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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, Mar 06, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
7.33	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.33

Objective: moderate w/ strides (when roads allowed)

28 F, clear, light breeze (6 mph), very icy (2 slips, no falls)

20 min strength work

We ended up getting over 2 inches of snow yesterday morning, followed by a partial melt in the afternoon. Then it all froze in the night, creating a very challenging situation for navigating around the icy places. On some streets there were lots of dry stretches of pavement, in others none at all.

When I realized how icy it was, I bagged my plan for a 3 x 1 mile MP workout and just threw in strides whenever I could. Still, it was absolutely gorgeous this morning. First I had a starry sky to look at, then a beautiful frost covered world, witht the sky lightening behind the Cascades. I wouldn't trade it for a Dreadmill workout. I had to soak in the pleasure of partial daylight on a weekday run, since this is the last time for another month or two (DLS time). Oh well, I'll still have Sundays.

Brooks ST3 Miles: 7.33

Comments

From Carolyn in Colorado on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 10:33:45 from 71.229.164.25

I'm glad you didn't fall. I stumbled over an uneven spot in the sidewalk this morning, but didn't fall.

That was a beautiful description of your scenery. Isn't it great to be able to get outside and run in the early morning? I too am dreading the return of daylight savings time and the morning plunge back into darkness, but the sun will win out and come back before too long.

From Metcalf Running on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 17:11:39 from 207.225.192.66

As much as I hate the darkness at night, I do love having more light time before I go to bed. It seems to make it easier to get all that I want, or at least most of what I want, done before bed. I struggle when it is dark when I get home from work and running. I just want to climb into bed.

From snoqualmie on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 17:25:54 from 67.171.56.164

Lori, that's understandable. Maybe DLS makes more sense at your latitude. Up here, it's insane. It's still light out at 9:30-10:00 at night by June. It's especially hard for parents of small children, not to mention those of us who go to bed when small children do! lol

From Brian on Fri, Mar 06, 2009 at 21:49:26 from 24.57.67.182

I will be in North Bend for the month of April....is there any good trails in the area...everytime I am there, I don't know were to run, and I would like to find a 10 plus mile trail so I could stay off the busy streets. I know Snoqualmie is near by...hoping you could help.

Brian

From snoqualmie on Sat, Mar 07, 2009 at 17:20:00 from 67.171.56.164

Two popular trails come to mind. 1) Snoqualmie Valley Trail (railroad grade) http://www5.kingcounty.gov/reports/parkinfo/getParkInfo.asp?PID=2949,Snoqualmie%20Valley%20Trail%20Site and 2) Cougar Mountain (hilly) http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=71394

The Snoqualmie Ridge development has miles of street running without busy streets if you are interested in that. The advantage of the latter is bathrooms and drinking fountains. Enjoy your visit!

From Brian on Sat, Mar 07, 2009 at 17:55:18 from 24.57.67.182

Thank you very much for that info.....will come in very handy. Hopefully, the weather is decent in April!

Take care

Brian.

From april27 on Sun, Mar 08, 2009 at 01:42:07 from 99.188.251.180

snow really? Still? Man it is raining here! blech

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