I'm Supposed to Run a Half Marathon Right?

So I created this blog for the sole purpose of running a half marathon in October...

Well that is currently not happening anymore, so I guess I'm just blogging about my running in general. My next event is the Feaster Five Miler in November and possibly a 5k before that.

So where does that leave this blog?

Not too sure about this question. I'm still running and training, but not for anything set in stone. I've been focusing a lot on shorter distances with hill sprints and track workouts for speed, along with heavy ab and arm work.

I might start posting some food and workouts that I've been doing. So thanks for reading and stay tuned for the half marathon announcement hopefully soon!

Running Recap Finally!

Hi everyone!

Trying to get back to semi-frequent posting about my running progress, so here is a recap of last week! Being down the cape was really fun, but getting back to my normal routine was necessary after a week of indulgences so I decided to hit it hard.

Recap:

Monday: 5 miles outside before work (nice spring of the moment decision to skip the gym and run!)

Tuesday: 5.2 miles outside again

Wednesday: 3.1 HIIT in the gym and a lift! (check out my friend/EnergyBits ambassador Morganne's Tank Top Arm Circuit!)

Thursday: 4.5 miles outside

Friday: day off (food poisoning fun!)

Saturday: 2.35 miles in the gym!

Total: 20 miles!!

I was pretty damn pumped I must say. That is the most I've ever done in one week.

So now I'm on vacation again! Down in Florida then heading to the Bahamas on Monday until Saturday. Hoping to get in some workouts while I'm on the ship!

Have a great week everyone!

"Why are you doing this to me" - Grammy

I guess I never really made a post about who I actually am....well in terms of health and fitness! If I actually knew who I was and where life was going that would be a great day! Anyways here goes.

Lil bit of background:

Flashback to my first day freshman year at UMASS. I was excited, nervous, lost, and confused on how I was actually going to make it through these 4 years especially since I got monumentally lost just trying to go across campus to see Holly and Kerie. Fast forward...winter break. I was sick. Super sick. Not the I have a cold wah poor me sick, the I have a stomach infection and the worst acid reflux of my life sick. This really helped me reevaluate my life. I gained a good amount of weight, stopped paying attention to what I was eating, and worst of all did not exercise at all! AT ALL. 

Now it is spring break and I finally make a decision to change my lifestyle. I start going to the gym regularly. Biking only 20 minutes and incorporating some abs/arm exercises I remembered from high school track. I eat salads and vegetables and limit my processed foods intake and magically lose about 10lbs by May. 

FAASST FORWARD: July 11, 2013.

So here is where my life is at today. I intern with EnergyBits. I enjoy running. I started running last summer, but have really kicked it up a notch (hint this blog) and am planning my first half marathon in the fall. I eat pretty well. Summer is hard. I try to eat as many fruits and veggies possible during the day, but I treat myself everyday. I enjoy coffee, a muffin once a week, frozen yogurt, and occasionally going out to eat. I realized being super strict with myself actually caused more harm than good since it made me OBSESSIVE. 

I think everyone needs some balance in there life. Make healthy choices, exercise, enjoy your foods, and most of all:

Goodbye June, Hello July!

Hi everyone! Currently blogging from Cape Cod and its raining :( the weather hasn't been too great, but hopefully it will get better. I am on vacation until Friday woo!

But anyways, let's talk about June real quick...

The only goal I accomplished was my 10 mile run on June 5th! That was exciting and I was pretty proud...I must say. But for the rest of my goals for the month...not looking too good.

I ended up getting hurt the second to last week and was pretty much immobile in the running department for 2 weeks. But I did run 3.2 miles yesterday without much difficulty so I think I'm back to half marathon training.  YAY

So here is a look at my July Goals:
1. Run more...it's necessary. No real mileage goal just more than last month which was basically nothing...
2. Eat better. Just better. More veggies/fruits! Less processed carbs
3. Drink more water and less coffee (tempted to try giving up coffee for the month..)

So there are the goals for the month...even though they look like every month I have blogged about so far. Before I know it, it will be October aka half marathon month!!

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!