Archive for June, 2008
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Mood: Grumpy and I want to complain :)
So…. I have the freakin’ flu!!! Grrraarrrgghhh. And it is summer!!!! Never have I had the flu in the summer!!!!
I had a bit of a sore throat for a couple days and didn’t think much of it until Monday and Tuesday when suddenly I am blowing my nose, hacking, nauseous, throwing up, dizzy and just [...]
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
I bought the Total Immersion book!
Finally, I was able to buy the Total Immersion book by Terry Laughlin. I ordered it on Amazon and hope that it takes less than 14 days to get here!!
Swimming is my most favorite of sports but I really suck at it!!! I am sure I said this in another post [...]
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Strength training and stretching
Great strength training today! Felt great!! I think that strength training is one of my favorites of the weekly routine. I did full body strength training with free weights and a medicine ball. I did two sets of 12 counting: 1-2-3 up, hold 1, 1-2 down, hold 1 and repeat. [...]
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
I have chosen my next events…YAY!…and I have some questions…
I have posted countdown clocks for 3 events. The first is the 5K Donor Dash, I want to participate in this to get more experience in events and my goal is to run the entire distance and challenge myself for a great average time. This one also is personal for me as my Mom had [...]
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Friday, June 20th, 2008
What is the turn around time for the first run after an event?
Tonight was my first run since the 1/2 marathon on Sunday. When I started my warm up I had an itch to run run run. However, after the first mile my shins started screaming at me to slow down. So, reluctantly I did and walked most and ran a little of the [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Flexibility, Run by Lindsey
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
30 min. swim…
30 minute swim: breast, side and back stroke. I am feeling a lot better today. I can now walk without a limp…lol. The swim really made me feel better to, I felt a difference when I got out of the pool. I also did some stretching which felt nice on the [...]
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008
I DID IT!!!!!! :)
I finished the 1/2 marathon! I am so excited because I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to even finish it since this 1/2 marathon would have been my longest distance. And I am so excited to find and sign up for my next event… YIPEE!!!
The website wasn’t kidding when [...]
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Friday, June 13th, 2008
Last run!!!
Last run before the 1/2 marathon on Sunday. I took the pace a little slower than usual because my shins and calves are sore and I want that to go away by Sunday morning. I will also put some ice on them tonight which always helps.
I also did some nice long stretching for [...]
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Logbook Daily Record for 06/12/2008
I am happy to see that I haven’t gained any weight back! I went just 100 above my calorie range today so that is good. Tonight (6/13/08) I will do my last run before the race, 2 miles…yipee!
Health:
Date: 06/12/2008 [...]
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Strength training and stretching
Full body strength training, less reps and sets with heavier weights. Some butt ‘n’ gut and stretching. Felt great! I feel like I am starting to tone up a bit. YAY!! Weighed myself this morning and I haven’t lost anything in the last week, but I didn’t gain…so that’s great!! [...]
