| 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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| | Went to the gym with Benn this morning. I did a little over 4 miles on the elliptical on "fat burn" mode. I used resistance level 9 with 3 intervals (of 4-5 minutes each) of resistance levels 10 & 11. Sweat a lot and felt good. Afterward, I hopped onto the rowing machine and rowed for a tad over 5 minutes straight. Finished up by stretching my arms and neck and then heading over to the treadmill for a cool down of 6.4mph to around 5mph. Stretched legs and everything, changed, and headed out to Dottie's Cafe for a tea date with Benn :) | | Add Comment |
| | Did a 21 minute workout at the gym after work today. Did intervals on the elliptical for 15 minutes on resistance levels 9-11. Then did 6 minutes of straight rowing on the rowing machine. Had to leave the gym early to pick my mom up from work and take her home. When I got home Benn wanted me to go running with him, so we did a tad over 4 miles from the causeway into the State Forest in Pittsfield. I hate him when I am tired and my legs are drained during a run, but I am so happy he "makes" me go. I'm glad I can run without giving up and I am glad we can run together :) | | Comments(1) |
| | Hiked up Ice Glen in STockbridge, MA with my dad today. Took the trail to the tower which took us 22 minutes at a moderate pace for the most part. On the way down, we decided to take another trail to the glen, which is an old glacial ice pass. It has enormous moss-covered boulders and caves. It's really neat and there is even snow left on the bottom of the pass. | | Add Comment |
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Ran 4.11 miles on the treadmill today before babysitting at noon. 6.4-7.0mph at 2% incline. | | Add Comment |
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