| 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". Favorite Blogs: |
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| | Finally got myself back on a treadmill!!! Did 3.5 miles of running at 2% incline. Ran the first 5 minutes as a warm up at 6.0-6.2mph. Stretched the legs and ran the rest of the way at 6.5mph with intervals at 7.0mph. Watched the Winter X Games which helped to occupy me. It is one of the only sports I have seen on tv and am actually entertained watching it. Probably because of the constant cool flips and the potential for huge crashes. Don't get me wrong... I don't want to see anybody get hurt. That's terrible! But the suspense at every landing keeps me going! | | Comments(1) |
| | Ran on the treadmill again tonight (all at 2% incline). Started out at 6.2mph and quickly revved it up to 6.5mph for the first 6 minutes. Kicked up the speed again to 7.0mph with some intervals at 7.5mph. Ran the last 5 minutes or so at a constant 7.5mph. Then lightly jogged a mile cool down at 5.0mph. Finished up with lots of stretching. | | Comments(1) |
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Ran on the treadmill tonight (all at 2% incline). Did the first 10 minutes at 6.4mph and then stretched. Jumped back on and increased to 6.5mph for another 10 minutes. Afterward, switched down a notch to 6.2mph for the final 10 minutes. Stretched nicely afterward and went upstairs to visit with my aunt who is spending the night!
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| | Stretched and did Power90 Cardio 3-4 tonight. (Power yoga, jumping jacks, leg work, arm work, kickboxing, etc). Then did crunches FINALLY- around 280 total. Stretched. | | Add Comment |
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Had a bit of time this evening to exercise on the elliptical. Did 30 minutes alternating from resistance levels 5 and 6. Swung my arms around a lot to try to burn more calories.
Just not happy lately... I feel like a shadow of myself. I hope I feel better soon. I hate this feeling. | | Comments(3) |
| | Did another half hour on the elliptical this morning. Started out at level 4 resistance for the first 10 minutes for a warm up. My legs were still a little sore from last night on the elliptical. For the last 20 minutes, alternated between level 5 and 6 resistances. Stretched a lot afterward. | | Add Comment |
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