I’m back + a video
Just in time to start training for a Fall PR (Re: Indianapolis Marathon 10/20/12)…
This.
Run with me this summer, Chicago!
Do you:
1. Want to have fun?
2. Stay, get or be healthy?
3. Kick some ass (even if it’s your own)?
Yes? Ok, great!
I am so excited to announce that in two weeks I (along with two other amazing coaches. Follow their tweets here and here) will be launching a free comprehensive training group out of lululemon athletica Rush St.
Here are all of the juicy, goose bump-inducing details:
This group will properly train you for the following races:
- 13.1 Rock n’ Roll Chicago
- The SeaWheeze lululemon Half Marathon (Vancouver)
- Chicago Half Marathon
- Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The group as a whole, will begin meeting on TUESDAY, APRIL 3 and end with the Chicago Marathon on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7. All runners of all levels are welcome, even if you’re not training for anything specifically - we just want you in on the fun!
Some dates to note:
- 13.1 RnR Chicago is on July 22. Training begins on Tuesday May 1.
- The SeaWheeze lululemon Half Marathon is on August 11. Training begins on Tuesday, May 22.
- Chicago Half Marathon is on September 9. Training begins on Tuesday, June 19.
- Chicago Marathon is on October 7. Training begins on Tuesday, June 5.
We meet the following days:
at 930 N. Rush St. unless otherwise noted
- Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. Runs are 3-6 miles
- Wednesday mornings 6am (optional) speed workout, meet at the 400m track located between Pearson and Chicago behind the Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Saturdays leaving promptly at 7:30 am – long run. Will range from 60 minutes to 20 miles.
Get in-the-know with everything and sign up here!
colorful outfits, high jumping photos and random bouts of laughing encouraged…
Contact me with questions:
gdicello@lululemon.com
My Super Sweet 16
An Argentine wine and empanada-fueled 16th marathon in Austin, TX.
Be the MVP of your life.
http://walktothemailbox.com/2012/02/23/texas/
Why Epsom Salt Baths?
Besides the fact that it feels really good to just chill out in a hot bath for 45 minutes (who does that anymore?) I love taking epsom salt baths the day after a long run, hard race, or marathon. Why?
According to Livestrong.com:
One old home remedy that works is an Epsom salt soak for sore muscles. The scientific name for Epsom salts is magnesium sulfate. When you soak sore muscles in Epsom salts, your body absorbs the magnesium and the sulfates through your skin. According to epsomsaltcouncil.org, research supports that an increase in your body’s magnesium levels can improve circulation, ease muscle pain, flush toxins and heavy metals from cells, improve nerve function and relieve stress. Your skin also readily absorbs sulfates through an Epsom salt soak. Sulfates play a role in forming joint proteins and help detoxify your body.
I buy my epsom salts at the pharmacy and put no less than 2 lbs. in warm-hot bath water. With a laptop propped on the edge of the tub, (live dangerously, why not?) cue up some shows on Hulu.com, have a cup of ginger tea nearby and you’re on your way to post-marathon bliss!
Exit, stage south
I arrived in Argentina today and what an excitement-filled 11 days it’s going to be! Here’s what I’m excited for:
Sundresses in February
Wearing this hat
Grass-fed beef and Malbec
Meeting up with Hadley
Cooking class
Bike rides
Tango shows
Flying home by way of Austin, TX to run marathon #16
BBQ and tex-mex
Cowboy boots
Wearing a super cute outfit for the race… pic to come…
Mileage Log: January 23-29, 2012
Less than a month to go… feeling okay but maintenance programs are hard and frankly, uninspiring. Craving a 30-day yoga challenge. Needing to redeem my last attempt. Spent the weekend learning how to be a more powerful, authentic, compassionate and inspiring leader at the Landmark Education Forum in Chicago.
Monday:
- 7 miles, 7:42/mile
- CP2 at CorePower Yoga, 1:00:00
Tuesday:
- 5 miles easy, outside
- Vinyasa @ Moksha, 1:30:00
Wednesday:
- Vinyasa @ Exhale, 1:00:00
Thursday:
- Run 14 miles at 7:50/mile
Friday:
- Off
Saturday:
- Off
Sunday:
- Off
Total: 26 miles
3.5 Hours, Yoga
Mileage Log: January 16-22, 2012
Cut-back week, and the timing was right.
Monday:
- Off
Tuesday:
- Run 7 miles with hill repeats
- Bikram Yoga, 1:30:00
Wednesday:
- Run 6 miles easy
- CP3 at CPY, 1:00:00
Thursday:
- yogAWAKENING at Equinox, 1:00:00
- Hardbody Meltdown, 0:45:00
Friday:
- CP2 at CPY 1:00:00
Saturday:
- Run 9 miles at 8:05/mile
- Tabata at Equinox, 0:45:00
Sunday:
Total: 22 miles
4.5 Hours Yoga
Mileage Log: January 9-15, 2012
Trying not to get too excited. But I’m excited. Ugh!!!
Monday:
- OFF
Tuesday:
- 10 miles @ 8:13/mile
- Bikram, 1:30:00
Wednesday:
- METCON3 (some kind of CrossFit-inspried workout) @ Equinox, 0:45:00
- Yoga @ Equinox, 1:00:00
- Stood on the treadmill, ran for 1 minute, decided I was hungry. Got dinner. #winterrecovery
Thursday:
- 5 miles, 7:48/mile
- CP2 @ CorePower Yoga, 1:00:00
Friday:
- Run 6 miles with hills (1 min each at 4%, 5%, 6%. 2 min recovery) x4
Saturday:
- 14 mile treadmill run @ 7:50/mile while watching the Marathon US Olympic Time Trials on TV. That was cool, I “ran” with Kara, Desi and Shalane! Talk about motivating…
Sunday:
- Yoga Basics at Moksha, 1:30:00
Total: 35 Miles
5 hours yoga
