February 2011
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The Way I Used To Be
I don’t know why I titled this post so stupidly. Anyways, I was looking back through my posts from when I first started my blog. I used to eat so healthy! I would post everything I ate, even if I only had a couple crackers as a snack. I finally stopped doing that because I realized that no one wanted to see every morsel that went into my mouth, but it really did help me lose weight. I worked...
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Oh jeez...
Glitterandgarmins just reminded me… Chicago Marathon registration opens in less than 4 hours! I’m determined to run it, no matter how scared I am.
And it’s going to be awesome :)
1.31.11
January 2011
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bendavis asked: Ironman seems impossible. And then you sign up. And then you train. And then you do it.
F'real.
F'real.
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W5D7: 4 Mile Run
I totally did not want to run this morning. I was pouting, whining, making excuses, etc etc. But I really didn’t have any excuses, so I had to get my butt up and run! And I’m ssooo glad I did because I feel so much better now. Yesterday, I could barely run 3 miles in under 10 min. pace. Today, I ran 4.69 miles in 40 minutes, which is 8:31 pace! I had so much more energy than...
There is absolutely nothing {physically} better...
I need to remember this next time I’m feeling lazy and want to skip my workout. The last thing I wanted to do today was run, but I forced myself to go and I ran 4.7 miles in 40 minutes! Within the first 5 minutes I was in a better mood and feeling great.
Never underestimate the power of a run.
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Impromptu Treadmill Workout
Yesterday I decided to do some of my homework on the treadmill to burn a few extra calories. Don’t be fooled by the Tumblr dashboard on the screen- I did actually get some homework done!
It seems easy walking on the treadmill at 6 incline, 20 min. mile pace, but it’s not! Especially when you’re trying to do design homework at the same time. This was a test in my multitasking...
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WatchIf you don’t feel like watching the video (I don’t blame you- I don’t watch a lot of videos either) here’s the gist of it: I’m doing a vlog later where I will answer any questions I have sitting in my Ask box! So if you have any questions, let me know!
P.S. I was once again super nervous to do this video, so sorry if I sound like an idiot :) And sorry that I...
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W5D6: 3 Mile Run
Does anyone else have trouble running in the morning? I’ve heard it’s easier to run in the morning because you have more energy… but I have not found this to be true. Although, Saturdays are the only time I run in the morning and I always do cardio Friday night, so maybe that has something to do with it. I dunno. Either way these 3 miles were hard. Can I go back to bed? Pretty...
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W5D5: Cross Training
After a looonnng day of class and work, I went to Lifetime to do some cardio.
I’m wearing the new shirt I bought today! :)
Shirt: Victoria’s Secret Pants: Aerie Sports bra: Target
Total Calories Burned: 510
This is the result of: • 32 minutes on the AMT • 20 minutes on the Stairmachine • 14 minutes on the treadmill (ran 1 mile in 9:19 then walked)
I am ssooo not looking...
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Q & A
I have a list of questions that need answering and I’m so sorry to anyone who has asked me a question that I haven’t answered yet! What do you think- should I do a vlog? I think I might be too nervous for that. Maybe I’ll just write it out in a Word document and post it… hmmm.
1.28.11
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Did you know that registration for the Chicago...
Holy crap.
1.26.11
Anonymous asked: Hey Fitblr buddy! Looks like you had a fantastic run today! Keep up the awesome work. You're an inspiration for me to get out there and run!!!
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Wednesday Update
My knees were killing me after running 10 miles this morning, but they feel fine now! I don’t know what it is, but right after pretty much any run over 4 miles my knees hurt. It only lasts for 10 or 15 minutes though, or until I’m done stretching, so I can live with it for now.
Also, I just saw part of an awesome presentation by Tim Smithe (of Walter E. Smithe furniture). I...
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And the winners are...
Veggie Life!
and…
Fitness Quest!
Congrats!! I’ll be sending the make-up kits out this weekend or as soon as I get an address to send them to! Hopefully there will be more giveaways in the future :)
1.26.11
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W5D3: 10 Miles!!
Mission accomplished!! I just ran the farthest I’ve ever run and I couldn’t be happier… that it’s over! I’ll start from the beginning…
After I had breakfast (1/2 English muffin with 1/2 banana and Almond butter) I took some GU energy gel for the first time! At first I was like “Ok, this is sort of gross,” but by the time I finished it (there was a...
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W5D1: 3 Miles= Fail Undo!
After I wrote that last post about not running today, I hit a wall with my presentation and decided to hit the treadmill for my 3 mile run as a much needed break. It was brutally boring, but I somehow got through it, thanks to Family Guy and my dog being so freaking cute!
My mom came down in the middle of my run, so of course I had to have her take a pic of me running! I thought of...
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W5D1: Fail
I’m skipping today’s 3 mile run in order to get my Collateral Design presentation done for tomorrow… boo. But get excited because on Wednesday I’m going to run 10 miles!! I’m scared about this one, even though it’s only a mile further than last week’s long run. I think I’m just nervous because yesterday’s 4 mile run was completely...
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W4D7: 4 Mile Run
When I looked at my phone this morning it said it was 3 degrees outside! So needless to say I really didn’t want to run. But the Bears/Packers are on today so I’m definitely not going to be eating/drinking healthy, so I had to run.
Running tights: Under Armour Running shirt, shorts, the headband and shoes I wore but don’t have on in the photo, and neck warmer: Nike Sweatshirt:...
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W4D6: 3 Mile Run
I was planning on running on the treadmill today since the streets were covered in slush this morning, but by the time I got back from class the streets were cleared and it warmed up to a whopping 15 degrees! I even convinced Jon to go with me :)
Me: Fleece shirt and running tights: Under Armour Running shirt, shorts, and headband: Nike
Jon: Running tights: Adidas Shorts: Under Armour...
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W4D5: Cross Training
I got in a really good cardio workout yesterday at the gym. It started out good/not-so-good with running a mile in under 7 and a half minutes (woo!) and then feeling like crap afterwards because my chest was really hurting.
This is me trying to convey through photo how my chest was feeling after the run, lol.
But after that I did some other machines and had a nice workout!
Ran 1 mile on the...
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NSV!
I bought my first pair of size 8 pants since I don’t know how long ago. They’re dress pants, so the sizing is probably a little different, but still- yay! I’m completely obsessed with these pants. I never find dress pants that fit me right, and I finally did!
And I bought this awesome little jacket to go with it… I’m so excited to wear my new outfit on Tuesday for...
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Kampai
Jon took me out for an AMAZING dinner last night. We went to Kampai Japanese Steakhouse in Mount Prospect (if you live close to here- I highly recommend you try it). My favorite restaurant for the last few years has been Kegon (Japanese restaurant in Northbrook) and this Kampai place definitely rivals it.
I thought all miso soups taste about the same- not true. Maybe this wasn’t true miso...
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W4D3: 3 Mile Run
I’ll be honest, I considered running on the treadmill this morning… or just not running at all. But it’s only 3 miles and I really didn’t have a good excuse not to run (besides the fact that it’s freaking cold outside!) so I just sucked it up and did it.
Dakota Joey came with me for the first 1.8 miles, and as I was headed to drop him off at home, I slipped at the...
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W4D3: 3 Mile Run
I’ll be honest, I considered running on the treadmill this morning… or just not running at all. But it’s only 3 miles and I really didn’t have a good excuse not to run (besides the fact that it’s freaking cold outside!) so I just sucked it up and did it.
Dakota Joey came with me for the first 1.8 miles, and as I was headed to drop him off at home, I slipped at the...
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