December 2011
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“This is what Denny says. He says racing is doing. It is being a part of a moment...”
– The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Mileage Log: Dec. 19-26, 2011
Christmas week was lots of work, chores, ends to tie up and homage to pay to the friends who support, inspire, love, motivate, and encourage me.
Did you ever think that maybe we’re not so different after all?
Monday:
OFF —> I cleaned out my closet and now it looks like this:
Tuesday:
Run 7 Miles easy at 8:50/mile with hills
Wednesday:
Hardbody Meltdown @ Equinox, 1:00:00
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#smoothiebeast
The Vitamix love continues. And now, a follow-up to the last post:
I’ve come up with a formula. Here’s how to load the machine for optimum blending and taste results:
1. Choose a juicy, unfrozen fruit for the base adding at least one cup or more.
Green Grapes Red Grapes Any citrus fruit, peeled (oranges, tangerines, clementines, etc) Kiwi Watermelon Cantelope Honey Dew
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Mileage Log: Dec. 12-18, 2011
Thanks @RunStrong4Hope for the post-workout stair climbing suggestion. I think it really will help on those Austin (<— wow that’s scary to look at) hills!
Monday:
Vinyasa 1-3 @ Yoga Now, 1:30:00
Tuesday:
6 miles treadmill hill work (3%, 4%, 5% at 1:00 each. 1% at 2:00)x5
10 minutes stair climber
Wednesday:
9 miles treadmill tempo (5 min at 7:03 pace, 3 min easy at 8:00 pace)...
dearworld asked: Hey Gina! I was wondering what your advice is on how much yoga to practice while training for a marathon. Do you see any problem with doubling up on workouts some days?
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“A true master once told me only those who can internally see who they want to...”
– Scott Sonnon, CEO RMAX International, Coach and Creator of CST, TACFIT via Allison English
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Mileage Log: December 5-11, 2011
I am thoroughly loving this down time. Sleeping in on Saturday, not wearing my Garmin, just getting in miles but not worrying about how fast or slow they are, drinking wine, celebrating the holidays and spending time with my bffs:)
Last week I fell in love again with running. It’s not that I wasn’t enjoying it, but I seem to be loving it even more than usual if that’s even...
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