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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
12.55
Wed, Aug 05, 2009
Total Distance
6.25

Feel good to get exercising again! Did a warm up for 15 minutes on the treadmill at 6.0mph and 2% incline. Then got a good stretch and continued to 4.3 miles at 5.9mph. Got some water and did another 1.95 miles of cool down at 5.0-4.5mph and 2% incline. Stretched again and jumped in the shower! SOOO humid and hot today.

Comments(1)
Fri, Aug 07, 2009
Total Distance
6.30

Feeling very tired and devoid of all energy or motivation during the day times. I am beginning to think that something is just not right. I eat healthfully and I do force myself to exercise. I am diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder, but I have been dealing with it for almost 2.5 years. Hmmm.. I hope something changes soon.

 

In the meantime, I started off today by doing a 3.3 mile interval training (all at 2% incline)--

warm up: minutes 0-5 at 4.5-5.5mph

brisk pace: minutes 5-8 at 5.5-6.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 8-10 at 6.0-6.2mph

fast pace: minutes 10-12 at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 12-14 at 6.0-6.2mph

fast pace: minutes 14-16 at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 16-18 at 6.0-6.2mph

fast pace: minutes 18-20 at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 20-22 at 6.0-6.2mph

fast pace: minutes 22-25at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 25-32ish? at 6.0mph

 

Next, I ran another 2 miles at 6.0 mph and 2% incline. Then finished up with a 1 mile cool down at 6.0-5.0 mph. Stretched and got a call from my Benn :-)

 

 


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Total Distance
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