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Location:

Pittsfield,MA,USA

Member Since:

Jan 08, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Recover From Injury

Running Accomplishments:

I ran Varsity Track and Field in high school and was primarily a sprinter (100m, 200m). I also did the 400m, 4x400m, long jump and triple jump. Sprinting comes most naturally to me, but I am opening myself up to trying new things and increasing my endurance. I didn't get into running any long distance events until I met Benn and I'm still getting used to it!

Short-Term Running Goals:

I sprained my ankle the night before Thanksgiving 2008 which forced me to come back from that injury. Right now I am primarily doing running workouts in the 5k range, hiking, trail running, and some cycling. I also do lot of stretching and some free weight exercises, along with some cardio & yoga here and there.

Long-Term Running Goals:

 To stay healthy and active. To make exercise a permanent part of my life. To act as a roll model for wellness.

Personal:

I live in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Am currently working at a day spa but am taking steps to work in a laboratory. Getting marriedto the guy of my dreams, Benn, in October 2010 and am honored to be able to spend the rest of my life with him. Lots of excitement and planning to do, but taking it all in "stride".

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
2009 Cycling Mileage Lifetime Miles: 67.94
2010 Cycling Mileage Lifetime Miles: 79.25
Totals
Total Distance
5.32
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
Total Distance
3.00

Hi everyone! Benn set me up with a running blog of my own so I hope to be checking in here sometimes.

My sister, Liana, wanted to workout tonight because she is starting to try to get in better shape, as she is moving to California in 2 months (without me!). I know she needs the motivation, so I thought we could use each other for support. We have an elliptical and treadmill set up right next to each other in my basement, so she jogged while I "ellipticized". I worked out for 30 minutes on the elliptical at 5-6/10 resistance. I stretched before and afterwards I like to take the time to do a lot of good stretching and some free weight lifting.

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Sat, Jan 10, 2009
Total Distance
2.32

Today I met Benn on his break at work to chit chat and look at some cool travel books. Once he got out of work at 3pm, we headed up to Spa Park in Saratoga do try out some running with my recovering ankle.

We arrived in the parking lot and took a good 5 minutes of so changing into our layers of warm running clothes in our cramped cars. After that, we stretched and did a 2.32 mile loop in 26:07. It was extremely icy out and FREEZING.. I feel bad Benn has to put up with my doofyness as my shoe came untied, we had to trade gloves while running, and he had to give me his hat. We enjoyed watching all the xc skiiers and ice skaters. We passed 2 other runners and it was nice to see them braving the cold weather, too. We finished with some nice cool down stretches.

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Totals
Total Distance
5.32
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