Since this is supposed to be a blog about marathon training, let's start with the first real running post.
I got up this morning to get in my pilates and stretching before heading out the door for a quick eleven miles. So much to do this weekend, I needed to get my training out of the way early. I headed out the door and immediately realized it was far sunnier than I expected. Turn around - Grab a visor and back out the door. Now, you must realize that I take my long runs VERY seriously, as they are the key to surviving the marathon in one piece. I gear up with my Garmin GPS watch and my MP3 player, Nike (always Nike) trail runners and a big smile. Nothing gets in my way on long runs, EXCEPT exhaustion. And, today was one of those days. I ran down Dixwell, turned on Skiff and right onto Whitney to head downtown. I made it about 6 miles before I really started feeling that heaviness in my legs. But, because I do take it so seriously, I finished my run, even with a couple stretching stops along the way.
Mental note for this week - more protein and more hydration. I've been slacking in the hydration department lately and it really takes a toll on me.
I spent the rest of the morning having my second fitting for my bridesmaide dress. For those of you that don't know, my sister is getting married two weeks from today.
Now, I am here typing away. But, in about a half hour, I'm going to start the wiring for my new electric fence. My neighbor at work let me borrow his drench digger and I bought a diamond tooth sawblade (for the driveway). Installation will be a VERY interesting adventure. The only thing I'm not sure on is how I am going to test the fence. E-mail me if you have any volunteers.
I'll wake up early again tomorrow, but this time not for a run - it's Sunday morning YOGA class with my favorite instructor to keep my muscles loose so I can run longer and faster.
So long for today and keep running...
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Just getting started
In case I decide to post a link to my new blog on my facebook page, I would like to preface the first few postings with the fact that creating a blog was an assignment for my latest class at Boston University. But if I like it, I might just keep it up.
As usual, I am a little late getting started with a new class.
I'm going to be very honest with everyone - just picking out the font for my initial posting was a challenge for me. But, I made it through and now things seem to be moving smoothly.
From my blog title, you can probably guess that I am avid runner. In fact, I am currently training for the New York City Marathon (November 1, 2009). Every Saturday morning, I can be seen running all over New Haven, Hamden and Cheshire, trying to rack up my miles in preparation for the big race. Each week, I step a little closer to my 26.2 mile goal. Smile and wave if you see me running around town!
As much as I love running and living a healthy lifestyle, that's not all there is to "me." I am an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft.
http://www.sikorsky.com/vgn-ext-templating-SIK/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=709f45d57ef68110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&vgnextchannel=162f45d57ef68110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&provcmid=bfa955f4a9d98110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&mofvcmid=57aaebb600e98110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&mofid=47aaebb600e98110VgnVCM1000001382000a____&movcmid=609669a3a73a8110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&moid=509669a3a73a8110VgnVCM1000001382000a________
For anyone that doesn't know, we make the famous Blackhawk helicopters. I currently work on the latest model of the Blackhawk Medevacs, which just went into production last year. I also moonlight as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. I love my clients and students and get such a feeling of satisfaction when someone claims their latest milestone, whether that be dropping a dress size, or doing another 20 pushups.
I live in a very quiet neighborhood in Hamden, CT. This is my perfect little house.
I live here with my cat, First Mate. Here she is in her favorite spot, under the Christmas Tree.
We're soon adding a German Shorthaired Pointer to our little family (a new running partner for me).
In terms of school, I graduated from UCONN with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. I completed my first Masters degree with RPI (MS in Management - Operations), and since United Technologies wants to keep paying for more schooling, I decided to go back for another Masters. Thus, here I am today, creating my first blog for Professor Becker. Hope you enjoy!
As usual, I am a little late getting started with a new class.
I'm going to be very honest with everyone - just picking out the font for my initial posting was a challenge for me. But, I made it through and now things seem to be moving smoothly.
From my blog title, you can probably guess that I am avid runner. In fact, I am currently training for the New York City Marathon (November 1, 2009). Every Saturday morning, I can be seen running all over New Haven, Hamden and Cheshire, trying to rack up my miles in preparation for the big race. Each week, I step a little closer to my 26.2 mile goal. Smile and wave if you see me running around town!
As much as I love running and living a healthy lifestyle, that's not all there is to "me." I am an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft.
http://www.sikorsky.com/vgn-ext-templating-SIK/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=709f45d57ef68110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&vgnextchannel=162f45d57ef68110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&provcmid=bfa955f4a9d98110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&mofvcmid=57aaebb600e98110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&mofid=47aaebb600e98110VgnVCM1000001382000a____&movcmid=609669a3a73a8110VgnVCM1000001382000aRCRD&moid=509669a3a73a8110VgnVCM1000001382000a________
For anyone that doesn't know, we make the famous Blackhawk helicopters. I currently work on the latest model of the Blackhawk Medevacs, which just went into production last year. I also moonlight as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor. I love my clients and students and get such a feeling of satisfaction when someone claims their latest milestone, whether that be dropping a dress size, or doing another 20 pushups.
I live in a very quiet neighborhood in Hamden, CT. This is my perfect little house.
I live here with my cat, First Mate. Here she is in her favorite spot, under the Christmas Tree.We're soon adding a German Shorthaired Pointer to our little family (a new running partner for me).
In terms of school, I graduated from UCONN with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. I completed my first Masters degree with RPI (MS in Management - Operations), and since United Technologies wants to keep paying for more schooling, I decided to go back for another Masters. Thus, here I am today, creating my first blog for Professor Becker. Hope you enjoy!
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