| 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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| | Drove to Spa Park with Benn and ran 5 miles on the trails. Finally a gorgeous day, sunny, and hot once we get running. Afterward, did fast-paced walking (dunno how far) and ended up meeting with Benn on his last leg of a loop. So, I ran with him until the end, did a 0.6mile cool down and stretched. | | Comments(1) |
| | Went jogging at night on the treadmill. Did 7.0mph pace with multiple intervals at 6.2mph (all at 2% incline) for 3.6 miles. Stretched. | | Add Comment |
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Today I got up around 7am to put out the recycles and trash. Got changed and did Power 90 Cardio 3-4. (45 minutes of fast paced sets of power yoga, cardio arm work & leg work, kickboxing, jumping jacks, body blows, etc.). Then did 10 different sets of crunches @ 35 reps for a total of 350 crunches. Next I did leg lifts (35 on each side), lunges (set of16 total), and 3 different sets of squats. Stretched and wanted to do some free weight lifting but instead had to chase after my cat because my mom & grandfather accidently let her out!
In the afternoon, washed two loads of laundry at my grandfather's house and ran around with a soccer ball outside in his field waiting for the laundry to finish. Then hung both loads of laundry and helped my grandfather fix an electric hedge trimmer I was having trouble with. Got that fixed so I loaded the still damp clothes into my car and drove back to my house to hang them for a second time. Then got outside and trimmed all the hedges on the front and side of my house. After that, I went out into the back yard and did a lot of weeding, adding the dried branches, etc. to the fire pile. Finished up just in time for it to start raining. Woohoo! | | Add Comment |
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Woke up, had a snack for breakfast & talked to Benn on the phone, then got changed and went for a run on the treadmill. Ran at 6.0-6.2mph for 10 minutes to warm up and then took a few minutes to stretch. Then jumped back on the treadmill an completed 3.62 miles total at 7.0mph with a few intervals at 6.2mph (all at 2% incline). Felt good and would have liked to keep running, but I have to jump in the shower because people are coming to deliver my mom's new mattress, so I have to take care of that! I want to do squats, lunges, leg lifts, and possible free weights a little later on!
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