This SUCKS

Hi Everyone!

I haven't posted in a while since I haven't ran in a while. I pulled my groin last Sunday and have basically been immobile. I tried running on Sunday, but I think it made the problem worse. I have still been hitting the gym incorporating the elliptical and bike, but I feel inadequate. I have been focusing on lifting more, but I really miss running.

I am hopefully going to the doctors later this week and maybe getting an x-ray/MRI. I need answers. Even though I really don't want the only answer to be..."well rest, don't run!". I hate sitting around. Ever since I was a little kid I was always doing things. Whether it was sports after school, working where I walk a lot, or just pacing around the house...where my dad would yell at me to stop.

Anyways, summer has been good! I've been working a lot and reading. I am currently reading UNBROKEN by Lauren Hillenbrand and it is so good! I recommend it to anyone interested in WWII or running. (weird combo I know).

Have a great rest of the week, and I will update with what the doctor says!

Happy Father's Day Running Update

I totally forget what week I am since I have completely abandoned that schedule...oh well!

Anyways I feel as if I haven't done a workout recap in a few weeks so here we go! Lately, I have been working out with Marisa and this week wasn't too run heavy, but still super hard!

Monday: 1.75 miles + bike + arms

Tuesday: 3 fast miles w/ HIIT +abs

Wednesday: 15 minutes arc trainer/15 minutes bike+lift

Thursday: 1 mile run + legs/abs

Friday: Rest

Saturday: 3x1600 on the track + lift

=ran about 8.75 miles this week definitely the lowest total mileage in a while, but that's okay I think my body needed the rest from running!

Picking it back up hard this week with hopefully a long run mixed in since it finally doesn't seem like it's going to rain everyday.

Also I got new spandex so that's exciting:

Sports Authority had a sale

Hope everyone's weekend is going great and HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD! :)

Go Bruins! Run Reflection and a Great Read

So since the bruins are going into OT and I have about 20 minutes to kill, might as well write a blog post?

OK great!

So summer has been flying by! I have almost been home for a whole month and I can't believe it. The new job is great, internship is fun (as always), and running/workouts are finally getting better as well.

So yesterday during my 10 miler, I think I finally hit that infamous "runners high" I used to make fun of track girls talk about in high school (sorry). I felt amazing around mile 7 and had great energy, so decided I might as well keep going. I ate some carrots, triscuts, hummus, and EnergyBits about 20 minutes before my run and had a steady stream of energy! It was great! I never thought I would be able to hit double digit mileage and now I am even more confident that my half will be awesome in October.

Along with this, Marisa and I have been hitting the gym hard almost everyday after work combining cardio with alternating arms/abs/legs days so I've been getting great total body workouts!

So that's a little workout recap!

Anyways, I have been reading Salt, Sugar, Fat by Michael Moss and it is really eye opening! You never think about the countless ingredients that are scientifically (and brilliantly?) created and formed by scientists not chefs! These scientists are geniuses and spend so much time researching different ways to satisfy that craving people have for any processed food (or more commonly some salt, sugar, and fat). It really is a great read and I recommend to anyone starting to incorporate a healthier lifestyle!

Next up on the reading list:

So now on to the rest of the week which consists of work tomorrow, NYC on Friday with Kerie, and grad parties on Saturday!

Have a great rest of the week everyone!

Week 6 and my Busy Life

Hey everyone!

So I must say I am now completely NOT following that running schedule I originally posted about. I am trying to run at least 4x a week, but have been so busy lately. I am starting a new job, working 2 more weeks at market basket, and interning...so working out is going to be a bit sporadic over the next few weeks.

Anyways, Here is a recap of week 6!

Sunday: 2.37 on the treadmill +lift

Monday: 3 miles of HIIT+lift

Tuesday: 3.2 miles of HIIT+lift

Wednesday: Boston to see EnergyBits so rest day!

Thursday: Started insanity(cardio-strength and agility)+3.38 mile run/walk

Friday: Insanity Plyometrics

Saturday: Planned at least 3 miles (HIIT most likely)

Total: 14.98 (so let's say 15..)

Also everyone should try this recipe for Vegan Lasagna. It was the best thing I have every made.

Hope everyone has a great week! :)

Summer Plans and such

After 3 beautiful weeks without rain...it is looking pretty gloomy and there is a 70% chance of rain.

Notice the glare from me taking the picture 

So to keep with the theme of my running blog, here is a mid week update:
After 4 days of running in a row, my body needs some rest! My calf started hurting after a mile yesterday, so I think that it is a sign to listen to my body!

But now the focus on Summer Plans and such happenings!
So summer starts tomorrow which means no more exams, group projects, homework, etc for 4 whole months! Yay and after this semester a long break is necessary. So this summer I will be balancing working at the basket (trying to find another job, but you know how that goes) and interning with ENERGYBits! Along with this, I have Cape Cod over the 4th of July and a Cruise mid-July with my mom's side of the family. So a lot of good stuff coming up in the next few months.

Other Plans: running a lot, reading a lot, and cooking/eating a lot

Books I plan on reading: 



(all of these pictures are from amazon.com)

So...I'm basically a sucker for food related books and books written by Chelsea Handler. These ones are by her friends so I'm figuring they are just as funny. There are other books I also want to read, but can't think of them at the moment.

What are your summer plans?