I’m having trouble putting my weekend into words. But I’m sure words will start spilling out shortly. Fair warning: if you came here to read about running (yes, this is KaraRuns.com, you are in the right place), or if you hate college basketball, you might want to leave now. But I’d prefer you don’t. I’m … Continue reading »
Posted in February 2012 …
Learning Experiences and Pineapple
I think I jinxed myself by secretly planning my St. Patrick’s Day 5K. I can’t believe I forgot to “knock on wood”. I will explain. The weather has been beautiful this week. Naturally, I wanted to spend as much time outside as I could. Preferably running. I was feeling pretty good after my “long run” … Continue reading »
What’s the Real Problem?
I’ve had enough! I have seen one too many diet pill commercials. One too many 5-Hour Energy commercials and AeroShot “breathable caffeine shot” commercials where the person simply can’t function without their caffeine shot – they need one before work, during that mid-day slump, after work, to get to the gym, to deal with the … Continue reading »
Track Workouts and Beating Freestyle
Well hello there, it’s been awhile! Did everyone enjoy a long weekend? B and I went to visit his family in Westchester. Our weekend in a nutshell: we watched basketball, worked out, went out with friends, and ate a lot (which is the main reason for my “only fruits and vegetables allowed in the cart!” … Continue reading »
My New Definition of “Long Run”
Today officially marks the day of my farthest run since the NYC Marathon, when I aggravated my injury and sidelined from myself running for almost three months. (Are you wondering if I’m living in regret? I’m totally not. I loved that experience and what I’ve learned from it). After I charged up my completely dead … Continue reading »
FlyWheel Class Review
Remember when I tried FlyBarre last week? Last night, I decided to check out FlyWheel, an indoor cycling class at the same studio. I was in the mood for a serious sweat session after a long day of job-searching, so I signed up for a 5:30pm class. I love that you can reserve a bike, … Continue reading »
Finding Time for Exercise and Underwater Puppies
Good morning! Is it possible to get too much sleep? I usually sleep at least 10 – 11 hours every night. Even though most of you probably hate me right now, I fear my over-zealousness for sleep is not as beneficial as one would think. When I try to wake up after 7-ish hours like … Continue reading »
Can You Replace Running?
I’ve come to the conclusion that you cannot replace running. Because my injury allows me to do pretty much anything but run (how generous of you, injury) I’ve been trying all sorts of workouts, searching for the one that makes me feel the way running does, and NADA. Not a thing. Elliptical, cycling, arc trainer, … Continue reading »
Too Much Candy and My Running Must Haves
I had a very sugary weekend. Although the “heart shaped” cookies I tried to make didn’t exactly look like hearts, they were still pretty delicious if I say so myself. I’m speaking in past tense because yes, they are already gone. (For the record, I live with boys AND I took some to a friends … Continue reading »
Running Confessions
I have a confession to make. It’s Saturday morning. Saturday morning during training season when thousands of runners are up before the sun, pounding the pavement in their Brooks or Asics or Nikes, eating miles for breakfast. And then going out for actual breakfast in still-sweaty running clothes, if you’re like my friends and I. … Continue reading »
