| 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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Benn went to the track to do his workout while I ran on the treadmill. Ran 4.11 miles at 6.0-6.2mph with intervals at 7.0mph, all at 2% incline. I've been really bummed about the lack of weekly miles I have been getting in lately. Work has been crazy and has messed up any schedule I could have tried to make. I Wanted to run more today but had to sacrifice my time to take a shower, pack lunch for me & Benn, and get everything ready for the James Taylor concert. I was great and I loved spending the day with Benn!!!
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Had plans to go for a 5-6 mile run today with Benn on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. But, i must have been tired because I didn't wake up until around 10am- and Benn had to leave around noon for school. I feel bad because Benn was probably up around 8am but didn't want to wake me up. So he let me sleep but I don't mind waking up early when I get to spend the morning with Benn. I think he is slowly converting me into a morning person :) So, I packed a little lunch for Benn because he will be at school in Albany all day today. Later, I ran on the treadmill today. Did a 5 minute warm-up at 4.5mph then jumped to 6.0mph for 15 minutes. Next, I did interval training, alternating between 6.0mph and 7.0mph for around 13 minutes. Then I did a cool-down at 5.0mph to 4.5mph for 18 minutes. Total of 6.1 miles all at 2% incline.
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Beyond horrible day at work. Ran at 6.5mph and 2% incline for 10 minutes or so, and then did stretching. Got back on the treadmill and ran the rest of 3.5 miles at the same pace with just one or two intervals at 7.0mph. Lastly, did a 1.1 mile cool down at 5.5mph-4.7mph at 2% incline. Stretched again. Just really upset and at a loss as of what to do. The run helped me a little bit, but my mind was rolling the whole time :(
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| | Drove to Saratoga to visit Benn after work. Went for a run at Spa Park and got to do a lot of people watching. Saw two weddings and tons of people having picnics & parties. It was a lot of fun except that I was staaaarving, so even though I wanted to go for a long run, I am glad we had to stop early because Benn's ankle was hurting him. I don't think I would have made it much longer without having some food! Went back to Benn's house and got to meet the puppy! HOW ADORABLE!!!! | | Comments(1) |
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