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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
Total Distance
5.30

Woke up this morning- cold and gray. Changed and went straight downstairs to stretch and get on the treadmill. Ran 3.2 miles at 6.2mph and 2% incline. Then did a cool down for 0.9 miles at 4.1mph and 2% incline. Didn't get a chance to do a complete workout (lunges, leg lifts, squats, crunches, free weights) because my mom told me she had to go to work early and that I needed to babysit Skyler. So I strecthed and had breakfast with him - Light N' Fit pomegranate yogurt with fresh sliced strawberries and Rice Crispies on top. Skyler was so thrilled.. you should have heard him saying "Yuuummmmm, MMmmmmMMM" over and over again. It was so adorable. Then I got him all dressed (which took quite a bit of time and a lot of giggling) and we went out on the carport to play soccer and shoot hoops.

At work tonight, I used my break to walk to Dunkin' Donuts because I heard that it was 50 cent iced coffee day! So I walked 0.6 miles from work to DD  for the coffee goodness and ate my salad I made for lunch on the benches there before making the 0.6 mile walk back (for a total of 1.2 miles). It was still gray outside but nice and mild. My hair didn't like it so much, though - very frizzy! ;-p

Comments
From The Howling Commando on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 08:32:47 from 72.224.24.41

Haha you and Skyler are cute! LOL @ me and my "50 cent"'s coffee comment.

You are EMMAzing little one. I can't wait to see you.

Happy Earth Day, LOVE!

*MUAH!

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