We got anotheqr quick run in last night. The park was pret full and boy was it hot. It was my first run where it was more than 65out so I had the bright red face and all. Forgot how summer is a real treat. Also got a migraine. And yes, we think they're running related. I've been to the allergist and am on 3 mess include some sprays but if I forget a dose and run forget it it's over. I've been to an ENT and a nuerologist and have had an MRI. Structurally there is nothing wrong. Positive! Howeqver, the weekly migraines have got to stop. I think today I've decided to start the allergy shot process. I spoke to the physicians assistant at the allergist and she is a runnner too so she gets that I'm just not going to stop (something that yes the neurologist suggested).
It's been real hectic at work and I've put on a few pounds. It's quite a viscous cycle. B busy feel shitty, eat a bunch, feel worse, work more. Etc I am trying to pull myself out of it. Wet to soul cycle tonight if you live in NYC and haven't tried it. Do it. It's $30 I get it but it's amazing. I feel like I left all my stress in the spin studio and trust me I really needed too. I'm hoping for another run tomorrow in the park and then we head down the shore for the weekend. Happy beginning of summer season!
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
oh baby its cold outside
it's freezing! went for a run in the park with my boss. 5.15m give or take with some walk breaks. 57:28 and we walked up two hills. It's my longest run since the marathon. Was a hard run but I think the weather, wind, diet and hard weights workout (my legs were pulsating this am) had a lot to do with that as well.
We ran a 5m loop of the park almost in its entirety and then ran a quick errand on our way back to the office.
While I feel pressure during these runs a) to run and b) to not take a break, I appreciate that this is something the senior female partner in the firm WANTS to do with me and NO ONE else. I like that. I refuse to let that drop. I will run if it kills me!
Today was tough. Our admin ordered a sandwich for a lunch meeting for me with peppers. Peppers and I are not friends. As in enemies. Peppers destroy my stomach. I burp uncontrollably. Awesome. It's quite disgusting and ironic as I have no idea why this is. Anyway- made the run a bit uncomfortable but I made it through.
Off to shower (at the office) before dinner with a friend. Viva la run!
We ran a 5m loop of the park almost in its entirety and then ran a quick errand on our way back to the office.
While I feel pressure during these runs a) to run and b) to not take a break, I appreciate that this is something the senior female partner in the firm WANTS to do with me and NO ONE else. I like that. I refuse to let that drop. I will run if it kills me!
Today was tough. Our admin ordered a sandwich for a lunch meeting for me with peppers. Peppers and I are not friends. As in enemies. Peppers destroy my stomach. I burp uncontrollably. Awesome. It's quite disgusting and ironic as I have no idea why this is. Anyway- made the run a bit uncomfortable but I made it through.
Off to shower (at the office) before dinner with a friend. Viva la run!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thurs-Monday am: a Recap
The end of last week and the weekend just flew by. Who knew?
Wednesday night was our holiday party. I didn’t drink but stayed way too late. Thursday I slept in. Thursday night I got in bed uber early and got a lot of rest. No workout. Yikes. Friday am I dragged my butt out of bed for 25 min of arms/abs and a few squats/lunges for good measure. Friday pm we had a holiday party at a fancy-schmancy stuffy restaurant in Midtown. The food was OK and I didn’t overeat (although I did have a piece of bread and 2 glasses of wine).
Saturday we went down to my mom’s house for some annual family traditions. They’re fun and I love my family. We also did a mock Xmas Eve afterwards since, for the first time, I won’t be spending Xmas with my family. It was wonderful. Driving back I was exhausted though and went right to sleep at 9 pm
Sunday I woke up early but didn’t make it to the gym until much later in the day (comparably). I had eaten a lot of junk Saturday at mock Xmas Eve that I felt lethargic and generally unhappy. I ran 3.5m after deciding to not run the Ted Corbitt 15K. I know, I know. I just didn’t want to get sucked into the NYCM disease I have. I do not want to run. I want to watch. I want to enjoy the day. I want to get faster. I decided against qualifying at all. I will pick some key races this year and will requalify for 2012 in case I want to. Right now NYCM2011 is off the table. I feel a bit relieved which means I made the right decision.
My 3.5m run was on the treadmill. I haven’t been running a lot lately and I haven’t been treadmill running in forever- probably since Vegas (sept) in any sort of length. I despised it. It felt like time was passing oh so slowly! Overall I was fine though. This am I made it to the gym for a 40 min circuit workout which was pretty good. My weight is up huge which is quite depressing. I intend to go to yoga tonight and then on a 6m run tomorrow with my boss which should be ‘fun’. The only benefit is that I get to go during work hours and that it gives us quality time together which I wouldn’t normally get. We hope to go about 1x a week for the undefined future. That’s a huge help in getting me to run. I have to be able to keep up. I think as I settle into a schedule I will run 2-3x a week. Once with the boss and once on the weekend (longer ranging 6-10m depending). The one other time will vary. Sometimes speed work, sometimes hills. We shall see.
I need an event. Anyone got one? April? May? Something fun?
Wednesday night was our holiday party. I didn’t drink but stayed way too late. Thursday I slept in. Thursday night I got in bed uber early and got a lot of rest. No workout. Yikes. Friday am I dragged my butt out of bed for 25 min of arms/abs and a few squats/lunges for good measure. Friday pm we had a holiday party at a fancy-schmancy stuffy restaurant in Midtown. The food was OK and I didn’t overeat (although I did have a piece of bread and 2 glasses of wine).
Saturday we went down to my mom’s house for some annual family traditions. They’re fun and I love my family. We also did a mock Xmas Eve afterwards since, for the first time, I won’t be spending Xmas with my family. It was wonderful. Driving back I was exhausted though and went right to sleep at 9 pm
Sunday I woke up early but didn’t make it to the gym until much later in the day (comparably). I had eaten a lot of junk Saturday at mock Xmas Eve that I felt lethargic and generally unhappy. I ran 3.5m after deciding to not run the Ted Corbitt 15K. I know, I know. I just didn’t want to get sucked into the NYCM disease I have. I do not want to run. I want to watch. I want to enjoy the day. I want to get faster. I decided against qualifying at all. I will pick some key races this year and will requalify for 2012 in case I want to. Right now NYCM2011 is off the table. I feel a bit relieved which means I made the right decision.
My 3.5m run was on the treadmill. I haven’t been running a lot lately and I haven’t been treadmill running in forever- probably since Vegas (sept) in any sort of length. I despised it. It felt like time was passing oh so slowly! Overall I was fine though. This am I made it to the gym for a 40 min circuit workout which was pretty good. My weight is up huge which is quite depressing. I intend to go to yoga tonight and then on a 6m run tomorrow with my boss which should be ‘fun’. The only benefit is that I get to go during work hours and that it gives us quality time together which I wouldn’t normally get. We hope to go about 1x a week for the undefined future. That’s a huge help in getting me to run. I have to be able to keep up. I think as I settle into a schedule I will run 2-3x a week. Once with the boss and once on the weekend (longer ranging 6-10m depending). The one other time will vary. Sometimes speed work, sometimes hills. We shall see.
I need an event. Anyone got one? April? May? Something fun?
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Spin and how much does it really burn?
Last night I did a spin class with Wil Ashley.
Now, he has been voted one of the best Equinox spin instructors in NYC and he really is amazing. I also love Gregg Cook. I have heard Darryl Gaines is the bomb (salsa music? Amazing) and will try him when I'm off work in a few weeks. Google any of them and you get great results. Theyre top notch.
My investment in spin shoes earlier this year has really paid off. I love spinning now and can't remember what I used to do without it. In fact, spin competes for a running day. I decided in the winter I will let spin win. It's fun and I love the music. Also Gregg Cook is hot (http://greggcook.com/)
I don't know how many calorie a spin class burns because I have yet to remember to bring my HRM which obviously will be calibrated to me specifically. Last nights estimate was almost 700, the week before (same bike, same calibration) 650. I am usually covered in sweat, dripping excessively and sometimes (like last night) have to take a break because I am exhausted and about to pass out.
Obviously calories burned has a lot to do with wattage (aka speed and a multiple of RPMs). Wil's class is tough as nails. I typically average well over 20 mph at 24 mph and level out at 240-260 watts with a low of 110 at the start and upwards of 300 for multiple minutes during the class. I would say I am WAY more out of breath/working WAY harder than 45 min of running, even up hill. Also, his Tuesday class tends to run almost an hour so I def get a HUGE workout.
Onwards and upwards. 15k this weekend. Ha. I have our holiday party tonight and Matt's Friday. Sat we'll be out of town for the day. Looking sooooooooo restful.
Now, he has been voted one of the best Equinox spin instructors in NYC and he really is amazing. I also love Gregg Cook. I have heard Darryl Gaines is the bomb (salsa music? Amazing) and will try him when I'm off work in a few weeks. Google any of them and you get great results. Theyre top notch.
My investment in spin shoes earlier this year has really paid off. I love spinning now and can't remember what I used to do without it. In fact, spin competes for a running day. I decided in the winter I will let spin win. It's fun and I love the music. Also Gregg Cook is hot (http://greggcook.com/)
I don't know how many calorie a spin class burns because I have yet to remember to bring my HRM which obviously will be calibrated to me specifically. Last nights estimate was almost 700, the week before (same bike, same calibration) 650. I am usually covered in sweat, dripping excessively and sometimes (like last night) have to take a break because I am exhausted and about to pass out.
Obviously calories burned has a lot to do with wattage (aka speed and a multiple of RPMs). Wil's class is tough as nails. I typically average well over 20 mph at 24 mph and level out at 240-260 watts with a low of 110 at the start and upwards of 300 for multiple minutes during the class. I would say I am WAY more out of breath/working WAY harder than 45 min of running, even up hill. Also, his Tuesday class tends to run almost an hour so I def get a HUGE workout.
Onwards and upwards. 15k this weekend. Ha. I have our holiday party tonight and Matt's Friday. Sat we'll be out of town for the day. Looking sooooooooo restful.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Weekend Workout Wonders
Triple W means triple fail. I did no working out this weekend. Zip. Zilch. Zappo. (I'm in a trio kind of mood I suppose).
Friday I had a ton to do pre housewarming. Saturday we woke up late, after staying up until 130 talking to a houseguest, and had a jam packed day with birthday parties. We returned from NJ (my cousins house is only a 20 min drive now- how awesome. It used to take me up to 75 min from 23rd and Park) around 330 and promptly got in bed to nap. The prep started again at 6 and we were up until 330 cleaning up post party. (more on that another time, suffice to say, our house is warm)
Matt had the shivers and a fever or 102 by 330 am. I stayed up until 5 making sure he was OK as he cat napped. I slept until 1030 but was exhausted. After breakfast he parked on the couch and his fever steadinly crept up until 102.7 and finally retreated to bounce betwen 101.5 and 102.5 through this am. Needless to say, I am exhausted. I wanted to go run yesterday but the lack of sleep and the fighting off whatever bug he has, made me cautious. I instead, waited on his beck and call and tried to be silent as he dozed for a mere 10 min at a time (poor thing). I slept in this am after being up every 2 hours during the night and got to work at 10 am. I am exhausted. I am clearly not cut out for childbearing times as I can't imagine waking up this many times consecutive nights.
I have a meeting this pm downtown. I might head home after- do some work from there. Poor thing I need to take care of him. I will try and run tonight or do yoga. I am nervous I won't even be able to run the 15k at the rate I've been going. I've run 1 3m and 1 4m distance since the marathon. Uhm yeah.
Friday I had a ton to do pre housewarming. Saturday we woke up late, after staying up until 130 talking to a houseguest, and had a jam packed day with birthday parties. We returned from NJ (my cousins house is only a 20 min drive now- how awesome. It used to take me up to 75 min from 23rd and Park) around 330 and promptly got in bed to nap. The prep started again at 6 and we were up until 330 cleaning up post party. (more on that another time, suffice to say, our house is warm)
Matt had the shivers and a fever or 102 by 330 am. I stayed up until 5 making sure he was OK as he cat napped. I slept until 1030 but was exhausted. After breakfast he parked on the couch and his fever steadinly crept up until 102.7 and finally retreated to bounce betwen 101.5 and 102.5 through this am. Needless to say, I am exhausted. I wanted to go run yesterday but the lack of sleep and the fighting off whatever bug he has, made me cautious. I instead, waited on his beck and call and tried to be silent as he dozed for a mere 10 min at a time (poor thing). I slept in this am after being up every 2 hours during the night and got to work at 10 am. I am exhausted. I am clearly not cut out for childbearing times as I can't imagine waking up this many times consecutive nights.
I have a meeting this pm downtown. I might head home after- do some work from there. Poor thing I need to take care of him. I will try and run tonight or do yoga. I am nervous I won't even be able to run the 15k at the rate I've been going. I've run 1 3m and 1 4m distance since the marathon. Uhm yeah.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Your vote is needed please
So, while I've been working out quite a bit lately, its been spin and yoga for the most part. My first run since Nov 14th was yesterday and was between 3 and 4 miles.
Should I even attempt the 15k next weekend?
This will also be my 9th race. I have volunteered so the caveat is that it will qualify for NYCM. WHich is good, but bad. I am pretty sure I can't do that to myself for a few years. I suppose my thought process is- do I qualify and defer and plan for 2012???
THOUGHTS?
Should I even attempt the 15k next weekend?
This will also be my 9th race. I have volunteered so the caveat is that it will qualify for NYCM. WHich is good, but bad. I am pretty sure I can't do that to myself for a few years. I suppose my thought process is- do I qualify and defer and plan for 2012???
THOUGHTS?
4/4 Amen.
I made it to the gym this am for arms and abs. That means M,T,W,Th workouts done. Hooray me. My legs are SO tired from the spin/run smackdown they've received. c'est la vie.
Seriously. I came off a slump big time. I really really would, in an ideal world, get in a run tomorrow am. Tonight I am going to try and leave at 6 in order to make 2 dishes before tomorrow. Then tomorrow I will make 2 more dishes. Then Saturday I will only have small appetizers to make. No big deal. I should be able to do that in the am before we leave for my cousin's bday. Then, when we're back, I will have some free time to relax and get ready for our housewarming. I really do love being organized.
I made almond cookies last night. delish. I added powdered sugar and put chopped almonds on top (vs a whole one) and theyre delicious if I do say so myself. I also added vanilla.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/almondcookiesandbars/r/bl30225a.htm
Ingredients:
•1 cup all-purpose flour
•1 cup ground almonds
•1/4 teaspoon baking powder
•dash salt
•1/2 cup butter, softened
•3/4 cup granulated sugar
•1 large egg white
•1/2 teaspoon almond extract
•48 whole blanched almonds
Preparation:
Stir together flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar at medium speed of electric hand held mixer. Beat in egg white and almond extract.
Stir flour and ground almond mixture into the creamed mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; chill for about 2 hours.
Shape dough into small balls, about 3/4-inch. Place balls 2 inches apart; flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes, or until set but not browned.
Makes about 4 dozen almond cookies.
Seriously. I came off a slump big time. I really really would, in an ideal world, get in a run tomorrow am. Tonight I am going to try and leave at 6 in order to make 2 dishes before tomorrow. Then tomorrow I will make 2 more dishes. Then Saturday I will only have small appetizers to make. No big deal. I should be able to do that in the am before we leave for my cousin's bday. Then, when we're back, I will have some free time to relax and get ready for our housewarming. I really do love being organized.
I made almond cookies last night. delish. I added powdered sugar and put chopped almonds on top (vs a whole one) and theyre delicious if I do say so myself. I also added vanilla.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/almondcookiesandbars/r/bl30225a.htm
Ingredients:
•1 cup all-purpose flour
•1 cup ground almonds
•1/4 teaspoon baking powder
•dash salt
•1/2 cup butter, softened
•3/4 cup granulated sugar
•1 large egg white
•1/2 teaspoon almond extract
•48 whole blanched almonds
Preparation:
Stir together flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar at medium speed of electric hand held mixer. Beat in egg white and almond extract.
Stir flour and ground almond mixture into the creamed mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; chill for about 2 hours.
Shape dough into small balls, about 3/4-inch. Place balls 2 inches apart; flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass. Press an almond into the center of each cookie. Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes, or until set but not browned.
Makes about 4 dozen almond cookies.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
double yoga equals fail
So, while I did make it to yoga last night, I didn't stay for the second class. Instead I made an appetizer for this weekend's party. So I suppose, net net I did OK.
I slept in this am for spin (yoga makes me legs feel so heavy! I'ts like the class works muscles spin doesn't- which I know it does, but it's pretty funny to me) but will go this pm. I hope. The class I want to attend is full at the moment. So we'll see.
I have a busy work week too so I might just go do elliptical.
Le sigh. I have the winter blues.
I slept in this am for spin (yoga makes me legs feel so heavy! I'ts like the class works muscles spin doesn't- which I know it does, but it's pretty funny to me) but will go this pm. I hope. The class I want to attend is full at the moment. So we'll see.
I have a busy work week too so I might just go do elliptical.
Le sigh. I have the winter blues.
Monday, December 6, 2010
I didn't leave the office until about 8 pm on Friday. Scrapped the workout and we had pizza and wine. Saturday I went to vinyasa yoga and yesterday i skipped the 10k and instead went and did 25 min of cardio and 15 min of weights. I'm not sure why I skipped the run save to say I was tired and wanted to sleep in. The race was at 8 am which is early for winter. I like the 10 am starts, i can't lie!
Whats missing? Oh!!! Running. Yes, well running and I, idk. I didn't make it out this wkd. We were busy Sat during the entire day at a family event and didn't get home until 11 pm. I couldve done the 10k Sunday (Joe Kleinerman- even picked up the shirt) but somehow I preferred to sleep in.
Last week I was dying to run. This weekend I couldn't motivate- whats wrong here?!
I am in a slump for sure. Although you'd think the 15k in 2 weekends or the half in January would be motivating me. Nope!! I'm struggling with running the 15k. It's my 9th race and I already volunteered back in February. I don't want to qualify for NYC. I am afraid I'll register and I do want to stick to my guns and give myself a year off of training. I really do want to get faster. I really do. I am afraid if I train for the 15k (train being an objective word here) I will get suckered into it. The benefits of running the 15k? 1) fitness, 2) the ability to have a base time and compare not only next year but in March at the colon cancer 15k. I thought that made sense?
Thoughts?
This week (a preview):
Tonight: double yoga- hatha flow and slow flow
Tues: Spin- already signed up
Wed: yoga- vinyasa
Thurs- run- mid day?
Friday- am weights
Sat- am run
Sun- gloriously off.
Whats missing? Oh!!! Running. Yes, well running and I, idk. I didn't make it out this wkd. We were busy Sat during the entire day at a family event and didn't get home until 11 pm. I couldve done the 10k Sunday (Joe Kleinerman- even picked up the shirt) but somehow I preferred to sleep in.
Last week I was dying to run. This weekend I couldn't motivate- whats wrong here?!
I am in a slump for sure. Although you'd think the 15k in 2 weekends or the half in January would be motivating me. Nope!! I'm struggling with running the 15k. It's my 9th race and I already volunteered back in February. I don't want to qualify for NYC. I am afraid I'll register and I do want to stick to my guns and give myself a year off of training. I really do want to get faster. I really do. I am afraid if I train for the 15k (train being an objective word here) I will get suckered into it. The benefits of running the 15k? 1) fitness, 2) the ability to have a base time and compare not only next year but in March at the colon cancer 15k. I thought that made sense?
Thoughts?
This week (a preview):
Tonight: double yoga- hatha flow and slow flow
Tues: Spin- already signed up
Wed: yoga- vinyasa
Thurs- run- mid day?
Friday- am weights
Sat- am run
Sun- gloriously off.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Spanx-giving
As the title implies, most of us will overindulge this weekend.
Ironically, that grosses me out. I tend to be so conscious over Thanksgiving because I just can't believe the idea of gorging yourself until you're so full your body has to go to sleep to deal with the digestive task at hand.
I always run on Christmas am and Thanksgiving am. This year, I will be power walking but same thing, right? (I'm not convinced- when you google 'cardiovascular benefits of walking' a whole bunch of over 50 sites come up-yawn!! ) I tend to eat egg whites with fruit for breakfast, nibble on healthier hors d'ourves and then load up on salad and have only plain green beans, yams and turkey for dinner. Overall a normal if not slighly heavy caloric day.
And oh, Friday, yes, let's talk about Friday. Friday my mom and I wake up early and go outlet shopping- I love it. I honestly think it's one of my favorite things. Best part is, we miss the crazy shoppers because they go at midnight and we wait until 5 am (who knew!)
I am a bit sore today- I presume from spin. Was OK not great, there were two chatty younger Indian girls in my class (Columbia from their age??) and finally I had to turn around and say "SERIOUSLY? STOP TALKING". They complied. I guess I was scary. Still. I use spin as my downtime, my 'let your brain recover' time. I don't need to hear your chatter.
Happy Holidays all! Try and get that walk/run/jog in (not that I'm preaching or anything).
Ironically, that grosses me out. I tend to be so conscious over Thanksgiving because I just can't believe the idea of gorging yourself until you're so full your body has to go to sleep to deal with the digestive task at hand.
I always run on Christmas am and Thanksgiving am. This year, I will be power walking but same thing, right? (I'm not convinced- when you google 'cardiovascular benefits of walking' a whole bunch of over 50 sites come up-yawn!! ) I tend to eat egg whites with fruit for breakfast, nibble on healthier hors d'ourves and then load up on salad and have only plain green beans, yams and turkey for dinner. Overall a normal if not slighly heavy caloric day.
And oh, Friday, yes, let's talk about Friday. Friday my mom and I wake up early and go outlet shopping- I love it. I honestly think it's one of my favorite things. Best part is, we miss the crazy shoppers because they go at midnight and we wait until 5 am (who knew!)
I am a bit sore today- I presume from spin. Was OK not great, there were two chatty younger Indian girls in my class (Columbia from their age??) and finally I had to turn around and say "SERIOUSLY? STOP TALKING". They complied. I guess I was scary. Still. I use spin as my downtime, my 'let your brain recover' time. I don't need to hear your chatter.
Happy Holidays all! Try and get that walk/run/jog in (not that I'm preaching or anything).
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