you beating him down...What the...is what I said when looking out the window this morning too.

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 12:43:58 from 207.225.192.66

Sorry to hear that you are still getting snow... we are here but it is usually melted before I run. Also lately it's been more rain then snow. Good to see that you still got out. All we can do is hope spring will start showing up soon!

From Deborah on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 13:15:38 from 68.98.198.29

Well cograts for making it out and putting in your miles....snow....brrrr.

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 14:41:54 from 198.241.217.15

You are still beating Old Man Winter. It's taking a lot to beat him into submission.

I haven't run in more than about an inch of snow. We may have more than that tomorrow morning and I'll have to decide what to do.

From Snoqualmie on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 15:07:11 from 67.171.56.164

Carolyn - If you have the gear to keep comfortable (gaiter, wool, etc.), I think the main difficulty is the soft surface. If you've ever run in sand, it's a lot like that. For a brief moment I ran under some trees where the snow hadn't built up and it was like I shot forward! My pace otherwise was in the 12's. :( I like my Yaktrax, but they are not absolutely necessary. Also, protect around your ankles where deep snow can enter your shoes by putting on some kind of cuff; you can use a thick, old sock and cut off the foot part. I like a cap and gaiter if it's still falling, and I have a fleece balaclava I sometimes wear too. It's actually very pleasant if you don't mind going slowly. Good luck!

From nicole on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 16:16:05 from 70.0.60.8

the winter is NEVER-ENDING!!! good job getting out there in it. its been incredibly harsh even in my low-lying neck of the woods. BUT I just weather.commed portland this weekend and it said 70!!!! (I'll believe it when I feel it...!

From JD on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 16:54:58 from 64.65.159.206

I hope you met your objective for the run today and had fun. Winter has to go away, doesn't it?

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Apr 03, 2009 at 18:20:43 from 198.241.156.7

I have the gear to keep warm. It's deep snow that worries me. When I was at the running store buying shoes the other day, I noticed that they carry Yaktrax. Maybe I should go buy them on my way home from work tonight.

From MarcieJ on Sat, Apr 04, 2009 at 11:48:37 from 74.211.1.247

Thanks for the comment! Sorry about the weather, yesterday I ran in shorts and tee and today my winter gear. Nothing like your weather though!! Great job running even when the weather is bad!

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