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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
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Total Distance
3.30

Stretched and went on the elliptical in my basement while my sister jogged on the treadmill. After 12 minutes at 5/10 resistance, we decided to swap machines. I ran at 6.0 speed with intervals at 5.8 for 20 minutes. Then I did a cool down at 4.0speed for a few minutes. Afterward, I did my stretching routine along with leg lifts and squats.

My sister and I took turns hauling in piles of wood for our woodstove for a good 10 minutes or so. After filling up the stove, I went back to free weight lifting and my fat cat, Ruby, came down to keep me company. Finished with arm stretches and tried to get the cat to walk on the treadmill.... it didn't work out so well. 

Comments
From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 19:12:50

HAHAHAHA Oh brother. Just trying to imagine that fatty on the treadmill made me snort I think. Ruby is such a funny cat!

Man talk about putting me to shame! You are a xtraining machine! :) I am going to go do some crunches and free weights now cutie because you inspired me!

Psst, Gazelle! You are EMMspiration! :D

From Emma on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 20:06:34

That reminds me... we still need to have our arm wrestling match!

From The Howling Commando on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 20:16:42

Drats! I thought You'd forgotten!

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