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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".

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
2009 Cycling Mileage Lifetime Miles: 67.94
2010 Cycling Mileage Lifetime Miles: 79.25
Totals
Total Distance
12.65
Mon, May 11, 2009
Total Distance
5.25

Didn't get the miles in last week as I had hoped. Spent the weekend at Benn's but, besides running from their massive dog, didn't get to do much active exercise. Drove home from Benn's this morning and got in a run before work. Stretched and did 3.2 miles at 6.3mph and 2% incline and did a cool down of 2.05 miles at 4.3mph and 2% incline. Stretched and did a lot of free weight lifting outside on the carport. Then went inside to do leg lifts and pet Ruby (my fat cat) at the same time. Stretched again and went to take a shower!

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Tue, May 12, 2009
Total Distance
1.10

1.1 miles of continual (and hill) walking at work during a break.

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Wed, May 13, 2009
Total Distance
6.30

Stretched and ran 3.3 miles on the treadmill at 6.2-6.3mph and 2% incline. Then did a brisk cool down walk of 2.0 miles at 4.2-4.3mph and 2% incline. Stretched out on the carport with Skyler and lifted a lot of free weights (many different exercises). Then did leg lifts and 3 different sets of quats. Soon, I would like to fit in more time for crunches.

 At work, got to walk 1 mile total to student apartments for Social Mentoring sessions. It was a gorgeous day, but got a little bit chillier/windier as the evening rolled in.

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Thu, May 14, 2009
Total Distance
0.00

Ran a bunch of errands and had to go to the mall to get an ink tag removed from a dress I bought for my students' convocation tomorrow. I'm glad I took the dress out of the bag and noticed ahead of time! While I was at the mall, I tried to find some clothes for the summer (or just in general!) but 4 stores down and no luck. Oye. The only good thing was that I got plenty of exercise walking from end to end and all around the mall. Decided to go home and forget about it!

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Totals
Total Distance
12.65
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