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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
Wed, Mar 31, 2010
Total Distance
3.45

Went for a 56 minute hike with my dad this afternoon after running errands all morning. We hiked monument mountain but I had to go a little slower than usual to let my dad keep up with me. He had to take two small breaks but not bad for a 59-year-old! His dad (my grandpa) died a week ago today and it  was good to get away from everything. Thet mountain was wet as it was sprinkling and it had been raining for the past 2 days. My dad slipped a couple of times and, on our way down the mountain, I slipped on a wet root and took a fall. I fell on my left side but knocked my inner right knee on a rock and scraped my left wrist and palm on a rock. I'm okay, but I have an egg on my knee and little cuts on my wrist and hand. Youch.

Comments
From Snoqualmie Ridge Runner on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 15:34:46 from 67.168.154.220

Sorry to hear about your Grandpa passing on...hope all is going well.

From KP on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 15:49:28 from 65.208.22.25

Sorry to hear about your Grandpa, Emma. I'm sure a hike was great for clearing your mind. Hopefully that egg on your knee will go away soon. It's always painful to run with a bum knee!

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