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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

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.

Comments

From The Howling Commando on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 17:09:39

Thanks for my hott "cold" running date! YeOW!

From Marion on Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 17:13:07

How sweet. I remember the days when David would give me his hat or whatever warm thing I needed. ;) Love on the blog! Emma, I hope you know how sad Benn is when you two aren't together.

From Becca on Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 17:55:35

I get cold just reading about your run...but it also gives me the warm fuzzies! Welcome, welcome!

From sarah on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 09:18:46

Welcome!! We all think Benn is a great guy and were overjoyed when you two got engaged!!

From Camille on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 23:49:03

Emma, Welcome to the blog! Congratulations on your engagement... That is so wonderful! Don't let that fun, flirty relationship die. Brandon (my hubby) and I still have our fun, flirty momments. :o) It's too much fun.

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