Oh, hi there! Were you wondering if I got a workout in while on my New Year’s Eve vacation? Why yes, yes I did. Thank you for asking. I ran a mile yesterday (pain-free!!) and today I took it a little easier and did some elliptical-ing, abs, and lifting in the little hotel gym. For … Continue reading »
Posted in December 2011 …
Hill Workout = WIN
After a long day in the car to visit family (4 hours there AND BACK. In one day. Brutal.) I’m very happy to be back home. Sunrise when we left this morning In more exciting news, I completed a hill workout yesterday! I wanted to push myself the littlest bit, and I read … Continue reading »
30/15/30 Circuit Workout
Hi there friends! So, I’m normally a morning exerciser, but I’ve been fairly lazy all day today. I just now finished my workout (better late than never!) and want to share it with you. I feel better than I did this morning so I completed an HIIT workout at home. I started with my standard warm-up, and included … Continue reading »
Back to Reality and a Semi-Interval Run
I’m a little thankful the holiday season is almost over. I feel much better now that I’m back to my semi-regular lifestyle of exercise and healthy-ish eating. (No, my typical day doesn’t usually include eating pumpkin pie, sugar, and watching A Christmas Story on the couch). I’m still at home in Iowa (missing NYC oh … Continue reading »
Seven on Sunday Holiday Edition
Oh hi there, dear reader! Are you as bored as me after staying home most of the day? After my family’s holiday celebration/serious breakfast of champions, I went on a run, took the dog for a walk, did some core work, and watched “A Christmas Story” on TBS no less than five times. Now I’m … Continue reading »
Training Logs
Let’s jump right into it today, shall we? You know what I want for Christmas this year? I want to pin on a bib number and RACE. I want to add to my list of races. I want to review splits. I want to take advantage of my NYRR membership. I want to get out … Continue reading »
Holiday Greetings from Iowa
Hello from Iowa, where it’s just too cold. Too cold for little puppies. But perfect for Christmas. My parents’ tree puts mine to shame. I’ve been enjoying my routine this week. I wake up, stretch, do a run/walk rehab type of thing, and then do some interval training, yoga, and lifting. Yesterday’s sweat-fest included lots … Continue reading »
Airplane Workouts and Getting Stronger
Hello from somewhere above Pennsylvania! Or Ohio. Who knows. Hopefully the pilot. I’m just along for the ride. I’ve already completed my plane “workout”, which takes place in the tiny bathroom and consists of squats, calf raises, and wall push-ups. Three sets of 15. Not exactly sweat-inducing, I just like to move. Also, not a … Continue reading »
2011 Running Review
Following in Miss Zippy’s footsteps, I’m posting my 2011 running rundown by answering the below questions. Seeing as I love lists and filling out forms, this little activity is right up my blogging alley. Best race experience? The New York City Marathon, of course! Best run? My 18 mile NYCM training run with friends. My … Continue reading »
Convincing Someone To Run Is Hard
Ohhh hello there. It’s Monday. I’m not feeling overly enthusiastic today. BUT I am going home to Iowa tomorrow, hooray! ANYWAY! On to running. I recently read this post about running and relationships and felt the need to discuss. I have been dating the most wonderful guy for the past 3+ years. I love him … Continue reading »
