I sent this letter to the fitness center folks today:
Dear Fitness Center,
I work out at the fitness center several times a week. It has been a godsend throughout these cold winter months, when the weather has been too miserable to run outside.
I have tried the new treadmills several times, and I have a few questions [...]
Archive for February, 2009
So Maybe I’m a Big Whiner
Posted in training on February 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Chocolate and Running
Posted in nutrition on February 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
During my teen years, I always thought I was missing a few important female genes. I could never understand what made my friends excited about shopping for shoes and chocolate. I wasn’t into chocolate, but I would eat some type of candy once in a while. I was more into salty foods like Doritos Spicy [...]
All in the Mind
Posted in Speedwork, training on February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was concerned yesterday morning that a 7-mile speedwork run would be beyond my capabilities. At the same time, I was looking forward to the run.
I got to the fitness center at around quarter to seven. I’d planned to go later, but I was so eager to get started and get the run over with. [...]
Tonight’s Lucky Number: Seven (Miles)
Posted in training on February 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’m a little nervous about tonight’s run. According to my training schedule, I’m to go seven miles. Ahh, lucky seven.
I’m pretty sure I’ll run on the dreadmill at the fitness center. I would much rather do an outdoor run, but I won’t get off work until 6, and it’s still getting dark just a little [...]
Buckeye Outdoors
Posted in resources on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My husband is a Buckeye. I love to be outdoors. So it would make sense that I would be a fan of Buckeye Oudoors.
Seriously, Buckeye Outdoors is one of my favorite places on the Web. Not only can I keep track of my distance, pace, etc., but I can also enter and save my favorite [...]
Frog Lovin’
Posted in racing on February 15, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Well, we did it. We conquered the Frog Love 5K.
OK, so “conquered” is a strong word. But it sounds good, doesn’t it?
It was a cold morning. I don’t know what the temperature was, but I would guess the mid-40’s Fahrenheit. We jumped around, trying to keep warm, and a lot of people were warming up [...]
Arms up or Arms down?
Posted in Speedwork on February 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
According to the famous running coach Arthur Lydiard, “Relaxation is the key to good running. We should run the way we walk. When we walk, our body is upright with our arms loose and swinging and coming through inside your shoulders. The arms must come through straight just touching the sides of your running shorts. [...]
Thinking About Frog Love
Posted in racing on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I haven’t had much of chance to think about the fact that I’m running in the Frog Love 5K race this weekend. I’m not a huge fan of 5K races, but I think this one will be fun. I’ll be there with friends, and I’ll be running a familiar route: the Greenway.
Do I have a [...]
Cheesecake and Running
Posted in nutrition on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
How on earth am I to obtain and maintain a runner bod if I snack on cheesecake at work? I don’t even like cheesecake.
Ironically, I’m trying to eat more food, since I don’t eat enough lately.
The side stitches are gone. Not sure why. I tried a number of things at once–giving up yogurt (since I’m [...]
Motivation
Posted in training on February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It turns out that the adominal pains were just a symptom of a 24 hour stomach virus that was passing from person to person at my job. Usually, I don’t catch anything from my co-workers, but my body was worn down this week from stress. I’m just glad the pain has pasted and I completed [...]
