1. Getting it done

    November 9, 2012



    This is my favorite of all time

  2. #run4nyc Virtual race

    Pick your distance & dontation to help the Red Cross with the NYC recovery efforts.  I’m running today.

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    (Source: lululemon.com, via sweat-shoes-soul)

  4. Monster Dash Duathlon 2012 race report

    October 28, 2012



    In April, I raced a duathlon in Wrentham Mass.  They do the exact same race in October as well.  So of course, because I’m a nerd, I like to see numbers and the idea of doing the same exact same race sounds awesome so I can compare apples to apples.

    But travel to Wrentham just wouldn’t work this weekend, so luckily there was one a little closer in Lowell Mass.  I found out about it from runlovelyone, so the extra bonus was that I could meet a twitter/tumblr peep!

    I’ve been feeling pretty down about my workouts lately.  I’ve been missing skipping workouts and dogging my bikes.  The only thing that’s been going great is my running.  I haven’t done much distance at all so I’ve been really worried about this race and wondered if I should even bother with it.  I wanted to see how I’ve improved since the beginning of the season and if I couldn’t get my best performance I wasn’t sure it was worth it.

    It was sooooooo worth it and I’m soooooo glad I did it!

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  5. Wicked Fit 5k Race Report

    October 27, 2012



    I woke up this morning and turned on my computer as I ate my breakfast.  My plan was to go for a swim. I see a tweet about a race here in Concord today.

    So do I race it?  I have a duathlon tomorrow so I could use fresh legs for that. But my running has been the only thing that’s been going well fitness-wise for me. I’ve been wondering how well I could race a run-only.  

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  6. Impromtu 5k

    October 27, 2012



    Woke up this morning and found out there’s a 5k in town via twitter. 

    Decided to race it because I’m curious about how fast I can run when I don’t have a bike before or after.  Also:  A) I get out of my planned swim this morning and B)  I have built-in excuse for why I won’t do well at my duathlon tomorrow.

    Time to make it hurt.

  7. Carnitine research paper done!

    October 25, 2012



    Just finished up my research paper about carnitine supplementation for endurance athletes.  I have about 20-25 hours of work into it.  Glad to get it done, but now have to start working on my in-class presentation on muscle recovery & aging due mid-November.

    If I get an A, I’ll share it here.  Really interesting information!

  8. Adding life to my days
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    Adding life to my days

  9. How to stick with your workout program

    How to stick with your workout program

  10. 15 things I’ve learned this race season

    September 28, 2012



    1. Always have a race plan

    2. Clean your wetsuit after every race

    3. What you eat & drink will affect your training & performance

    4. Tell other people what you’re doing. It makes it harder to quit.

    5. Pre-race anxiety is a good thing

    6. Strength training is critical for triathletes

    7. A few missed workouts won’t affect your fitness as much as you think, don’t stress about it.

    8. Schedule your races wisely

    9. Your head can either be your biggest asset or your biggest liability

    10. You’re body is capable of a lot more than you realize

    11.  It’s awesome having your kids cheering you on

    12.  Consistency & Persistency is the key

    13.  It’s hard to breathe when you’re crying during a run

    14.  Failure is a lesson in disguise

    15.  Don’t take your eyes off the goal