| 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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| 2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 14.50 |
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Had a little exercise date with Benn today. Did a 5K on the eliptical starting out at resistance level 4 and then alternating between levels 5 and 6. | | Add Comment |
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Lifted 5-pounder free weights during a "dead" time at work.
This evening I did Power90 Cardio 3-4 (power yoga, kickboxing, running, jumping jacks, etc.). Stretched. | | Add Comment |
| | Did 3 miles on the elliptical at work today with 3 minutes of straight rowing machine. Then got a ride home with Benn :) | | Add Comment |
| | 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(2) |
| | Did 3.45 miles on the elliptical today after work. Had it on fat burn mode (the mode that looks like a plain with a bunch of plateaus) and amped up the resistance. It is still softer on my knees than running, and right now I need to recover from this sore bruised egg on my knee! | | Add Comment |
| | Did a tad over an hour bike ride with Benn on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail after work. "We rode out 30:00 with the wind, and then battled it on the way back, coming in the second half in 31:48. Not bad however too considering how many people we had to dodge, not to mention roller bladers, toddlers, Chihuahuas on 20' leashes and bimbos." (taken from Benn's blog - hehe). |
| 2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 14.50 |
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| 2009 Cycling Mileage Miles: 14.50 |
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