| 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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Happy Valentine's Day!!
Benn had to work until 5:30pm in Saratoga, so I didn't get to see him until tonight. Meanwhile, I did a lot that I needed to get accomplished, as well as cleaned the house, made a little Valentine's gift for Benn, and baked a spiced squash pie from scratch! Also got to run on the treadmill right before he got home. Did the first 10 minute warm-up at 6.5mph and then jumped off to stretch. Then got back on at 7.5mph with intervals at 7.0mph for the rest of the run. Felt good! Stretched again and met Benn upstairs for dinner! | | Add Comment |
| | Did Power90 Cardio 3-4 this afternoon (power yoga, kickboxing, leg work, arm work, jumping jacks, running, etc..). Stretched and then finished up with 250 crunches (10 different positions @ 25 each). | | Comments(1) |
| | Got home from Boston today and had an exercise date with Benn this evening. Went on the elliptical while Benn ran on the treadmill. Did the first 4 minutes warm up at level 4 resistance. Then amped it up to resistance levels 5 and 6 with a couple short intervals at level 7. Then did a total of 260 crunches (9 different positions @ 25 each and 1 position @ 30). | | Add Comment |
| | Had an exercise date with Benn tonight. He ran on the treadmill while I used the elliptical. I started out at resistance level 4 for a few minutes and then increased the resistance to level 5 for a few more minutes. Then I increased to resistance level 6 and did intervals at level 7. Once I hit the 25 minute mark, I took a 2 or 3 minute break to do warmed-up leg stretches. Hopped back on for more intervals at levels 6 and 7. Finished up and did more stretching, leg lifts, and a few lunges. Then stretched again of course! (I love the stretching part!!) | | Add Comment |
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