| 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". Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Woke up early this morning to do gardening with my mom before she had to leave at noon. We dug up plants, I moved large rocks, shoveled, raked, and mulched in the front yard. Later tonight, I stretched and did a 35 minute Power 90: Cardio 1-2 video (power yoga, kickboxing, etc..) Finished up with lots of leg lifts, 230 crunches (11 different styles), and more stretching. Then did some weight lifting but got sidetracked by my sister, Liana, in California wanting to video chat with me on the computer and finally show me her new house there! | | Add Comment |
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Called Benn just in time to wish his first 5K race this year. Stretched and wanted to run at the same time as him, so got on the treadmill and ran 4.25 miles at 6.2mph and 2% incline. Then did a cool down of 1.3 miles from 4.3-4.1mph and 2% incline. Did more stretching, squats, lunges, and leg lifts. My arms are kind of sore when I move them around from the power yoga and free weighting yesterday. But, I might lift a little later tonight. I noticed that my total mileage is 5.55 (all are Benn's favorite number- 5)! Is was completely unintended so I am hoping that is a good sign- I can't wait to hear from Benn and find out how the race went!
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| | I am at Benn's house today. We went to the track and went running. We did a 5k on the track and then he did hills. I did 2 hills but that was enough for me! Then we cooled down on the nature trail together, stretched and headed home. | | Comments(1) |
| | Went to the track today in the rain with Benn. Stretched and ran for a while and Benn did some trail running. I was too afraid to slip so I stayed on the track. My head wasn't in the right frame of mind and needed to yake a quick 2 minute nreak after 2.5 miles break to get past it. Then returned to running and completed 4.51 miles. Did some mini stretching and did a 0.52 miles cool down walk. Met up with Benn to stretch and go home :) | | Comments(2) |
| | Hung out at Benn's house and then convinced his brother, Jonny, to go to Saratoga with me. We planned to stop at Borders to visit Benn at work and then spend the time waiting for him to get out of work by walking down to Congress Park. I looked online for 4th of July events in Saratoga and read that there was supposed to be live music, car show, food, face painting.... It sounded like fun! So Jonny and I walked down to Congress park but it ended up being boring. It was kind of windy out and the live music consisted of a middle-aged woman's chorus that we could barely hear. The car show consisted of 3 or 4 cars, and the 2 Benn & Jerry's tents were looking desolate. So... we decided that, unfortunately, Borders was more exciting than this. We headed back up for Benn's last hour in the cafe where Jonny and I sat and talked and people watched. Finally when Benn was out of work, we drove to Spa Park, stretched, and ran 2 loops on a trail to total 3.5 miles. Stretced and then I hitched a ride with Benn to Pittsfield to bring me home and watch fireworks :) | | Add Comment |
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