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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
Tue, Aug 11, 2009
Total Distance
4.11

Woke up this morning to the cat meowing incessantly at the door. Let her in and played with her with a rubber band I had on my wrist. She loved it. Then jumped out of bed and changed to run on the treadmill to do some by interval training (all at 2% incline)--

warm up: minutes 0-5 at 5.5mph

brisk pace: minutes 5-8 at 6.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 8-10 at 6.2mph

fast pace: minutes 10-12 at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 12-14 at 6.0mph

fast pace: minutes 14-16 at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 16-18 at 6.0mph

fast pace: minutes 18-20 at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 20-22 at 6.0mph

fast pace: minutes 22-24at 7.0mph

moderate pace: minutes 24-26 at 6.3mph

brisk pace: minutes 26-28 at 6.0mph

cool down: minutes 28-30 at 5.5mph

Interval training totaled 3.1 miles. Then continued the cool down for another 1.01 miles at 5.5 to 4.0mph. SO humid I had to towel off multiple times during the run. Uck! Stretched and went upstairs for water and breakfast!

Comments
From The Howling Commando on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:29:04 from 72.224.24.41

Phew! It is hot out! I can't wait to do laundry and then get some stuff together to go to your house! :D So proud of you! Can't wait for our movie date!

From Gazelle on Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:18:56 from 98.217.145.19

That movie was so weird. Never trust me to pick out movies I think would be "interesting" again, lol.

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