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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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2009 Cycling Mileage Lifetime Miles: 67.94
2010 Cycling Mileage Lifetime Miles: 79.25
Total Distance
48.69
2010 Cycling Mileage Miles: 33.00
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Biked on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail from Pittsfield to Adams today. Stopped into BArT fr quite a bit to volunteer making and painting props for their school musical. Afterwards, we walked over to Subway to grab some lunch and then biked the 11 miles back to Pittsfield to do grocery shopping and such.

2010 Cycling Mileage Miles: 22.00
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Total Distance
5.30

Walked two miles on Richmond Rd. today with Benn collecting cans and bottle litter to recycle. Later on after doing bottle returns, grocery shopping, cooking on the grill for dinner and eating outside, I did Power90 Cardio 3-4 while Benn ran outside at the track.

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Total Distance
5.21

Ran 5.2 miles on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with Benn today after work. Pretty warm and VERY sunny out. Benn was feeling yucky toward the end but he pulled through like a champ :)

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4.00

Ran 4 miles on Yukon Ridge North across the road from Olivia's Overlook in the Richmond/Lenox, MA area. It was really neat and there was a lot of rolling hills and downhills during the last half of the trail, which was fun.  I guess the trails have about a 540 foot elevation gain - and my quads were feeling it during the first half of the trail run!

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Total Distance
4.50

Ran on the Burbank Trail loop (in Yukon Ridge North) across the road from Olivia's Overlook in Richmond/Lenox. Ran the trail backward at first and met Benn on his long run. Turned around and finished his lap with him and then ran another full lap with him. It was very wet and rainy out and we saw a ton of little reddish orange newts. They were adorable and made the run a lot more interesting- especially trying not to step on them!

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4.55

Went to the gym with Benn today. Did around 35 minutes on the elliptical on "fat burn" mode on intervals of resistance levels 8 and 9. Then did 6 minutes of rowing, and a handful of arm and leg exercises on the weight room machines.

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Total Distance
4.00

Ran on Burbank Trail (part of Yukon Ridge North). Ran 3.55 miles of the trails there, and I also added another 0.45 miles for working up a sweat mowing the lawn and the back hill with the push mower today. Yay!

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Total Distance
9.00

Did 45 minutes of weight training today. Started off with 13 minutes on the rowing machine and then weight room for 32 minutes. Then hit around in the racquetball room for about 10 minutes before joining an hour long "Bender Ball" fitness class. Worked up a sweat and sore muscles but felt a great core workout.

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0.00

Spent the weekend in Chelsea, MA (right outside of Boston) helping a best friend, Missy, move into her new condo. We moved boxes up flights of stairs and painted, painted, painted!! So exciting and fun to help out! Look forward to returning again soon!

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Spent the weekend in Chelsea, MA (right outside of Boston) helping a best friend, Missy, move into her new condo. We moved boxes up flights of stairs and painted, painted, painted!! So exciting and fun to help out! Look forward to returning again soon!

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Total Distance
3.63

biked 11 miles from Pittsfield to BArT school in Adams, MA. Cycled super fast to meet Benn when he got finished with after school - completed my ride in 37 minutes. Pretty good for me!

2010 Cycling Mileage Miles: 11.00
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Total Distance
5.00

Went to an hour long "boot camp" class at the gym. Did a ton of free weight work and used the bender ball, lots of core body work, crunches and pushups mixed with some kickboxing moves, jumping jacks, and leg work.

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Total Distance
3.50

What an overwhelmingly busy month I have had!!! No time to do anything I want or need to do.. too busy helping others do everything! Traveled across states during every weekend this month. Getting really stressed that I haven't been able to work out like I want to. I didn't even have time to mow the lawn - my mom had to do it!!! :( I am really hoping to be able to get back in shape this next month. I need to!!!

Did a few miles of trail running while Benn was competing in his race in Syracuse, NY. It was a beautiful park.

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Total Distance
48.69
2010 Cycling Mileage Miles: 33.00
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