| 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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| | Dunno how far I went, but I spent a good half hour or so mowing the front, side, and back yards. The back yard has a gradual hill which I took the oppertunity to jog up every time I passed over it with the lawn mower. It made me feel good seeing my neighbor across the street (with a smaller yard than mine) using their riding mower. | | Add Comment |
| | Woke up this morning to hungry cats batting at my face. Sat with them for a while and then changed and fed them their breakfast. Stretched and hopped on the treadmill and ran for 3.2 miles at 6.3mph and 2% incline. Then did a bunch of fast walking as a cool down for 2 miles at 4.1-4.2mph and 2% incline. I used 3-lb weights for some of the time to get my arms working. Stretched afterward and did squats and lunges. Then more stretching and then off to do dishes, laundy, and make breakfast for myself. | | Comments(1) |
| | I went to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with Benn today after we ran errands together. Got my ring looked and and we put down payments on our wedding bands! So exciting!!! There were clouds today and the temperature was in the mid 60s. A few people out on the bike trail. Benn wanted to run so we started off slowly. He stopped after the 5k mark and said he was going to walk a bit before finishing, so I kept running and then turned around at the end of the trail and went back and met him. Then we ran the last bit back to the cars. I did 4.75 miles of jogging today in 45:00 for average pace of 9:28 a mile. | | Comments(1) |
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