July 2011
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Weekend In Review
Tomorrow’s Monday already. How did that happen so fast?
Friday - After work yoga as the past couple of Friday’s. After that, I went to the Met with B’s cousin LC to see the Alexander McQueen exhibit before it closes. It was incredible. It was literally breathtaking. Alexander McQueen was so talented. I find it always goes hand in hand - you can’t be a true genius without a...
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Conversations With B
B: So you are getting your hair cut tomorrow? What time?
Me: 3:45
Me: I am leaving the house looking like Slash. Coming back to the house looking like Miranda Kerr.
Me: Get ready.
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My trainer knows me so well....
Ah! He posted about me on his blog!!!!!
…This week also saw (NoSauce) do multiple snatches for the 1st time. She’s using the 10kg bell (22lbs) right now, I’m sure it won’t be long before she gets to the 12kg bell (no you can’t move up next week so don’t ask).
He knows me so well - of course next Thursday the first question I ask would have been can I use a...
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Progression
Progression = motivation.
For every individual progression is something different. For some it’s strength, for some it’s weight loss, for some it’s to be able to run a mile, or 10 miles, for others it’s something else. It’s different for everyone.
To summarize what it is for me - about 6 or 7 weeks ago, I couldn’t do a Turkish Get Up. I couldn’t hold the...
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Thursday Paralysis
I have been crazed at work today and my brain is FRIED. I got to the gym this morning and was feeling good - not sore after yesterday’s work out and ready!
ACT I:
Started with the lacrosse ball to stretch out the hammies again. OWWWW.
Then a super tortuous fake pilates device - MFT looped a 2” thick band around the middle of a machine. Then I laid on the ground, put my put in the...
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The Iron Cross
I didn’t stretch after my race last night (I know, I know. Whatever it was starting to rain and I just wanted to get home!) and my legs are a little sore/tired today. So I didn’t want to go to plyo and do 1000 walking lunges. I needed to kick my own ass. And I hadn’t done straight up arms in forever.
So I did the treadmill stairmaster thing. (Here is a photo because I...
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Tonights GTS - I ran like the wind!
Tonight’s practice was a race - it’s a benchmark. We are starting hill repeats soon - an allegedly they make you faster. So tonight’s practice was a 4 miler race to see what your time is, so you can see in about 6 weeks how much you improve.
Well, I saw a girl I remember running behind last week. So I figure I am about the same pace as her - I am TERRIBLE at pacing myself so i...
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My bestie: Constant Inspiration in Home Decor
My bestie is one of the most creative people I know. She is so multi talented - she can do anything. She just has that ability to visualize that most (by most I mean at least me) don’t have. Check out her latest in home improvements in her own words:
I found the first nightstand a few hours north near Clear Lake, CA at a second hand store. I scored it for $7!! I loved the faux bamboo look...
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Finally! I can start researching my fantasy draft!
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Why my yoga teacher is AMAZING
So my yoga teacher at work (she is a head designer in wovens but is a certified Ashtanga teacher as well) sent me this today. Friday I was complaining that after my runs my lower back always hurts, and gets super tight. I know some other people that this happens to, so I presumed that this was normal. She sent me the below which is super interesting. I am for sure going to look further into this,...
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Best Yoga Studio in Manhattan - Pure Yoga
I was lucky enough to get to go to a free class at Pure Yoga again this morning! I know I have mentioned it before, but if you live in New York, you need to call them for a pass. The studio is beyond gorgeous, the amenities are amazing, and the teachers are truly superb. I love it there!
This was a different yoga class - it was designed for athletes specifically running marathons. Mostly today...
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Weekend in Review
What a weekend - I feel like I BARELY survived this heat. AWFUL. Every day that goes by I am hating East Coast weather more and more. Whatever, I can say that being from California.
I also have a shirt that says ” I Kinda Heart NY” so there you go. Whatever.
So Friday - Friday I started my weekend with my after work yoga. I had gone on my long distance run that morning, so I...
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Post Run Recovery
I have been told that chocolate milk is one of the best things you can drink after a super hard workout for recovery. Sounds so strange to me, but apparently it’s almost a perfect balance of calories, sugar, sodium, and protein.
I don’t know about you, but after a long workout, milk/dairy is like the LAST thing I want. I want water and maybe a Gatorade.
Muscle Milk sponsored one of...
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Hardcore New York
I rolled out of bed this morning at 5:45am. I am going out of town this weekend, so I had to get my distance run in today. When it’s 112 degrees. BEFORE work.
I was so nervous last night after eating all this delicious Indian food at Bricklane Curry House - arguably the best Indian food in Manhattan.
(papdam as an appetizer)
What if I can’t get up? I had about 8 glasses of water...
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Thursday Paralysis
This morning was so hot, before I even go to the gym I was sweating. It is supposed to have a real feel of 109 today! ONE-HUNDRED-AND-NINE! I hate whoever invented the “Real Feel” I mean, it’s actually 102 or something, but the real feel always makes it worse! Anyway, back to fitness…
Because I am running so much, MFT (for those newbies My Favorite Trainer) had me start by...
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Last Night's GTS
*My marathon is raising money for Cancer research with the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Every dollar truly makes a difference! If you would like to help me reach my fundraising goal, please click HERE. Even $1 will make a difference!
So last night we had a special GTS for people that are running the San Francisco marathon only (usually it’s people running New York, DC,...
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Last Night's GTS
Last night I made it to practice in the 90+ degree heat. It was over 100 yesterday, so around 7pm it was still in the 90s. Remembering last week, I ate more, and drank a TON of water all day, and felt great yesterday - or as great as you can feel working out in this crazy heat.
It was a super hard practice. We were only running 2 lower loops - which is slightly under 4 miles, about 3.7 give or...
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Why we are best friends
Me: Remember in college when we went to (redacted bar name) and met those two dudes who didn't speak English and I was trying to talk in Spanish and you French and we talked to them not understanding anything for like hours?
Bestie: ahhahhah yes!
Bestie: I feel like I understood some how though, maybe it was all in my head
Me: Me too!!!!! I was probably asking them for the bathroom, a beer, and like where the library was though. Absurd. I felt like I was fluent!!!
Bestie: We probably were, #idiotsavants
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Talking to B while watching the 80's flick Can't...
B: Did you know that video game that they are playing there is Enduroracer? BM and I used to play it all the time.
B: Did you notice how all the girls in this movie are like 28? This might be the oldest looking high school ever in history. Big John might be 42.
B: Did you know his little brother is Seth Green?
Me: I didn't know. Wow, babe.
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Spinning
Today I went to spin for the first time in about a month. There have just been other Monday workouts that have been taking my time!
Anyway, I walk into class and the teacher looks at me and is like so hey, do you remember how to set up your bike, or do you need help?
Ha ha, very funny. It’s only been a month, not like a year! And it’s not like I was slacking! I have been running,...
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Conversations with B while watching the British...
Me: Did you see that?! The ball went right around the hole but didn't go in! Poor Phil [Mickelson]! That sucks!
B: Do you know what that's called?
Me: What?
B: A junior prom. All lip and no hole.
Me: ...
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Weekend In Review
Friday - Yoga at work, which is always awesome. One of my coworkers is a certified yoga teacher and teaches a class at the office for free every Friday for all levels. So awesome! Then I went to see Harry Potter after work, which was amazing but after all this time was sort of anti-climactic. It’s sort of how I felt about the last book, so much build up - then it’s just over....
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Race Results
I TOTALLY IMPROVED MY TIME FROM LAST TIME!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!!
The top stats are how I did today. The stats was a race from June 5th. After doing a month an a half of training, you can see how much better I did! This is a great comparison because both races were the exact same course.
I improved my ave pace by 30 seconds. I improved my overall time by 2 minutes.
I felt great, strong, and...
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abitofsilliness asked: Your enthusiastic compliment made me BEAM with pride. :) Your support means the world to me, thanks for everything!
Have a super Friday!!!
Have a super Friday!!!
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Why Adidas has the best customer service EVER
Not only did Shea the Destroyer eat B’s golf balls again (yes B has a ton in the house), B’s watch box, and our flip camera box - but he also destroyed the box for the super awesome limited edition shell top Adidas I had bought B as a father’s day present back in June. They were a bit too small (which is weird since they were his normal size, but that is neither here nor there)...
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I just ate every carbohydrate in the house
Just because I am running a half marathon doesn’t justify eating my body weight in pasta, parmesan cheese, and chocolate! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Oh man.
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Thursday Paralysis
Even though B is out of town, I was able to get up and get to the gym this morning.
MFT was still training his 6am client, and they went over. I was sort of happy so I had time to foam roll my hammie. Even though I am totally healed, I still get nervous with all the running that I can tear it again, so I take extra care.
Anyway - it was relatively easy today (dare I say) since MFT was tired he...
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