June 2012
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Firecracker 5K @ Reston Town Center →
Step one in getting my mind and body back into training - sign up for
races! Anyone care to join me for a run next Wednesday morning?
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Roswell has a stress fracture.
So no running, elliptical, biking for him for six weeks. Makes training for a marathon a little difficult. We’re looking at getting passes to the RecCenter nearby so he can swim laps to maintain some cardio.
Any tips on dealing with stress fracture healing?
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Marathon Training: Week 2 Recap
Last week was full of fail. In regards to exercise at least, the week
was great in terms of social life. I’m not entirely sure what happened… I
have a few ideas but they would just be excuses.
Monday: Strength -
check! I did 20 minutes to warm up on the elliptical. Then did leg
work. My legs were sore! Not as badly as my arms the week before but they
were sore until Thursday. Tuesday: 3...
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Marathon Training: Week 3
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every
time we fall.” Confucius
Monday 6/25: 3 miles & Boot Camp Tuesday 6/26: 4 miles (AM) Wednesday 6/27: Bikram Yoga (PM) Thursday 6/28: 10 miles (AM) & Bikram Yoga (PM) - taking the day off
to clean because my big is visiting this weekend! I figured I would get my
long run done early so I wouldn’t have to...
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DC Do Life July Run & Breakfast →
When: Saturday, July 28th @ 8:00AM Where: Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station (
and then over to my
apartment for breakfast if you wish!
You’re more than welcome to come for either parts - the majority ruled
in favor of 9 miles - but if you’d like to join us for just 1 loop (4.5
miles), we can aim to meet halfway and you can join us for the second loop
(very convenient running in...
My DonorsChoose Project →
easybeinggreene:
In all of my preparation for the new school year that is still a decent way off, I made a DonorsChoose project. It’s asking a lot. If you know of anyone who loves giving to students, please let them know of my project!
Teachers are the best.
Big Announcement
makinganewg:
The reason I have been stressed? The reason I have been MIA?
I got a new job.
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In Wyoming!
It’s such a great opportunity and a great career move. I’m just so sad I will be leaving before I can meet all the awesome DC Tumblrs. Anyone know of any Wyoming/Colorado Tumblrs I should follow?
I will miss you, G :(
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running for a purpose: Running SAFELY →
fat-to-fast:
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has heard of some of the attacks that have happened to some female runners this year so far, so I thought it would be appropriate to make a post regarding running safety. My parents gave me this pepper spray last night, and I always have my road ID on me. I…
This reminds me, I need to buy pepper spray. I’ve been running in the...
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July DC Do Life Run & Breakfast →
emdoesbeauty:
runheatherrun:
I would love to host the DC Do Lifers in July for a run around Burke Lake and breakfast at my apartment in Fairfax. Please let me know what you think and reblog and share!
I wish I could go to this! Only a few problems:
1) I’m not DC. Stupid 3 hours.
2) I’m not really worried about #1, except for the fact that if they did it at 7AM I would be leaving my house...
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Marathon Training: Week 2
Monday: Strength - was supposed to be group training, but now
just may be me! Tuesday: 3 miles (AM) & Bikram Yoga (PM) Wednesday: 4 miles (AM) Thursday: 4 miles (AM) & Bikram Yoga (PM)? Friday: Rest Saturday: 8 miles Sunday: 4 miles & Bikram Yoga
I’m trying to not let my unlimited yoga pass go to waste, so I’m trying to
include Bikram as much as I can, but it’s hard...
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Marathon Training: Week 1 Recap
I’m happy about how the week turned out. I didn’t get all of my workouts
done, but I did very well and feel good about what I did do - and that’s
what matters right?
Monday:Group Training - check! My arms were wrecked after this
workout, I’m still feeling lingering soreness. Tuesday: 3 miles
(AM) & Bikram Yoga
(PM) - check! I don’t think the yoga helped my arms...
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Without a doubt, every week...
that I plan on training being on Monday and make plans for another day, is
the week that we have to reschedule to the one day that I have plans
involving friends. It’s like the universe works against my schedule and my
attempt at work/training/social life balance. Does the universe not want me
to have friends? I’m already embarrassed enough that my phone died on
Friday and I...
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July DC Do Life Run & Breakfast →
I would love to host the DC Do Lifers in July for a run around Burke Lake and breakfast at my apartment in Fairfax. Please let me know what you think and reblog and share!
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Loving this weather...
Another great long run - 7 miles on the W&OD. I love the 65°-70° weather. It’s really perfect for running for me. Roswell & I split a chicken quesadilla and fresh squeezed lemonade at the Vienna Farmers Market after the run. What a great morning.
I’m heading back into the city now to do one more museum tour and my last day of volunteer training. :)
I’m thinking of...
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Playing tourist today!
I will be touring some of the museums downtown today as part of my volunteer training. If anyone’s in DC around the mall, I’d love to meet up for lunch!
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runningwithaltitude replied to your post: ugh… trouble
Thats a tough one. As a man, I’ll give my perspective. He’s between a rock and hard place. You dont want to have to ask him for the chips each time but you said you have no self control and want him to help :0)
True. I totally will agree with you on that. I did tell him though that I could control myself with the chips. And this...
ugh... trouble
Roswell and I just got in a fight… about chocolate chips. Not exactly the chocolate chips themselves but that’s what started with. It’s funny because of all of the posts I’ve been reading today, by Avi and Liz and several others.
In the past, I’ve asked Roswell to hide candy, chocolate particularly, because I have no self control and end up eating a majority of it...
I wouldn't have thought it was possible...
But my arms hurt more than yesterday. Ouch. Never missing weeks of training again.
abitofsilliness asked: I liked this question: Do you like the type of music your parents listen to? Do your parents like the type of music you listen to?
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Happy Happy Birthday, Janelle! →
Hope you have a great day (aside from the gray hairs and mcdonald’s)… It can only get better :)
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TMI Tuesday? →
If you’ve got questions or want to pick one below!
Are you young at heart, or an old soul?
What makes someone a best friend?
What Christmas (or Hanukkah) present do you remember the most?
Tell me about a movie/song/tv show/play/book that has changed your life.
Name one physical feature that you like about yourself, and one you dislike.
Would you like to reconnect with any friends...
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3 miles @ 5AM - done.
Roswell: Why did your alarm go off at 4:20?!?
Me: That was a snoozed 4:15 alarm.
Roswell: That's so early!
Me: says the guy with an alarm at 4:30?
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Marathon Training: Week 1
My goal for this week should be to meet my mileage… We’ll see.
Monday: Boot Camp Tuesday: 3 miles (AM) & Bikram Yoga (PM) Wednesday: 4 miles (AM) & Strength (PM) Thursday: 3 miles (AM) Friday: Rest Saturday: 7 miles Sunday: 3 miles & Bikram Yoga(?)
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Base Training week recap
Ehh… this definitely should have been better. Need to do some better planning this coming week in both the fitness and food areas.
Monday: Rest Tuesday: 3 miles - check! Wednesday: 4 miles (AM) & Strength (PM) Speed work 5x400 Splits: 1:58, 1:59, 2:00, 1:54, 2:01 Thursday: 3 miles (AM) Eh. Friday: Rest Saturday: JDRF 5K Walk & Twilight Four Miler check and check! Great race...
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JDRF Walk & Twilight Four Miler
Apparently Saturday June 9th was a popular day in DC. From Girl Scouts on the Mall and the Pride parade to Do Life and more. I, myself, was ready to take on the JDRF 5K Walk and Twilight Four Miler!
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A few months ago, my sorority alumnae club signed up a team for the JDRF Walk with me as team captain. Saturday morning, my (sorority) sister Erin and I were on the Metro down to RFK...
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“Are you aware, of how much you complicate me?
And are you aware? Your words...”
– New Found Glory, This Disaster PS. Roswell & I are fine - I listened to a lot of New Found Glory in high school (in fact, I still refer to them as my favorite band even though I don’t listen to them as often as I did). I was listening to my iPod on the way home the other day with a lot...
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First week of marathon training (officially)
The Marine Corps Marathon is officially 145 days away! This
is the base week of training before the 20 weeks of the schedule. PS:
the
MCM10K registration is official open - come hang out with the cool
kids on the mall.
Monday:Rest… apparently. Tuesday: 3 miles - check! Completed at 4:30 this morning - the
first mile was waking up, after that it was pretty good. Wednesday: 4 miles (AM)...
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Last week was hard.
I’m not sure why. My back hurt, I would get pain down the outside
of my right leg when running, I was in funk, nothing seemed to click.
Until Saturday. It was BEAUTIFUL on Saturday and the run was
amazing.
Monday: 4-5 miles - check! Ran
4.5 at Burke Lake. Tuesday: Bikram Yoga - check Wednesday: 4 miles plus strength Speed
workout with Roswell 4x400: 2:12, 2:19, 2:07, 2:00 Thursday: 2...
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Just finished
notovernight:
emilydoesscience:
easybeinggreene:
I’m not sure about my place, but I finished under 1:39.:)
Freaky Fast Friend Finished First.
At least that’s my estimate. And I like alliteration.
So awesome, and so proud of you Jess.
WOO! Way to go Jess!
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