glidergirl

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Location:

North Salt Lake,UT,

Member Since:

Jan 04, 2011

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

5K
- '08 SLC 33:11
- '10 Winter Series 24:49
- '10 Salt Lake Run Co 23:37
10K
- '98 Des News 56:33
- '99 Des News 49:52
- '10 Des News 44:48
Half
- '10 Canyonlands 1:54:22
- '10 SLC Half 1:45:32
- '10 Provo Valley 1:44:04
- '10 Provo River 1:43:56
- '10 Snow Canyon 1:40:18
- in 2012 I did Snow Canyon at 5 months post baby and got 1:45 - I was pretty proud about that!
Full
- '08 SGM 5:54:00
- '10 SGM 3:55:19

Short-Term Running Goals:

Focusing on cardio and strength training so I can push baby out in record time come early spring '15. ;)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston.

Break 1:40 in the half.

Personal:

We have a 2 year old girl and we're expecting baby #2. :) I'm a NICU nurse working full-time nights.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Kinvara 3 Lifetime Miles:						63.20
Asics Nimbus 15 Lifetime Miles:						62.00

Mon, Jan 10, 2011

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.00

1 hour elliptical, heart rate 153-159
1 hour cycling class, heart rate 175-183

Thoughts during the workout...

Trying to mimic the effort I would normally do during my runs through cross-training is hard and inconvenient, but I'll admit it's fun. If given the choice I'd rather run, but I'm very grateful I can still put in a decent workout!
(I just hope I don't lose too much...should I be doing anything more to keep up as much fitness/muscle strength as possible?)
I got excited about school starting today and the class I had soon after this morning's workout. I have 2 semesters left and these are definitely my favorites as far as content goes.

Weight: 0.00

Comments

From RAD on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 16:07:33 from 67.172.229.125

Great workout! x-training IS good work and you won't lose the running endurance. I had to do it for 3 months last year and was able to come back and run a 1/2 with only 4 weeks to get back into running. The x-training (elliptical and spin classes) kept me going!

Good luck with school, only 2 semesters left = a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel! What degree are you pursuing?

From glidergirl on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 16:09:48 from 155.97.238.134

Thanks, that is good to hear! BTW, I just posted to your blog the same time you were posting to mine...=0)

From glidergirl on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 16:10:30 from 155.97.238.134

Oh yah, I'm doing nursing at the U.

From RAD on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 16:24:35 from 67.172.229.125

Oh man, another dream of mine! :) I would LOVE to get a nursing degree, I just have to wait until all my children don't need my help with homework so I can do my own :)

From allie on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 20:06:22 from 174.23.238.75

very nice work with the cross training. i think you are doing the right things to keep your fitness up. i noticed you have been swimming too, so you are just all-around awesome.

best of luck with school.

From Smooth on Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 00:13:10 from 67.232.119.27

Keep up the good work, Brooke!

2 semesters left...yay!!!!

From watchmerun on Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 00:34:02 from 24.10.152.45

That is some great aerobic conditioning. I don't think you will lose any fitness with workouts like this. The moment your foot is better, you will be picking up right where you left off.

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