Im SO excited. Today I signed up for the 2012 Philadelphia Half Marathon. Though I would love to beat my previous finishing time (and maybe run it in under 2 hours?), Im mainly just excit...
I will be doing three 2 mile workouts this week. My workouts will be a mix of walking and running.I will start with a five minute warm up walk. I will then run for .13 mi followed by a .12 mi walk. T...
I am currently on week 3 of the Couch to 5K program. Ive used this program quite a few times to get back into running after a long break (either due to illness or injury). I cant say enough good thin...
On April 28th, I did my FIRST 5k. Even though Ive done other races before (2 half marathons, a 10 miler, and a relay), Ive never done Americas most popular distance. My time wasnt amazing, but I was ...
Here are my favorite (CHEAP) healthy snacks of late:YOGURT POPS: Buy Greek yogurt (SUPER high in Protein), mix with juice or coconut milk, and whatever other add-ins you like. Here are some recipes I...
Its always hard to start back up a running schedule when youve taken time off. I begrudgingly went to the gym today, only to leave feeling AMAZING. I know some folks are skeptical about S.A.D. (Seaso...
So where have I been? Well, Ive been sick for three weeks with a severe upper respiratory infection. I stopped running for a week because I had a fever, knowing that I needed rest to recover from my ...
I ran 2 mi in the park today at a 9:41 pace. For my height and weight I probably burned about 200 calories. When I got home I chowed down on about 200 calories worth of cocoa roast almonds. Im sure a...
Ive tried to kick things into high gear this week. There are still two more days left, so well see how I really end up doing.Heres what Ive done so far:Monday: Elliptical - 4 miles (30 mins)Tuesday: ...
Finals are over and Im trying to slowly get back into running. I took about a week off (although I did do a quick 2 mile run in the middle of the week). Although Ive been working out, it still feels ...
Workout: 1.15 mi @ 9:39 pace Karl Lagerfield might have really really ridiculously good-looking books, but does he read them?I went for a really quick run today as my study break, and when I say quic...
I know this blog is relatively new... so Im just putting this out there for anyone who might happen to read this or is even just passing through accidentally: I just set up a daily mile account found...
Workout: 3 mi on dreadmill @ 6.0mph (10:00 min /mi pace) I was HUNGRY today at work. In fact, I was downright starving. Normally, I prefer to make my own lunch. However, Ive been exhausted lately. It...
Friday: 2.5 mi @ 5.9 mph (10:10 min/mi) and 1 mi walkSunday: 2 mi @ 10:41 min/mi pace- hill training (easy day, because I have a cold)Goals for This Week:This week is final exam prep week for me, so ...
Workout: 2 mi @ 10 min/mi pace Runner Troll! This is what I look like when I try to run after a 12 hr work/school dayMy run tonight was horrible. I struggled just doing my usual warm-up walking. I ha...
Workout: Walked 2 miles, Ran 3 miles (at 10 min/mi pace)230 Cals per 1/2 cup serving... Ouch.Every year I look forward to Christmas, particularly the part where I get to consume copious amounts of Tr...
Yesterdays Workout: Five Factor Fitness Friday Workout w/ Jump Rope for CardioTodays Workout: Rest DayAlthough I went for a (very) brief run on Thursday, Ive mainly been spending the week resti...
Workout: 1.25 mi run w/ avg pace of 9:10 & .75 mi walkI hadnt planned on working out today, since Im supposed to be resting, but I did end up sneaking in a mini run. Im glad I did, because I ende...
Workout: Jump Rope - 30 mins; 3X10 Lunges; Biceps, Triceps, Shoulder PressLately, Ive been loving these running shorts from Old Navy. Theyre regularly $15, but I purchased two pairs back when they we...
Workout: Yoga for Dummies by Sarah Ivanhoe Workout #2 (Sun Salutation)Loving my shades!Finding sunglasses to run in that arent completely fugly is quite a challenge. While I was enamored with the Nik...
Ive been experiencing extremely bad shin splints, so Ive decided to take Monday and Tuesday off from running. Im wearing my CEP compression socks and icing my shins. In true girly girl style, m...
Workout: Crunch Candlelight Yoga via Netflix Streaming VideoThe expo for the Philadelphia Marathon was a pretty standard expo. I was able to score some free coconut water, 5 hour energy shots, and pe...
Im running the Philly Half tomorrow. I know that its not going to be a PR for me. I didnt put in the time training that I had wanted to. Before my knee injury I was running a 9:30 mile. Back then, I ...
Lululemon Run Your Heart Out Skirt $68 I am LOVING this skirt from Lululemon. Yes its expensive, but I feel like it would give me a huge surge of race day confidence. I love the running skirt trend. ...
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Ran 8 mi / 1 hr 27 mins 12 secs (10:54 pace) * After 8 miles on the "dreadmill," I realized that it actually is possible to die of boredom.*Ive learned to be prepared for strange looks when I...
Im not perfect. Shocker right? Ive slowly come to realize that I will never be one of those runners who can run an ultra marathon or even do two races in one weekend. I will never be the fastest, pre...
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