| 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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| | Took turns with Benn for running on the treadmill. All at 2% incline, I ran the first mile warm up at 6.2-6.3mph. Then ran the bulk of the run at 6.3-6.4mph. Did the last mile at 7.0mph with a 2-minute interval at 9.0mph. Whewph! Then did a 0.12 mile cool down at a 4.3mph walk. Stretched. Having a little pain in the back of my heel- not sure what that's about. | | Add Comment |
| | Shoveled the driveway, the deck, and a path to the front door in the snow storm for about an hour. Had to dig the end of my driveway out 3 times because of the plows. My arms kinda ached toward the end and my lower back totally sucks when I shovel. But, at least I got a bit of a workbout. I feel guilty about not running on the treadmill today, but my legs are too sore. | | Add Comment |
| | Did Power90 Cardio 3-4 this afternoon (poer yoga, kickboxing, running, rumping jacks, etc!). Stretched really well, hopped in th shower, and had to run a bunch of errands today. When I got home Benn called to say that he was on his way home, so I waited for him to have a workout date together. He ran on the treadmill while I did crunches (total approx. 260; 8 positions @ 25 each and 2 positions @ 30 each), toe-touches, and lunges. Stretched a lot afterward :) | | Add Comment |
| | Shoveled for a half hour outside today around 3pm. Having a hard time thinking of new ideas for dinner and I don't want to disappoint Benn after a long day of work.. Did 270 crunches (6 positions at 25 each & 4 positions at 30 each) while Benn ran on the treadmill. Also did leg lifts and stretching. Wanted to run but just didn't get the chance. Felt kind of blah and had a headache today. | | Add Comment |
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All at 2% incline, I ran on the treadmill at 6.2mph for 10 minutes.. felt sick to my stomach and realized I was REALLY hungry. Took a break and went upstairs for some food (an apple, a mango, and a bagel!). After I felt better, I got back on the treadmill again at 6.5mph for 6 minutes and then amped it up to 7.0mph for the remained of my 3.55 mile run. Afterward, I did leg lifts and stretches. I will probably do crunches tonight when Benn runs on the treadmill. | | Add Comment |
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