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Shiny shiny!!!

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RunDisney finally released the medal for the Tower of Terror 10 Miler!

Isn’t it pretty?

The elevator moves, and as the right side of the picture shows, there are GLOW IN THE DARK features!!!!

I cannot wait to get that around my neck!!!

Of course, that’s a little ways away. Specifically it’s…

Woohoo!!!

Of course I have a few things before that!

Like the Clare Fund Run 10K tomorrow. I’m ready I think. I’ve got my route there plotted out – definitely a challenge considering the MTA is doing their usual fuckery with the trains on the weekends. I’m hoping I can do well in it. My PR is 1:14:57, which is a 12:05/mile pace – that’s from the Mini 10K last June, which was in Central Park and included Harlem Hills. My NYRR bib pace, which was set at the Japan Day Run (4 miler), is 11:16. If I can hit somewhere between those two, I’ll be extremely happy. Given that it’s a flat course on the boardwalk, I’m hopeful! (For reference, at Coogan’s 5K, which also included hills (oh did it include hills), my average pace was 11:54. I could definitely live with that.) I still try to be in the camp of “have fun and finish”, but I’d really like to be able to get into a timed corral for Tower of Terror (I doubt I’d be able to move up for Broad Street), and a sub-12 minute mile would definitely do it. So that’s what I’m shooting for.

My leg is feeling better today, and I’ve toyed with maybe doing a gentle run later on, but I’m leaning towards stretching, maybe some yoga…just chilling for another day and really giving it my all tomorrow. I’ll update you with what I end up doing.

I did go over to the More/Fitness Women’s Half expo for a little while today. I remembered from last year that it was a bit better than the expo for the NYC Half (skipped that one this year) – though it’s still minute compared to Disney’s. I managed to get some nice samples – a Jenny Craig snack bar, which I think I’ll have pre-race tomorrow; some Playtex Sport tampons (sorry boys…they’re a necessity…well, some form of protection is); a little recipe book for grapefruit stuff that looks YUMMY; some Aveno products; and a couple of NoGii bars, but I had to be careful with those as out of the 5 samples they had out of the adult bars, 3 of them contained peanuts. You’d think that if they’re going to worry about gluten allergies they’d worry about peanut allergies as well, but apparently not. Even the “Chocolate Caramel” has peanuts in it. Not cool NoGlii. Not cool. (Though the berry paleo bar was good I must admit.) I doubt I’ll spend money on them and put it into Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s pocket, but it was interesting to try. I dropped my name in some drawings – not that I’ll win, but it’s nice to try. And tried the wheel at SkirtSports – where I got $5 off any purchase today, which would have been awesome if I could have bought anything. Oh well.

Now it’s just chill-out time. :)

Happy running!!

Broad Street Week 8 Run 1. And a URD today.

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Run 1 of week 8 was yesterday. 5.1 miles along the Hudson. In the wind – which should be a good practice in case there’s wind off the water on Saturday.

It most definitely wasn’t the easiest run I’ve had. I really struggled with myself to keep going sometimes, even finding myself thinking “Oh, I’ll just cut it short. I’ll be ok.” But I kept going. I had opted to listen to part 1 of Marathon Talk’s interview with Kathrine Switzer, and honestly that’s what kept me going. Even though I’m far slower than she was/is, listening to her talk about her struggle to bring women’s running into the public eye really put my little 5 mile run in perspective. I should be celebrating my body’s ability to run and the fact that I can enter races and just love running, even if I know I’ll never be in a position to win anything.

And so I kept going. I miscalculated the number of reps I’d need (should have gone with 15 rather than 12), and so I wasn’t at 5 when I hit the “cool down” period. I had a choice then. Leave the run at 4 miles and change or go on my own to get to 5. I opted for the second choice, and while I didn’t necessarily stick to my 3/1 ratio I didn’t simply walk to get to the 5 mile mark.

So overall, though it was a pretty rough run, I’m proud of myself for sticking it out and doing it.

And now we’re at today, where I’m taking an unscheduled rest day (URD). Sometime yesterday, my left…I’m guessing piriformis started screaming at me a bit. So today’s a day to rest it and stretch it gently (like I should have been doing all along but have been bad). Tomorrow will be the same as on Saturday I’ve got a 10K race – the Clare Fund Run. The nice thing is it’s along the beach so it should be relatively flat. Fingers crossed that things feel ok and it goes well.

BSR training mileage: 114.04

Making some decisions

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So I’ve spent the past few days (between work, sleep, etc. – not exercising yet…I’ll do a light run tomorrow) thinking about what I want this next year to look like running-wise as well as other things. While this blog will remain primarily about my running, I’m trying to integrate more, so I’ll probably touch on some different things as well.

I got a training journal from Believe I Am and have started filling it out in terms of goals. I’ve selected three to focus on for the year.

First: Finally finish a novel and/or play that I’ve been working on.
I’ve got a couple of novels in various stages of development as well as maybe a quarter of a play. In training for the marathon (and teaching and working at Disney) I let myself get away from the creative side of me, and I want to get that back. I’m committing to a minimum of writing for an hour three times a week – and in some cases “writing” may be spent detailing a character to get to know that character better and/or research if necessary into something. If it means I need to fit another Gotham class into my schedule and budget, I’ll do my best to do it.

Second: Be more active socially.
And I mean both in the general sense of the word as well as in causes I believe in. It’s too easy to let myself get isolated and not get involved – either with causes or people. I want to stretch myself and make an effort. And if that results in finding someone to hang out with on a regular basis, so be it. A relationship isn’t the end goal here. Just putting myself out there and being more involved in life.

Third: Get myself to a healthy BMI.
To be at the top of the range for my height, I need to drop 40.2 more pounds. My thinking is I’d like to go a little lower, but I’ll get there and evaluate how I look and feel. Thing number one with this will be healthier eating – more fruits and veggies and less fried things and take out. Also related food-wise? Stop over-rewarding myself for runs. Yes I need to refuel, but I don’t need a big old treat every single time. In addition to my running, be much better about my XT. I’m still contemplating joining a yoga studio, but I think that starting Monday I’m going to (assuming I can find either my print out or the version online) do the 4-week training schedule for Bob Harper’s Inside Out series. Work on my strongs in places other than just my legs. Also be more consistent about stretching and strengthening my pelvic area.

So there we have it. Goals for the year laid out. :)

And then some other decisions… Like in terms of racing.

I’ve decided NYC is out. I have to draw a line somewhere, and the cost is just too much. There are plenty of other people who don’t think it’s too much and will continue doing it. That’s great for them. I have to go with what feels right to me. And for me, if I’m going to spend that kind of money on a race, I’d rather go somewhere fun and exciting. Your mileage may vary, and that’s fine. I just don’t feel strongly enough that I HAVE to do NYC that I’m willing to cross the maximum line I set, even for “only $2″.

I know I’d mentioned San Francisco. And I do want to do it. But not in 2012. Even though I’ve read that they are generous with the time limit, I would be heartbroken if this is the year they decide to get uber strict and I wasn’t able to knock off those 33 minutes (18 of moving time if I go by my Garmin, which I paused for potty breaks). I’d rather get a good solid year of training under my belt, see what that does at Disney 2013, and THEN do SF in 2013.

So it looks like it’ll be one marathon for me in 2012. And I’m ok with that. :)

So here’s the plan:
* For the next 4 weeks, start back with some light running and do Bob’s DVD series. Weekend runs will be in the 4-6 mile range.
* February 14, I will start using Hal Higdon’s Novice 2 Half Marathon plan – with Coach Jenny’s 4/1 intervals – to train for the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia in May. Registration opens in February for that and believe me I’ve got it marked on my calendar.
As part of that, I’ll be doing a 5K (slightly earlier than the plan says, but it’s one of my favorite races and it’s fun) on March 4 – Coogan’s Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks; and a 10K on April 14, the Rockapulco Spring 10K.

* May and June will be more of a focus on XT while maintaining a base until I will start training for Disney’s Tower of Terror 10 Mile race on July 10, again using Higdon’s Novice 2 HM with Jenny’s intervals (assuming I like it and it works). Again, I’ll be trying to find a 5K and 10K to fit in there somewhere. If I can’t, I’ll do “time trials” on my own. :)

* That will fishtail into my training for the Walt Disney World Marathon, January 13, 2013. 20th Anniversary bling, baby!!
Part of that training (again, Higdon Novice 2 Marathon with Jenny’s intervals) calls for a Half Marathon, and I’m about 99% decided on Philly in November. It’s not so horribly far to travel (and there are affordable options between train or decent, safe bus), usually some Front Runners do either the half or the full, and some ROTEars are considering it as well. I think there’s a 5K and/or a 10K or two in there as well…but I don’t have the plan right in front of me.

I do plan during June to run the NYRR Mini 10K and of course the Pride Run – so clearly running training will be going on, just not as formalized as for the other races.

I’m feeling good about my decisions and what I’m going to be working towards. I feel like working to get the 9 races I needed in for the now-not-happening NYC Marathon really wore me down and kept me from focusing as clearly as I should have on other specifics. I’m hoping that limiting the number of races this year will help me to focus more on not only mileage but also strengthening what needs to be strengthened and truly being at the best place I can for WDW 2013.

Forward ho!

Yes!!!!!

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Ok, so the weather people were forecasting nasty weather for today (they were right…it’s nastiness outside). Yesterday I was slated to do Thursday’s run which didn’t happen because I wasn’t feeling up to par (fighting a cold) – 4/1 x 9. But looking at the forecast, I didn’t want to take a chance on not getting this week’s long run in. I mean, long runs are the backbone of marathon training, right? So I figured it would be better to possibly miss a short run in favor of getting a long run in.

So I did. Last night. 12.62 miles in 2:55. Average pace 13:52!! RIGHT on target for my long run paces!!! Ok, so it’s the lowest number in the range I was given, but still!!

And best of all, there was NO twinginess from the ITB!!! On either knee!!! YAY!!!!!

And yes, it turned out to be a good decision. The forecasters were right…mostly. They hadn’t predicted all the SNOW we are getting right now. Yes, they said we might get some, but not the accumulation we’re looking at. So clearly it would have been nasty and crazy to do a training run this morning when I’m fighting a cold. And tomorrow it will likely not be the best footing as I doubt the sidewalks/paths will be cleared (possibly exception being Central Park where there’s a NYRR race scheduled). So yay for making the right decision.

Went to Front Runners to chat and stuff, then went to JackRabbit to get some GU and a yoga strap so i can better do my stretches. They had peppermint GU in boxes!!!!! I got one box to try (also got a box of Chocolate Outrage). If I like it, I’ll stock up so I can have it beyond Christmas. I’ll let you know what I think. The guy who helped me said he tried some the other day and liked it. He said it’s not overly sweet which peppermint can sometimes be. Fingers crossed!!

This afternoon I did Bob Harper’s Yoga Meltdown. I always feel great when it’s over and love it. But those first 15 minutes of getting into the zen…ugh! :P

If any of you readers are doing MCM tomorrow, good luck and have a great run!! And kudos to my friend Dahlia for setting a new PR and smashing her sub-2 hour goal in the Cape Cod Half Marathon today!!

Got the plan, ready to go!!

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This morning I went for my run in Prospect Park. Having the day off from school, it was nice not to have to get up around 4 to get the run in just in case my call-in at Disney is a “yes”. On the way over on the subway, I decided that I was going to push myself during this run. Try my best not to drop to a walk, but also listen to my body. Given that I took all of last week off (save Saturday), I want to be sure not to go totally overboard this week and end up back on the DL.

I got 4.57 miles done at an average pace of 11:47. And overall I felt and feel good. I did drop to a walk in a couple of the running intervals, but I kept my walking pace up. This tells me that I really can push the pace more than I have been. And so for the rest of marathon training, I’ve got a plan.

* Midweek runs will be done at a higher pace. But also keeping it steady – other than stride on Thursdays, I’m going to try not to do mid-run surges. The final run interval will be pushed to mimic finishing strong – and also teach my body not to slow down at the end.

* Long runs will have their average pace increased to 12/12:30 minute miles. I think dropping those paces to 13/14 minute miles did have some contribution to the performances in my past two halves. Maybe not a lot of contribution, but some for sure.

* DAILY I will do Coach Jenny’s stretching plan. Work on the flexibility and staying loose!

* XT will go back to Bob Harper’s Butt and Balance and Yoga Abs combo. I may throw in Yoga for the Warrior in addition to something one day a week. But we shall see.

I am ready, and I am focused. I can do this!!!!!

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On another note, I have had a couple of friends tell me about how I’ve influenced them with my running journey. Thank you! It means more to me than I can say. While I certainly didn’t start on this to influence people, it is encouraging to me to know I have – definitely encouraging to me to keep it up!

I get the daily Runner’s World Quote of the Day in my email. And today’s really seemed to fit – in a weird way as it hasn’t really been my goal, but it’s a perk.

“My goal has always been to introduce other people to running. They might accomplish something they never thought they could.” ~ Grete Waitz

Grete Waitz statue at the Norway Pavillion at Epcot

Thank you Grete for being!

And thank you to my readers, my family and my friends who continue to encourage me!

A week and a day!!

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That’s all that’s left until the Disneyland Half Marathon ~ and my Coast to Coast medal!!! Whee!!!!

I’m in the process of working on a post with something very special I got to experience when I was at the beach the 13th-20th (so glad it wasn’t this week!!!!), and being stuck inside all weekend I might actually get it written. Fingers crossed.

But in the meantime…

Got my last long run in yesterday. 10.87 miles. Around a 13.5mm pace, which is fine for a LSR. I did a few intervals at or above tempo, and did them midway through, so that’s a plus. I opted to do it yesterday since we’re awaiting whatever’s coming, and for all intents and purposes after noon today we’ll be stuck wherever we are. Yay? Anyway, through The Marathon Show, I learned about its British “sibling” Marathon Talk, which is great! I listened to their latest one for a good portion of my run – they were talking with Bart Yasso, and that was a great interview to listen to on a last long run before a big race. My goal now is to try my darndest to do a negative split at Disneyland. I came pretty close to even splits in NYC, so I’m hoping I can really focus and do the negative split thing at DL! And then at Wine and Dine. And then it would be AWESOME to run my first full as a negative split. Fingers crossed!!

The good thing with this training plan I’ve been on (Jeff Galloway’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon plan for Time Improvement) is that it’s taken me to and beyond 10 several times. And 10 is now feeling, well, not easy-peasy, but definitely easier than I’ve done 10 before. I’ve been playing with my intervals and am trying to decide if I want to go with 2:30/1 or 2/1. I may end up just seeing how I feel the day of and making that determination. I’ll then go into the part of this plan following the Wine and Dine Half to train for the WDW Full Marathon in January. With some adaptations on the shorter mileage weeks…depending on how my legs feel I may go further than the prescribed low mileage. Now, I don’t do the “magic mile” things…and I don’t do the x200 or x800 or whatever. I don’t go to a track, and my method has just been working for me so. There we are.

I have discovered in this week just how much I slacked off in my XT. A workout DVD that used to be cake was more difficult this week. And Yoga Meltdown Level 1, which while never cake had definitely been easier, was sheer torture on Wednesday. It was slightly better on Thursday than Wednesday, but not by much. I’ll probably do it later this afternoon to stretch out and get moving. I’m usually ok with some down time, but tell me I’ll be pinned in my apartment for a while and my muscles want to move!

So… Thursday I leave for California!! I’m so excited!!! And yesterday I found out that I am going to get to be part of a special thing with runDisney: “to enjoy a special opportunity to preview and prepare for the Disneyland Half Marathon next Friday (Sept. 2) at 10:30 a.m. (PT).
This unique event is to include a meet up and Q&A with runDisney’s official training consultant, Jeff Galloway, where he’ll offer tips and suggestions to benefit all levels of runners. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to gain one-on-one training advice from Galloway, along with a photo opportunity with Galloway and a Disney character (make sure and bring your camera!), and a chance to preview the runDisney portion of Expo prior to general admission.” So friggin excited about that!!!! The rest of the time will be doing the parks, chilling, and of course on Sunday, running the Half Marathon!

Whee!!!!!

Catching up

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Yes, yes. Don’t shoot me. I shall for sure be better!! For now, here’s a catch up on the last week-ish.

6/25 – FRNY Gay and Lesbian Pride Run 5-miler
The day was charged with lots of excitement since less than 12 hours before the state senate had passed and Governor Cuomo had signed the Marriage Equality bill (now law)! So everyone was extra happy – some were hungover or still riding the buzz from the night before, but that’s beside the point. (And no, I was not one of them…I’d been at a film screening the night before and my only “vice” was simply having about 2 hours of sleep.) It was hot – in the 70s at least and 93% humidity (NYRR has removed the weather info from their site). And we had a different course that included Harlem Hills in the most evil direction. I was trying my best with a 2:30/1 ratio, but I ended up doing a lot more walking, especially on the hills. One of my running club teammates and I played leapfrog for most of the race – I’d pass her on a run interval and she’d pass me on a walk. But it kept me going. There had been mention of “misting stations” during the pre-race talk, but no one I know of ever encountered them (hint to NYRR…don’t say there are going to be things unless you know for 100% sure there are going to be things…misting stations aren’t like t-shirts where “oops, we ran out” after all; they’re either set up and ready to go or they’re not). I was again glad for my handheld as I could use the water from the fluid stations to pour over my arms and try to cool me off a little. Somewhere in the last mile, the aforementioned teammate said “Come on, let’s run this in together.” I knew it was going to be further than I usually run on my own, but we were keeping the pace slow, so I decided to go for it. All was ok until I started feeling goosebumps. When you’re hot and sweating, goosebumps are NOT a good thing. So I told her to go on ahead and I’d get there. Somehow I was not directed immediately to Medical but instead was sent to Popsicle (We give out popsicles at the end of this race. Rainbow ones of course!), and that helped. Later in the day and into the next, it became obvious that I probably should have gone to medical, but lesson learned. I finished with a time of 1:02:53 – so like 6 minutes slower than my baseline PR (which was set on a nice cool Thanksgiving morning on a course that did NOT include the evilness that is Harlem Hills), but definitely better than I’d anticipated it being.

The week in training:
Tuesday I was still feeling the effects of the heat from Saturday’s race. As evidenced by my over 13mm average pace. Ouch! Still, I was getting out there and getting foot time in.

Thursday was a little better. Still 13mm-ish average pace, but better than Tuesday.

Yes…I need to definitely get back on my XT as I’ve slacked off tremendously on that, and I’m sure that’s part of the issue.

Saturday was my long, slow run. Thanks to the subway issues, I decided the easiest thing was to start in Battery Park and head up the Hudson. 9 miles was on the schedule. I managed to keep the pace slowish and overall felt good. Well, until the last couple of miles when my old friend my ITB decided to flare up. So in spite of needing to get back on the XT wagon, I’m not ure it’ll happen today – unless I just do the abs workout on Bob Harper’s Yoga dvd before or after doing my stretches for all my leg muscles, but especially my ITB stretches.

My overall distance was 9.88 miles. Thank goodness for my trusty Garmin footpod because I had a massive runkeeper fail…

Oh yes RunKeeper, you are special. Wrong, but special.

So things overall are going well. I don’t want this entry to get overwhelming, so I’ll look back over the things I need to discuss and work on getting that done this week! Along with training! (And finding a summer job as fundage is sooooooo needed right now.)

Adventures in XT

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and other random things.

* Ok, thanks to Coach Jenny I found this really cool podcast – The Marathon Show. Wow, I’m already hooked!! It’s so much fun – and even though I’ve only done two HALF marathons so far, it gets me totally inspired for my training to start for my first full (yes, that would be Disney)!! Seriously, check out the podcast (free! iTunes store) and like it on facebook!

* I watched and cheered the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K yesterday. Holy fast speeds Batman! Leonard Patrick Komon broke the Central Park course record and ran 10K in 27:35. Friggin flying at the end! I’m happy to say I was there at the finishing chute to witness it. It was fun to cheer everyone else in as well!

* Did I mention that I’m officially registered for the Walt Disney World Wine and Dine Half? Yep, I am!

* I ran on Friday, and felt generally ok. Yesterday I did yoga during the fun run just to not push the hammy/piriformis by running two days in a row. It was a good “class”.

* Went to my first Pilates class yesterday. I’d bought a 5-class pack from Groupon back around Christmas and realized I needed to use it before it expired. This one was Mat Pilates Plus. Oh my do my abs and hips not really like me today. Thursday I’m doing a Barres and Belles class. I’m going to alternate them for the 5. Not sure if I’ll continue and but another pack or not. It’s too soon to tell.

* I’m in process of putting together what I’m calling my “Gallo-Jenn FrankenPlan” for the Disneyland Half and the Wine and Dine Half. Using some aspects of the plan Jeff Galloway put together for RunDisney and other aspects of Coach Jenny’s plan – namely the longer run/walk ratio since I’m afraid that going 2/1 will make me “seasick” so to speak – and things like her strength and stretching moves for sure!! – along with just things I like also. Since Jeff’s the RunDisney consultant, his plan takes the other Disney race possibilities into account, so everything fishtails together nicely. I’ll Gallo-Jenn FrankenPlan it for the full as well – though I’m debating if I want to do the “to finish” plan or the “to improve” plan for the full.

* KT Tape. I know I’ve been very skeptical about it, but on the advice of a friend on FB, I decided to get some and try it for my hammy. Granted, I haven’t done a run with it yet (more on that in a sec), but just walking around as much as I did today (ties in with the not doing a run in it – hang on) with it on, I didn’t feel any protesting from the hammy. Granted, I have yet to figure out how to tape it if it’s my piri acting up…because my achy point isn’t where they estimate it in their demo video, but I think I may be a believer in it. I still don’t get how it works, but it seems to. Tuesday night shall tell I’m sure.

* Tuesday night is the Wall Street Run. Yes, I’ve heard from several people that it’s kind of a clusterfuck and more like the running of the bulls, but I want to experience it for myself. If I hate it, I never have to do it again. It’s also a walk – but from the map, there are at least separate areas for runners and walkers to line up even if there aren’t corrals (I’ve heard there aren’t…or haven’t been in the past). I went to get my bib and stuff (and my friend Steve’s stuff…well, bib because I was stupid and forgot to ask him his shirt size, so I’ll get the t-shirt on Tuesday). Probably the only time in my life I’ll have a bib number for an NYRR race having 4 digits and starting with a 2! (And none of the regular colors, so I’m guessing it is just honor system lining up.) I’d planned to come home and change and go to the gym to run – because it was forecast to be stormy. Well, the MTA was having “issues” to be polite about it, so I ended up doing a lot of extra walking and opted to just not run tonight. Of course, the second I get to Times Square to get on an A or C which I knew was running, the sun starts coming out. So I should have just taken stuff with me and changed at NYRR and run Central Park. Oh well. Another rest day won’t kill me.

Good times, good times. :D

Owie!!!

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I’m not sure what caused it…whether I was going too fast in sprints – or if it’s the occasional sprint after a student who’s left the room – or what, but my right hamstring (specifically the semitendinosus from what I can gather in pictures) and possibly a bit of my piriformis have decided to be irritated.

Like since Sunday I’m guessing…though it really started only bugging me Sunday night and Monday.

So Monday was an unscheduled rest day. I did some stretching (thanks to Coach Jenny for the advice), but no running and minimal walking. It seemed to feel better.

Or not. Yesterday more stretching – and yoga meltdown. Seemed to feel better.

Or not. So today turned into another URD. :( More stretching. And I sat on a bean ball most of the day – which actually only seemed to make it more ouchy. But I added in some aleve to try and combat any inflammation.

I’m hoping it’ll be better tomorrow. Perhaps I should take the bus to the subway – or take my more train way. It’ll be less walking.

It’s really hard to rest this little irritated area when I can’t just lay on my back all day and not move it.

AARGH! I don’t need or want this right now!!

Snow = change in plans!

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Today was supposed to be a run day. I was going to try out my new CW-X compression tights. But mother nature apparently had other plans.

We got 19 inches of snow in NYC overnight. On top of everything that was still there from the Christmas blizzard and our other snows. Good times. We did get a snow day out of it since the majority of the city’s public transportation system was shut down. So that was a bonus.

I decided that rather than add the cardio (and up the injury risk) of climbing over the snow to get to the subway and the gym, I’d switch the run day and the XT day. Woo!

Ended up doing Jillian’s Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and pushing it hard. I don’t recall ever feeling like puking during it before, but today I had that feeling twice. Go me! I do make the one alteration of doing butt kicks rather than “cross-countries” because as much as I try I am simply not skilled in the techniques of cross-country skiing (ask the three different trainers at the Y where I used to go who tried to teach me how to use the NordicTrac), and I’d just end up hurting myself. But other than that I pushed every exercise as hard as I could! Go me!

So that was Day 27 of the 100 Days challenge! I’ve done something every day even if I haven’t posted it on here. I promise!

Also new in my routine? I’m doing Coach Jenny’s Killer Caterpillars every morning! 5 of them! It’s fun in my NYC apartment…I manage 2 or 3, then turn during the hang down section – while hanging down – and go the other direction. Hee! I will probably also do them before and after running – which should earn me some funny looks at the gym…I’m thinking people will just be like “Oh, crazy…” in the parks. It is NYC after all! Hee!