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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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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
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Resting today again.  Blogging my eight hours of sleep.  :D  LOL   I am walking down stairs backwards, but the soreness doesn't feel as bad as usual.  I miss running but I like the sleeping!  

Comments
From Carolyn in Colorado on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:16:46 from 71.229.164.25

Sleep is good. It's good that the soreness isn't as bad as usual. You'll be back training for that fall marathon in no time.

From JD on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:27:51 from 64.65.159.206

With your level of conditioning, Saturdays marathon was just another good long run...with 25,000 of your closest friends.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:29:24 from 67.185.148.81

Glad you survived! What's next? You wanna do Torchlight? I'm sure you are doing railroad days 10K right?

From Snoqualmie on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:39:40 from 67.171.56.164

Jeff, I am *done* with crowded downtown races for the present. LOL Railroad Days - I wish! We are celebrating a birthday in the family that day and I must be on hand to pamper...

From april27 on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 12:53:33 from 99.188.251.180

Wow that is a lot of people! I think Chicago last year had 35,000...But I"m pretty sure many did not show due to Hurricane Isaac conditions. I can't wait to run Madison--only 2500 1/2 marathon entrants allowed..and I think they just barely hit 1000 that have signed up...yippee small race!

From auntieem on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 13:15:06 from 67.182.145.8

Oh, so glad you are catching up on sleep. I was unnaturally sleepy all day yesterday! Put some ice on my IT band, lay down in the grass, and fell asleep.

I am glad the soreness is not as bad as usual; that is a great indicator of your level of conditioning I think.

From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 17:17:50 from 70.56.91.12

Oops! I forgot you already told me about railroad days...sorry- Crowds are the worst...next year consider Newport, OR. marathon - it's a beautiful setting and its not crowded and your husband and daughter can have a good time and it's fairly cool(temp.) but best of all it's at sea level and flat for the most part.

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