tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119749422012-02-16T17:41:26.500-08:00<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/66822169@N00/"><img src="http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/profilewidget/interesting.explore.compact/000000/ffffff/66822169@N00.jpg" border="0" alt="rachellem. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr" title="rachellem. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr"></a>Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.comBlogger2641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-72738114504624722142012-02-15T17:35:00.000-08:002012-02-16T04:22:42.406-08:00

hope.i have hope. i feel like lately i've been re-living a portion of my life that started back in may 2009. it was then, when i started losing weight and getting healthy and fit. i started running, ran a half marathon and then a full marathon.  it was when i was training for my second marathon that i injured myself.  partial tear to my gluteus medius (muscle in hip). couldn't run for 3 months.

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-74650231326683708082011-08-10T20:57:00.000-07:002011-08-10T20:58:44.675-07:00

"There is a difference between interest and committment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses: only results." -Ken Blanchard

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 love this nike ad!  so here i am... easing back into the miles.. hip is feeling great. no pain & only occaisional stiffness. i wrote out a plan to gradually build up my miles. last week i ran about 14 miles during my four 30minute runs... my run days are tues, thurs, sat, sun. i will be riding the bike at the gym for cross-training, and continue to do my hip/core strengthening

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-28086517829167414552011-07-23T19:34:00.000-07:002011-07-23T19:34:56.274-07:00

its been a long road back to running...and i'm just barely back...but i'm running. and  I AM SO THANKFUL!! on june 1, i started seeing a new PT.  A sports med PT...makes all the difference in the world.  the very first visit she gave me strengthening exercises to do.  i almost cried.  i was so excited to actually be doing something.  after a month of doing nothing at a different PT place, and

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-73712546526292272972011-06-11T06:48:00.000-07:002011-06-11T06:48:22.843-07:00

Escape from  Alcatraz triathlon 2011 swim in San Francisco taken with a GoPro camera.  pretty cool!

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UltraRunning from Matt Hart on Vimeo. it's been about 9 weeks since i've run. eventhough i can't run...watching someone run makes me feel better. i feel inspired. i still have the drive to go out and run my heart out.  i was very afraid that taking this much time off...that i would fall back into my old slothful ways.  but that hasn't been the case.  the drive is as high as ever...but i am

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Tart Cherry Juice: Protector and Pain-Reliever Kuehl et al., Efficacy of tart cherry juice in reducing muscle pain during running; a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2010, 7:17 Introduction Objective Long distance running is known to cause muscle damage thereby causing inflammation. Tart cherries are a source of phenol compounds that are

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 the gang at the expo  carbo loading at carino's italian restaurant  after being hurt off and on for the last month, with my hip problem...and being that my training was sporatic...i was ready to get this show on the road.  i felt rested, and in the last few days my hip really started to feel great.   i was eagerly awaiting this weekend/race.  we left fresno about 1:30 or so

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Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-25975301088157313292011-03-16T10:23:00.000-07:002011-03-16T10:23:49.339-07:00

that's right...the forecast for the weekend is...rain. weather.com says 70% chanceon sunday. maybe it will rain overnight,and we'll catch a break. one can hope...and pray. things are starting to come togetherfor the weekend festivities. ran 3 miles on tuesday...felt good.today ran another 3 miles, nice and easy.  4-5 miles tmr...not sure if i'll run anymore before the marathon...if i do...it

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-65555183054360209612011-03-13T07:22:00.000-07:002011-03-13T07:22:59.920-07:00

time is flying by.7 days and counting. thursday i ran.10 miles at 9:00 pace.marathon pace run.it felt good.the pace didn't feel hard.the whole time i was thinking...is this pace do-able for 26.2?i've run 18 at that pace.i think it is do-able. after the run...my hip was really sore.i'm really beginning to think that my injury isn't my QL. the pt said i could run...but running seems to make my

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-81787677075356166592011-03-09T08:55:00.000-08:002011-03-09T08:55:10.458-08:00

as the marathon approaches...it seems that my mind is consumed with the race.i've been trying not to think about it...to avoid worrying. i want to get my goals set in my headand then...when those negative thoughts creep in...squash them with positive ones. i've been going over my training log and picking out certain runs that were really hard...and seeing how i pushed through them..or noticing

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-76089723580268041742011-03-07T20:36:00.000-08:002011-03-07T20:36:08.092-08:00

in less than 2 weeks i'll be running my second marathon... i'm excited...but honestly... i'm trying not to think about it too much. i don't want to be the stress case that i was last time. this time it's going to be different. i know what to expect... i know my body better than i did last time... i have a big group of friends that are running it too... i want to go out and have a good time :)

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quadratus lumborum...yep...that is what the physical therapist told me yesterday morning. that is the muscle that has been causing the pain in my hip/side/glute. the video above gives a bunch of good info on the muscle and some stretches. but basically that muscle is used to support the trunk.  its not the only muscle, but when the others are tired/fatigued its given more work and can become

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-61351266236148707022011-02-28T05:55:00.000-08:002011-02-28T06:00:51.455-08:00

Training for the week of 2.21-2.27 this week was full of emotional ups and downs. the week started out great. my hip was feeling awesome. the best it had. tuesday was tempo, so wanted to ease into it. felt great. wednesday-rest day thursday-speedwork. 8x1/2 mile repeats were planned at marathon pace equivalent time (3:50) ended up running... (3:52, 3:47, 3:42, 3:46, 3:43, 3:40, 3:44, 3:45)

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saturday i was supposed to run the bakersfield half.i made the call not to run.after listening to my friends' advice..i decided to sit this one out.to say i was upset, is an understatement. my goal was to go 1:50and i really felt i had a great shot at it...before getting hurt,but now i will never know... sunday i ran an easy ten miles (avg. 9:45)during the run it felt fine,came back and iced

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-6475666589726069772011-02-19T10:13:00.000-08:002011-02-19T10:13:44.257-08:00

source a wise person once told me... that when you're training... you're on the edge of improving and getting injured. it's a fine line. you have to know when to pull back when you feel you're about to go over the edge. you really have to know & listen to your body. since i've been training for modesto i've really been pushing it... and pushing it hard. i have hard time letting up... and

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 source training for the week of february 7th-february13th monday-rest day tuesday-speedwork 4x1mi   7.12mi total (7:42, 7:36, 7:34, 7:22)  these intervals were SO hard. but i did better than i though i could.  surprised myself :) wednesday-easy run...10.12 miles  9:18 avg.  this run felt great.  got to run in the sun. had a hard time keeping it slow. HR 149 thursday-tempo run-hospital

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-52915279256652794782011-02-07T20:06:00.000-08:002011-02-08T08:12:53.805-08:00

well...i have been feeling exhausted.this new training program is really kicking my butt.sunday morning...i showed up to run, but my head was not in it.i was TIRED, and really was dreading the run.i was complaining...alot.the whole run felt hard.my breathing felt really labored, and my legs were sore.and it was only 10 miles.in my mind...i kept thinking about the marathon...how can i possibly

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-82126336176382709962011-02-05T18:07:00.000-08:002011-02-05T18:07:49.584-08:00

i will be running the bakersfield half marathon.i'm not nervous...yet.just trying to focus on being as prepared as i can be.and that includes resting when i can. i spent the majority of this past week recovering from last sunday's run.it really kicked my butt...and i was thrashed until about wednesday.no kidding...seriously wiped out.but i still had some good runs...which tells me i'm getting

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-13297599446993360332011-01-28T07:22:00.000-08:002011-01-28T07:32:08.105-08:00

this was yesterday's run.i'm psyched.this was a tough run, but i pushed through.we ran "hospital hill"only my second time to run it,but i could feel the difference.all the hill running/strength training has really helped.9:12, 9:05(warm-up), 8:22, 8:20, 8:04, 8:32, 8:31, 8:41, 9:02i couldn't believe i was powering up that hill at tempo pace.felt awesome. note to self:  remember this run!!!

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-16219607850875771802011-01-26T08:43:00.000-08:002011-01-26T08:43:46.396-08:00

lots of changes going on lately. feeling lots of growing pains in so many areas of my life. life can be challenging sometimes. but i have to remember it is just a season, and it will pass. " The only way to navigate this Road is to fix our eyes on where we need to go — to fix our eyes on Jesus, who is the Way." (taken from the fca devotional) “Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-84183459421980435392011-01-17T20:09:00.000-08:002011-01-18T08:41:37.045-08:00

Wow!  i can't believe i just typed that.40 years old today.i don't feel 40 :)but then again, what does 40 feel like?i only know that i feel fantastic.much more alive and part of LIFE,rather than being on the sidelines,watching everyone else. i have lots of hopes & goals for this year.one of them is to qualify for the boston marathon.the magic number is 3:50:59(unless they change it, but that is

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-10635016566640288892011-01-11T18:02:00.000-08:002011-01-11T18:02:08.674-08:00

lots of stuff is swirling around in my head... lots of random stuff... so i'm just gonna spill. *first day back at school after the break.  two classes this semester: organic chemistry & statistics. both teachers seem awesome, but ask me again in a couple week.  stats is going to be a tough class. *officially registered for modesto today.  used my birthday money...thanks grandma :) *training

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-52769828711234156252011-01-05T16:06:00.000-08:002011-01-05T18:47:31.739-08:00

that my next marathon will be... MARCH 20, 2011 Modesto Marathon ummm yeah... that is in 11 weeks. am i a little freaked out??? yeah! i am. but... i'm also completely excited  :) training starts immediately!!!!

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-7630996897308212402010-12-31T16:55:00.000-08:002010-12-31T16:55:50.793-08:00

this movie looks terrific and totally inspiring... Hood To Coast Movie Trailer #2 for Race Website from HoodToCoastMovie on Vimeo. as 2010 comes to a close...i can't help but be thankfulfor the many blessings God has given me...for family and friends.and for the ability to run. and i've been running alot.and it feels awesome.finally back up to 40 miles a weekand have been doing strength/core

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-88996247606765574502010-12-22T06:57:00.000-08:002010-12-22T06:57:25.170-08:00

lots of rain happening here.crazy amounts.finished shopping.this is going to be a barbie/army christmas.the wrapping has started. drinking lots of coffee to keep warm.pumpkin spice creamer = love celebrated christmas with my parents monday nightvery fun.traditional saurkraut & kielbasa for dinner(kids had sloppy joes)opened giftsshannon played barbiesboys ran around the house with their nerf

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-61712267496790316502010-12-17T19:38:00.000-08:002010-12-17T19:38:44.547-08:00

finally.... things are slowing down. school is finished. yay! (got A's in both classes) time for a needed break.  next semester its organic chemistry and statistics. the kids are on vacation after today, and so is rich.  two weeks to enjoy and just relax, play and run :)  maybe we'll hit the snow.  i would love to try snowshoeing. been running 4-5 days a week and doing my strength/core work

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-8797196556183003602010-12-07T18:52:00.000-08:002010-12-07T18:52:53.365-08:00

i'll be back soon to update.things are CRAZY busy right now :)lots of end of the semester assignmentsand finals are coming up next week.but i'm running...started back on weight watchers...and am wondering when i will have time to christmas shop :) here's another picture from the marathoni stole it from my sister's blog. (thanks lisa!)

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-4308882738857545312010-11-28T12:09:00.000-08:002010-11-28T12:09:07.072-08:00

 outtake from our christmas card photo shoot :)  this is what i feel like inside :) finally...the fog has lifted. i feel like i'm finally back to my normal self after the marathon. the motivation is back...and i'm ready to go. been thinking lots about my goals & new challenges (running-wise) i'd like to pursue this next year. * i need to run another marathon. i want redemption...i know i

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-66396803674548530952010-11-21T09:10:00.000-08:002010-11-21T09:10:27.344-08:00

i've really been getting the urge the last couple days to run long. its been 2 weeks since the marathon.and boy, have i missed running. i love that "urge", that feeling, to run...its a great feeling...the anticipation...i was so excited when i woke up this morning to go run. planned on going slow.just enjoying the run.all 12 miles of it. set out this morning at 7 with my tunes within ten minutes

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-90926550209194866812010-11-18T13:47:00.000-08:002010-11-18T14:25:10.244-08:00

i ran today. actually i ran 6 mi last sunday.but i think i overdid it...i came home hobbling...wasn't sure if it was my shoes,or if i still wasn't recovered. but i've been resting since sunday,and today went for an EASY 3 miles.it felt pretty good.so nice to be out running again. i also followed it up with alot of stretchingand some core/leg work. i've been lamenting the retirementof my favorite

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-7740289150410508622010-11-11T17:09:00.000-08:002010-11-11T17:09:56.893-08:00

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-65955196309046274602010-11-10T14:25:00.000-08:002010-11-10T15:04:44.554-08:00

yep, i've got 'em. i think its partly because i don't have a training plan or a race picked out to train for,but also that the marathon didn't turn out how i wanted.my mind is ready to run, but my body says otherwise. so, what to do? i guess i need to figure something out.i'm still a little sore...mostly in my quads.but that is finally subsiding a little bit today.i think i'll be ready for a run

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-51402660785686662282010-11-08T15:35:00.000-08:002010-11-09T05:34:59.450-08:00

picture lisa took @ mile 18   The Good i finished!i'm a marathoner! chip time 4:30:06gun time 4:30:35409/741 total142/299 females26/56 30-39 age grpavg. 10:19 pace splits: 10k 57:34 (9:17) 1/2M 1:07:16 (9:45) 20mile 1:09:44 (10:06) 10K 1:15:29 (12:10) time back 1:29:46 not sure what time back is?? so i guess if you add those first two... then that is my half marathon time 2:04:50 *new

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-33390628912418596442010-11-06T20:02:00.000-07:002010-11-06T20:02:43.436-07:00

i'll be fighting tomorrow. don't know if i'll be able to sleep tonight. in less than 12 hours i will be at the starting line for my first marathon. kinda scared, but really excited. can't wait to get out there and run.

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-49039761439972289602010-11-05T10:40:00.000-07:002010-11-05T10:44:19.131-07:00

marathon training officially began june 28th 19 weeks long.ran 795.24 miles. i completed 89 runs during training.lots of runs in the early morning hours and the dark.not to mention the 2+ hours every sunday.(thanks katie for being my pit crew on several of those sundays!) just thinking about 26.2 milesmade me break out in a cold sweat and caused my heart to race,but my training has given me the

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-81754677205580513782010-11-04T08:34:00.000-07:002010-11-04T08:34:11.531-07:00

Be Strong and Courageous Thursday, November 4th, 2010 READY: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9 (NIV) SET: The Israelites had just lost their leader Moses. It had fallen to his second-in-command to take over. Joshua had led before, but never had he been THE

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon and Half Marathon E-Confirmation & Bib Number Assignment Information Below is your bib number assignment and race information. Name: MacIver, Rachelle (F39) Bib #: 1698 Race: Marathon Run

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so i'm a little bit calmer. my breathing is better. went for my run this morning and it felt good. my throat is a little bit sore, but manageable. getting excited. trying to relax & rest. checking weather.com often   high of 73, low of 51  :) trying to visualize myself running and finishing strong. psyching myself up... knowing it will be hard at the end knowing i will push through

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-28152107824615317092010-11-02T08:22:00.000-07:002010-11-02T08:23:14.297-07:00

i'm... anxious restless depressed scatter-brained feeling fat worried happy excited frustrated confidant overwhelmed stressed. all rolled into one. i'm a mess.

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-64950707687398988622010-10-31T11:04:00.000-07:002010-10-31T12:41:35.235-07:00

6 days 21 hours... the countdown has begun. had my last "long run" this morning. 12 miles. and to be honest, it didn't feel that great. my breathing has not be good. the asthma/coughing has taken hold. so my HR was higher while running. 12.10mi/ 1:55:29/ avg HR 156/ avg pace 9:32 drew's fever has finally broken, after 6 days, but shan is sick now. i feel fine except for the breathing part. but

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-8084300472621053312010-10-28T09:36:00.000-07:002010-10-28T09:36:20.644-07:00

As the support team for a Marathoner you are entering a very tricky period. Your Marathoner has been training hard through the summer and into the fall in preparation for the big day. The hard work is done and TAPER MADNESS is ahead. Marathon training is a stair-step type process where muscles are broken down for several weeks and then an easier week is thrown in for recovery. Finally three weeks

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-59135782814511916312010-10-27T09:25:00.000-07:002010-10-27T09:44:51.754-07:00

so i've been feeling like i'm about to go crazy...drew is sick, and i mean sick. he has been runnning a fever since monday, so i will be taking him to the dr's today. but in the mean time, i have been trying to keep my distance as much as i can, while still giving him loves. i think i have used a whole bottle of hand sanitizer already. i'm downing vitamins, resting, washing hands, taking

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-41225520682566658912010-10-24T20:17:00.000-07:002010-10-24T20:18:23.788-07:00

why is it still so hard...  after all this time... and after losing all this weight... why is it so hard to not eat junk food?you'd think it would be second nature by now,that i would have lost my cravingor something...that it would have gotten easier.but no.it's stillSOVERYVERYhard.yeah...i was bad today.after my run this morning,the kids wanted donuts...so i had one...you know..carbo-load after

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-68101043579135004242010-10-22T10:21:00.000-07:002010-10-22T10:44:45.573-07:00

  Friday, October 22nd, 2010 Who is running with you? READY: “…God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” -Hebrews 13:5b SET: Recently, I was serving as a course marshal for my school's cross country meet. That basically meant that I stood at a certain place and made sure the runners went the right direction. The high school students had to make three laps, so I

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-83773478881941886492010-10-20T11:49:00.000-07:002010-10-20T11:49:30.659-07:00

1.  i found a new chafing spot on sunday after my run...the insides of my knees.  didn't think much of it. then yesterday while doing my intervals on the treadmill...i noticed the knees rubbing together.  have my massive thighs finally thinned out enough that they no longer rub...and now the rubbing has moved down to my knees?? 2.  wore my new cute compression socks this morning for a test run,

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-55194323119484013562010-10-17T12:49:00.000-07:002010-10-17T12:49:37.986-07:00

so the saying goes..."the hay is in the barn", meaning that the meat & potatoes of my training is over. there really isn't anything more i can do...just rest and keep reminding my body how it feels to run. i will still be running, but with a decrease in miles.  this will give my body a chance to rest and repair itself and be refreshed for race day. my run today was amazing. it felt so good. my

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-66837704662713494712010-10-14T12:29:00.000-07:002010-10-14T12:30:20.464-07:00

so here it is.my marathon outfit. i had really wanted to get a running skirt, but couldn't find one that fit right and so i decided i'd run in my comfy nike shorts. i may also have to sport some black gloves if the morning is really chilly. i remember last year is was about 40 degrees at the start. so they may be necessary :) tell me what you think? i've also been studying the course map

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-70136560366545946672010-10-12T07:31:00.000-07:002010-10-12T07:33:44.773-07:00

 lots of preparation goes into running a marathon. it started with the base-building period...when i tried to figure out which training plan to use,and built up my weekly miles. the training itself...18 weeks long.the planning of routes to use for training runsand where i would get water on those routes.planning what to wear and what to bring with meon each run, & what i'd need for fueling/

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-27493175009851428732010-10-10T05:55:00.000-07:002010-10-10T05:57:59.119-07:00

woke up this am and my sore throat is back.and my asthma has kicked in.so i'm not gonna race.i'm bummed.but i think its best.don't know if my body can take itand i've been weighing the benefits from the racevs. the cons.and the cons outweigh the pros...so i will sit this one out.i am going to try to get out the door a little laterto do some of my long run miles nice & SLOW.

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-48852914540139905122010-10-09T16:35:00.000-07:002010-10-09T16:37:47.371-07:00

today i've been resting and doing homework.i went to bed early last night, feeling run down. and woke up this morning with a little sore throat. but i've been resting all day and hopefully i'll be fine for tmr. staying positive.i'm going to try out my marathon race shirt tomorrow and see how it feels.so funny that my shirt is the middle blue color on the logo above.   race time is 7:45 and i'm

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-56206040519321210722010-10-07T09:34:00.000-07:002010-10-07T09:34:49.287-07:00

getting used to running in the dark has been a hard transition for me. i don't really enjoy it.  my headlamp isn't the best, and i get freaked out running by myself in the pitch dark. like yesterday...i had 12 miles on the schedule.  and i usually run my mid/week runs over on the trail a few miles from our house. the trail is usually super dark except in spots where it comes closer to the road

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-44744173871566028622010-10-06T12:53:00.001-07:002010-10-06T12:56:21.157-07:00

eventhough i'm not running chicago...so many words of wisdom here...

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-41019791541205455252010-10-03T20:08:00.000-07:002010-10-03T20:11:21.617-07:00

the hardest run of this training cycle18 mi w/14 @ MPi was shooting for 8:50'sdidn't turn out how i would have liked.it was definitely a bummer of a run. when i left this am at 6 it was 74 degreesand the dewpoint was 64.i felt like i walked out into a sauna the air was SO thick.i can't remember ever feeling the air so heavy i did 4 warm up miles and by the time the warm up was over i was already

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-78758758538819899832010-09-30T20:49:00.000-07:002010-09-30T20:49:18.675-07:00

i've been checking the smokey bear run websiteto see if they posted results yet...because i wanted to get my official time..well they posted them today,and guess what??i placed 3rd in my age group!!!!!50:55i can't believe it.bummer we didn't wait for the awards,so i didn't get my trophy. LOL

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-59257444012916271772010-09-29T19:57:00.000-07:002010-09-29T19:58:16.159-07:00

blake, drew, & josh before the race  me before the race  Kym, Ryne, Shan & i before the race right before the finish september was an AWESOME month.i ran 200.75 miles.my biggest month to date.973.50 miles so far this year.only had 6 rest days this month.my highest mileage week was 9/13-9/19 with 52.84 milesi had 3 long runs this month; 16 mi w/12MP, my second 20 miler, & 18 milesi

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-80590766953396818412010-09-26T22:23:00.000-07:002010-09-26T22:24:21.302-07:00

so the morning started bright and early at 5a.m.  the kids sprung out of bed. they were excited to get up and put on their clothes with their number already pinned on front.  everyone had breakfast, got ready, and we headed out the door at six.  we planned on meeting our friends, mark & kym and their son, conner, on the way.  and we planned to follow them there.  about 8 weeks ago, i talked kym

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-52525918107765769122010-09-24T18:16:00.000-07:002010-09-24T18:16:08.735-07:00

the smokey bear race.i'm trying to think happy thoughts.trying to stay in a relaxed mood.trying not to stress myself out.because you know i'm really good at that. just want to go out and have funand run HARD.run the best race i can.this is all about meand doing my best.i will be happy if i do that.and i will be jazzed if make my goal of 50:00

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-43543169606392775552010-09-22T12:33:00.000-07:002010-09-22T12:33:38.619-07:00

the last couple days have been a blur.everything has been moving SO fast.monday was a rest day-runningwise.but i was taking advantage and making sure my recoveryfrom my 20 went well.my legs have been a little tight since my run,so i've been stretching/massaging them really well. on tuesday i got up and ran 4.5 miles to warmup and then i had 6x600 intervals to do.i opted for the treadmill for

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-39255291559927106682010-09-19T20:16:00.000-07:002010-09-20T06:31:35.812-07:00

1.  it's so much nicer to not have to run with a headlamp.  left this morning at about 6. the first few miles were on sidewalks near local shopping centers, so it was nice and bright until the sun came up. 2.i love running with my new shuffle. 3. when running with ipod and music turned up on the trail, make sure to look around to see if anyone is close before doing an "okie blow". 4. apologize

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-53810186191452812572010-09-17T13:02:00.000-07:002010-09-17T13:02:01.204-07:00

my friend, Kristina, invited me to join her at bootcamp this morning.so i went.  i was so excited.just a small group of 6 of us.met some really nice people who are also running the two cities marathon.it was really fun, but the v-ups were kicking my butt.(lisa...you remember those don't you. LOL)kristina is training with this group called pinnacle for her half marathonand she also does the runner

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-66791976385583140122010-09-16T13:28:00.000-07:002010-09-16T13:28:56.740-07:00

i was tired this morning.so i slept in, i knew it was going to be cooler this morning,so i decided to go for my 12 mi run after the kids left for school.drove over to the park and ran.it was really nice to be running without my headlampin the sun.although, at the end it did get a little warm,and i was wishing it was 55 degrees rather than the 78 it already was.i felt like i was so sluggish this

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-76487057040633350722010-09-14T08:59:00.000-07:002010-09-14T09:19:14.154-07:00

took off this morning for my 10 mi runwith 7 at tempo pace (8:30).the first two miles were warm-up...just cruised along..no problem.my garmin beeped and it was time to step it up.speed up to 8:30 or so pace.cruising on the streets/sidewalks in our neighborhoodstreetlights on/ headlamp on.the first mile, was hard, but not unbearably so...started to zone out and just get used to the pace, first

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-83192276306739371672010-09-14T08:49:00.000-07:002010-09-14T08:49:57.541-07:00

so last friday was shan's first cross country meet.  i think i was more excited than she was.  this was one of the bigger meets, because all the local elementary schools would be there. there was probably about 90-100 4th grade girls racing.  they ran all around the middle school fields...we saw shan in the distance as she took off. the race distance was .7 mi.  at the first point when she came

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-18078686295372928052010-09-10T12:41:00.000-07:002010-09-10T12:52:39.526-07:00

with this little baby, in blue.you see, my ipod died while we were on our santa cruz trip this summer. well, actually, i killed it.soda was ACCIDENTALLY spilled all over my ipod, camera, and phone.i was seriously upset, but i had a deep fried twinkie and got over myself.  Rich managed to save my phone, but the camera & the ipod were toast.  so i have been running without any music for a while now

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-37037734715063247972010-09-09T14:12:00.000-07:002010-09-09T14:15:36.221-07:00

so for my non-runner readers...the title, in plain english means...speed interval workout,8 mi total, 3 mi warm-up,run 1/2 mile 5 times, each time in 3:46 or better,while recovering/jogging for 2:30 between each 1/2 mile run,then 1.5 mi cooldown.well...like i said i usually LOVE these workouts.BUT, i haven't done one in a while, since before the wharf to wharf race.and i wasn't sure how fast to

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-54406900104671436672010-09-07T09:07:00.000-07:002010-09-07T10:11:52.352-07:00

this week is a recovery week.only 43 miles on the schedule.i'm kinda happy about it.it's not that i really feel beat up or anything...but mentally i need to recharge.i want to add more core work/strength work to my routinestarting this week.it has been lacking..i want to make sure i continue to stay nice and strong for the race. today i had 8 milesi went at a speed that just felt a little more

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-67078068431316235752010-09-05T12:19:00.000-07:002010-09-05T12:19:18.607-07:00

for this entire week, my focus has been on today's run. 16 miles with 12 at marathon pace. i knew it was going to be hard.  and i was ready to give it everything i had. this was going to be one of those workouts that could give me a huge confidence boost.  i was up for the challenge.  the whole week i've been talking to myself...trying to psyche myself up. this week i found the book "run the

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-18298460079327286292010-09-01T12:04:00.000-07:002010-09-01T12:04:07.018-07:00

so yesterday was a stressful day. just tons of busy-ness happening. homework for me. homework for the kids. making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be. errands to run. i was out and about and starving.forgot to grab a banana or something to take with me.so what comes to mind???i start craving an apple fritter.yep. i stopped and bought one.and ate it...not the whole thing, but most of

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-21988379231667384062010-08-31T21:18:00.000-07:002010-08-31T21:18:32.351-07:00

when i first started to train last year, i read all about the different runs that i would be doing on my plan. but there was also this thing called rest.  at this point in my training i was VERY "gung-ho"(even more than i am now, if you can believe it) and i didn't understand the importance of rest/recovery.   as i read more and more about running...it talked more and more about how important

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-68680057192058724032010-08-31T08:42:00.000-07:002010-08-31T08:46:41.599-07:00

august was huge for me in many ways. lots of things happening.running-wise this was a huge PR month for me. i ran 191.39 miles this month. 791.88 miles year to date.getting closer to my goal of 1000 mi for the year. had 4 long runs this month: 16, 12, 18, & 20i ran my first 20 milerand it was AWESOME. i have my hydration/fueling dialed in.such a relief. had my very first run where i averaged 

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-47020457708176296862010-08-29T11:53:00.000-07:002010-08-29T11:53:40.631-07:00

i couldn't be happier with how i ran my first 20 miler!!!  i was a little nervous to be running it alone, but knew it would be good practice for the race. i had no ipod, just me and my thoughts for 20 amazing miles.  my plan was to run out to woodward park and get in some hills during the first half, and come back by home to refill my waterbottle with gatorade, and then head out to clovis for a

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-72955705079948423132010-08-28T08:39:00.000-07:002010-08-28T08:47:31.682-07:00

this is me from last year's two cities half marathon.  i can't believe it was almost one year ago.  last july, i started my half marathon training with a 5 mile tempo run which took me 1:00:30. that is a 12:05 pace, and i weighed 179 lbs.  that is 40 pounds more than i weigh now.  by october, i ran a 10 mile long run on the treadmill in 1:54:14, an 11:25 pace. and i ran the half marathon in 2:23:

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-74772754181514001802010-08-26T14:10:00.000-07:002010-08-26T14:10:54.544-07:00

i found this really inspiring article by Pete Pfitzinger, M.S. that was printed in the June 2002 issue of Running Times Magazine, entitled "Do We Know Too Much?".  It goes along with what i had been asking myself...do i want to take a risk, and push myself beyond what i thought possible....to go for that "crazy dream"?? "Perhaps we know too much. Perhaps in our efforts to stay healthy and

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-21844245793484639612010-08-25T10:46:00.000-07:002010-08-25T10:54:49.178-07:00

"Man imposes his own limitations, don't set any." -Anthony Baily this morning i set out for my 12 mi med/long run that was on my schedule, with the plan of pushing it a little bit.  pushing out of that comfort zone.  i wasn't trying to go crazy, but i didn't want to go as easy as i normally do.  i set out at 5a.m. with my headlamp/waterbottle and headed towards woodward park. it was already 78

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-72121547625529856442010-08-24T20:03:00.000-07:002010-08-24T20:26:43.893-07:00

“You only ever grow as a human being if you're outside your comfort zone.” —Percy Cerutty, running coach change is hard for me.  i am a creature of habit. i like to park in the same row when i go to target or the grocery store, and i always take the same route to school.  i find the way i like to do something and just continue to do it the same way every time. i like to be in my comfort zone,

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-6820523225733193912010-08-22T18:14:00.000-07:002010-08-22T20:28:13.698-07:00

because its long run day. well that is not the only reason, but its a big one. i LOVe to run long. to just keep running. and today was probably the best run i have ever had.  it just felt amazing.  it's hard to explain. but everything clicked.  it wasn't difficult, i wasn't tired, my stomach didn't bother me, my breathing wasn't labored, i wasn't rushing it & i wasn't worried about my hydration.

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-71706269134675785962010-08-19T09:13:00.000-07:002010-08-19T09:14:55.121-07:00

i'm already a huge fan of these. i notice a big difference when i use them and when i don't. i have been taking them every hour that i'm running. this morning i decided to take one before i ran and then again at the 1 hour mark. the whole run i felt awesome. i was also using my handheld bottle with gatorade. this morning's run was awesome. felt so great, especially after my less than stellar

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-43558824979100671012010-08-17T08:37:00.000-07:002010-08-17T08:42:27.653-07:00

to appreciate the good ones.yep...this morning's run stunk.i really had high hopes for this run.my plan called for 10 miles lactate threshold run w/5 mi @ 15k to half marathon race paceso for me that would be 8:50-9:02but two weeks ago, i ran 4 @ 8:33, 8:38, 8:28, 8:37so i was hoping to run that or better.well my legs did not want to move that fast this a.m.the plan was run 3 mi warm-up, 5 @

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-89873727567243668492010-08-15T19:54:00.000-07:002010-08-15T19:54:50.999-07:00

 this week has been a recovery/cutback week.it felt great. i've needed it. i feel rested and strong again.today was a 12 mile long run. rich ran with me the first couple miles.and then i headed toward woodward park to finish the remaining 10 with a few hills.took my handheld with me. and yes, i still love it.  don't even really notice it anymore.i did really make sure that i kept on the

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-1771611466349093652010-08-12T10:02:00.000-07:002010-08-12T10:02:43.531-07:00

headed out for my run this a.m. so this hydration/fueling issue has been weighing on my mind for a while now. i had this sinking feeling that it would be my downfall during my marathon. i needed to get a plan down so that during the race i will know exactly how often to drink/fuel. after my 16 miler last weekend., the whole chills thing had me researching more and i knew i was not hydrating

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-19254114064844960182010-08-10T17:19:00.000-07:002010-08-10T17:40:41.347-07:00

last week i retired my white/purple nike pegasus' with 430 miles on them.i loved them, so comfortable.the perfect fit.i needed to get another pair of shoes, so i could have two pairs to rotate.i've been eyeing up the new pegasus 27'sand tried them on at sports authorityand they felt great.so i ordered them online.roadrunnersports.com was having a killer saleand i got free shipping!well, my new

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-64194450402250051602010-08-09T18:30:00.000-07:002010-08-09T18:42:09.518-07:00

this is my favorite all-time exercise dvd.i started using this dvd when i first was losing weightover a 18 months ago.it is awesome.it has 3 different levels, you start with level 1, and after 2 weeks,add on level 2, then after 2 more weeksadd on level 3.i worked through the progression a long time ago,so now i just do the whole video about once a week.it is a serious workout for your butt, legs

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-42563250869856611802010-08-09T13:45:00.001-07:002010-08-09T13:50:42.719-07:00

in need of inspiration?take a look heretony is a friend of my sister, lisa.i have not had the pleasure of meeting himbut would love to.he just finished the Western States 100 mile Endurance Run.so amazing!!

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-33253303560641706982010-08-08T15:25:00.000-07:002010-08-08T16:08:32.645-07:00

i don't think a run could get any better.the weather was perfect this morningand the company even better.katie offered to ride her bike with me this morningand be my pitcrew.of course, i was super excited.i was a wee bit nervous for my 16 miler this is the longest i have ever runand i was supposed to run 10 miles at marathon pacewhich i hoped would be 9:30 pace per mile.to say i was nervous...

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-88720544838812467952010-08-04T08:05:00.000-07:002010-08-04T08:44:55.615-07:00

so yesterday was my tempo run dayand i was not really looking forward to itwhy?cuz my right quad has been bugging me...not really pain...just a stiffness/sorenesslike you get after lifting weights or something.i think it's time for new shoes...my beloved nike pegasus' have a little more than 400 miles on themand they need to be retired.so i wasn't sure how my quad was going to reactwhen i asked

Rachellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04219028985858024573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11974942.post-33269810571728641772010-08-02T19:23:00.000-07:002010-08-02T19:37:13.517-07:00

so the month of july just flew bymonthly miles: 160.89rest days: 8 daysmiles to date for the year: 600.52longest run: 14.08 in 2:24:36current favorite drink: water...can't get enough watercurrent song: ok...my ipod was ruined while on vacation, but before that my power song was naturally by selena gomez...shan got me hooked on that one...current triumph: 6 mi tempo run in 52:18current bane of my

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well vacation was so fun and relaxing.we had the best time.ate TONS of boardwalk faresoaked up some sunfroze a little bitplayed in the sandput our toes in the oceanrode some rollercoastersate pizza my heartin capitola& twice in santa cruzand i think i gained 5 lbs. literally.but yesterday i was back at it.training...with a renewed focus.i have 100 days til the marathon.eeeek!yesterday i ran an

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so we were finally on our way...i couldn't believe it.rich still wasn't feeling the best,but he was going to make a go of itand we were all excitedto get this vacation started.finally got to santa cruzand it was FREEZING.we couldn't believe itit had never been this cold...56 degrees @ middayso crazy.had some food and checked out the race route.such a gorgeous 6 mile course right along the ocean..

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so...as i write this we are going.it's been up in the air.the kids have been sick.rich is sick.not much of a fun vacation to santa cruzw/my little race tucked in the middlewith a sick family.but we are going.we're gonna make the best of it.rich is being a trooper.he knows it means alot to me.i've been training for about 14 weeks.not specifically for this race,but for my marathon in november.but

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in april 2009, when i started on this journey to get healthy i had no idea that it would lead me to where i am today. what was my motivation? & how did i do it? i was tired of being tired... just wanting to lose weight & feel better about myself... i didn't want to wear a size 16/18 anymore... i didn't want my legs to rub together anymore... i didn't want to be embarrassed of myself anymore...

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well...fast for me anyways :)you guessed it...it was tempo run day.love tempo runs.especially after a day of rest,my legs felt so fresh.on the schedule...8 mi w/6 @ 9:00was actually hoping to beat my last 6 mi.tempo runfrom a couple weeks ago (53:34)headed out and it was still dark,but seemed to lighten up pretty quickly this morning.a couple times i wondered if i had looked at the clock wrongand

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i've been following the pfitz plan pretty closely and today was a scheduled long run of 13 milesno problem..had it on my schedule since the beginning.surprise arises when...i pick-up the book again from the library yesterday...and its the second edition book.had no idea they updated the book...and the training plans.so i'm looking over all the updates to the bookand training plans and notice that

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you look like you just got out of the swimming pooland sweat is dripping from the bill of your hat :)yep...love those kinds of workouts.had intevals to do today.the goal was 8 mi total w/6 x 800m @ 4:05 (400m RI-3:00)i was thinking of heading to the track this a.m.but...decided to sleep in a little bitand do the workout on the treadmill instead.i wore my garmin just to keep track of my heart rate

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glad today is a rest day...up late last night watching fireworks and hanging out with good friends. i ate way too much. i tried to be really good with my eating the whole time, but as the night wore on...i splurged with a piece of strawberry pizza and some snacky stuff.well...the first week of training is in the books. all went well. and today is a rest day. gonna plan on stretching a bunch &

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went to bed early last night...i was a little bit nervous for my run today.on the schedule was a tempo run...8 miles w/6@9:15.this is basically a simulation of my raceat the end of the month.my goal for the race is to go sub 54:00and this tempo run would give me a good indicationif my goal was even attainable. the alarm went off at 5:15.got up...threw on my shoes, garmin, ipod, & hatate a yogurt,

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PB2- i absolutely adore this stuff. peanut butter...guilt free. pb2-powedered peanut butter ingredients: roasted peanuts, sugar, salt serving size: 2 tblsp. calories: 45 calories from fat: 13 fiber: 2 grams protein: 5 grams vs. traditional peanut butter serving size: 2 tblsp. calories:190 calories from fat:130 once you try it...you will never go back to traditional peanut butter. it's

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i'm really excited to finally get going on training.i've been combing over tons and tons of training plansfor what seems like forever,and after much thinking and reading, and contemplating...i've decided on the pete pfitzinger's 18/55 plan (18weeks long/55 miles per week at peak)from his book advanced marathoning.with a first marathon...the goal should be JUST to finish.but i would like to finish

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so i found this old picture of me the other night...all i can say is wow!i don't even know who that person is anymore.i just can't stop staring at it...it's like i never really saw myself like that.its really strange. but i am a different person now.i'm trying to eat healthy..for me...and for my family.i feel really guilty because i was not a good role model for my kids when it came to eating.

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