tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49615191642322835352024-02-19T02:08:28.846-08:00This Mama's 26.2 mile journeyKarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-30883336191102972762011-05-30T00:56:00.000-07:002011-05-30T00:56:32.490-07:00A Double Detour in the Journey...So I have not written on this blog in quite sometime. I am not even sure that I have any followers left but I thought today would the prefect day to start blogging again. There is a slightly different focus on my blog and today I thought I would share what that focus is and why it changed. <br />
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I chose to write today for a couple of reasons:<br />
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Today was the day I was supposed to run my first marathon. Which is the whole reason I started this blog to document that journey.<br />
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Today I ran two miles after a whole month off... it was tough and challenging. <br />
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However, I have a good reason well ...two good reasons that I did not run that marathon and two mile is kinda tough for me.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRUBhvNBBfunnXL3KpUeG8hDU2QQL9LbSrGj0fQTsnpWoNK43qIXwYVX-BjYC4yWH7CAiBHH-sQpCgLy0h-Dx8KcrPBI34Ut8E56qiOk26zIW3NCClr9m3qMp3VLIkO60Z0N10Y29PQ5h/s1600/0404112113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifRUBhvNBBfunnXL3KpUeG8hDU2QQL9LbSrGj0fQTsnpWoNK43qIXwYVX-BjYC4yWH7CAiBHH-sQpCgLy0h-Dx8KcrPBI34Ut8E56qiOk26zIW3NCClr9m3qMp3VLIkO60Z0N10Y29PQ5h/s1600/0404112113.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div>We are expecting twins!! I am 15 weeks along and am due in November. The twin part of the pregnancy was a complete shock but also a wonderful surprise.<br />
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I have had a very rough pregnancy and was getting sick up to ten times a day up till about a week ago. I am finally feeling better. I was not able to run much during that time due to being so sick and running made it worse. <br />
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Since I could not train for the marathon properly I had to postpone to till next. It was a tough decision but really the best one.<br />
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Now that I am feeling better... I have started running and working out again. It is not as much as my first pregnancy but I need to listen to my body and do what is best for the two babies on board. <br />
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I am still on my journey to the a marathon is has just taken a wonderful detour and I cant wait to see how the journey unfolds.<br />
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I am happy to be back running and blogging thought!!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-27680785305707969182011-03-02T17:14:00.001-08:002011-03-02T17:14:13.035-08:00A little ABC to get to know me<span xmlns=''><p><span style='color:#555544; font-family:Tahoma'><strong>Though this would be a way to get to know me a little better<br /></strong></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='color:#555544; font-family:Tahoma'><strong>A</strong>ge: 30<br/><strong>B</strong>ed size: Queen ( I long for the day we can get a King)<br/><strong>C</strong>hore you dislike: Vacuuming… I would clean my bathroom ten times a day if it meant I never had to vacuum<br/><strong>D</strong>ogs:1 dog named Henry he is stray from Puerto Rico… our first baby!<br/><strong>E</strong>ssential start to your day: A Stretch<br/><strong>F</strong>avorite color: Blue Pink<br/><strong>G</strong>old or silver: Silver<br/><strong>H</strong>eight: 5'5"<br/><strong>I</strong>nstruments you play: None… unless you count the recorder that I learn in 3<sup>rd</sup> grade<br/><strong>J</strong>ob title: Assistant Program for a Non-profit<br/><strong>K</strong>ids: almost two year little boy!<br/><strong>L</strong>ive: Salem, MA<br/><strong>M</strong>om's name: DEBBIE<br/><strong>N</strong>ickname: Kbails, Kails, Smails Mrs Smailey<br/><strong>O</strong>vernight hospital stay: post delivery.<br/><strong>P</strong>et peeves: Not following through with something<br/><strong>Q</strong>uote from a movie: The prize is a surprise… Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and I love smiling…Smiling is my favorite<br/><strong>R</strong>ighty or lefty: righty<br/><strong>S</strong>iblings: two brothers<br/><strong>T</strong>ime you wake up: 5-6<br/><strong>U</strong>nderwear: Depends on the day<br/><strong>V</strong>egetables you don't like: Love them all<br/><strong>W</strong>hat makes you run late: Not making my lunch at night…<br/><strong>X</strong>rays you had: too many to count<br/><strong>Y</strong>ummy food you make: I love oatmeal pb cookies<br/><strong>Z</strong>oo animal favorites: Giraffes<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='color:#555544; font-family:Tahoma'>IF you decide to follow the blog world do your own ABC post the link I would love to read more about you!</span></p></span>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-14653761639374519162011-02-22T06:05:00.001-08:002011-02-22T06:08:23.603-08:00Half at the Hamptons Recap<div class="Publishwithline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Half At the Hamptons Recap…<sdtpr></sdtpr></span></span></span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: #4f81bd 1pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: accent1; mso-element: para-border-div; padding-bottom: 2pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div class="underline" style="margin: 2pt 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are a couple things I had not considered going into this race.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have not done a race more than 4 miles since May 2010</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have not ran more 7 at one times since Jan ( I have been having to split up my long runs due to my husband’s schedule)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have not done a longer race in the winter</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have never done a race as a training run’</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am too competitive to do a race as a training run</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">These maybe some of the reasons this race sucked for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or the fact is was like 14 degrees with wind gust up to 40 mph ( they did die down a little before the race).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I got to the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>race, it was so cold that I couldn’t feel my face once I walked the tenth of a mile to the hotel where registration was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I totally freaked myself out waiting for the race to start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was seriously considering going home… good thing I am too cheap to forfeit the registration money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the race started at 10am…it was a bit warmer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The view was great and it was a very well run race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was plenty of toilets to use prior to the start and two potty stops along the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was also water stops every 3 miles and they handed out gu/ hammer gels at mile 8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 1 9:47</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 2 9:30</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 3 10:27</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 4 11:20 ( took a gu and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>some water)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 5 10:48</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 6 10:56</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 7 10;38</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 8 11:04</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 9 12:15 ( Took a gu and extend walk break)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 10 11;22</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 11 11:58 ( getting discourage I was so off of my goal time</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 12<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12:22</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mile 13 11:32</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Last .32 10:15 Pace</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2;27:01 (chip time)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The course was great with some nice rolling hills that went through some beautiful neighborhoods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The volunteers were great and there was lots of crowd support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And my favorite was running the last 4 miles along the beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It had the making of a wonderful race but I was not there mentally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I decided it instead of getting upset about the race I would use it as a learning experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The following things are things that I will look into or change my next half.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fueling this included prior to the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the race was later than I normally run I think that I should have eaten more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I typically have an eggwhite sandwich start running within an hour of the race.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time I ate at 6:30 and the race did not start till ten</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I need to start practice positive talk in general but especially during running</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have always used GUs and they give me some good energy but they cuase me to burp and feel them the whole race .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I need to look into some alternatives.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I need to find some more running partners I hate running alone.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How do you fuel prior and during a race?</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What did you learn about in your last race?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-87922132228193818692011-02-22T05:37:00.001-08:002011-02-22T05:37:11.594-08:00The Week ahead…<span xmlns=''><p>So I have not being posting my weekly exercise goals because frankly who cares except me!! While I don't think anyone really cares I am going to start doing them again. I like have a record of what I am doing and it keeps me honest. To take the honesty to the next level, I am going to post recaps of the previous week. I sometimes have great intentions but life gets in the way. So here goes the pans for this week<br /></p><p><br /> </p><p>Sunday Half at the Hamptons<br /></p><p>Monday : Boot Camp<br /></p><p>Tuesday: Three Mile Run<br /></p><p>Wednesday: Boot Camp 1 mile warm up 5x 400 1 mile cool down<br /></p><p>Thrusday: Three Mile Run<br /></p><p>Friday: Boot Camp<br /></p><p>Saturday: 3mile tempo run<br /></p><p>Sunday: 6 miles<br /></p><p><br /> </p><p>I am trying out a new plan with a new goal in mind more to come later this week.</p></span>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-42467159372459846312011-02-16T18:29:00.000-08:002011-02-16T18:29:11.108-08:00Starting a running groupI know many people love to run alone and I do at times but I love running with a buddy. I have been running with my SIL but she is currently pregnant and has not been running as much. So I decided to try and find a running group. I tried a local running club but really did not click with any members plus the times of the runs were not convenient.<br />
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So embracing stepping out of my comfort zone, I have decided to set up my own running group. I am really lost on how to go about it. I really dont know too many runners in my area ( I guess the point of starting a group). I have started researching and reaching out to some people but really I am still at square one. So I thought I would reach out to the blogging world. I have a few questions...<br />
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Have you started a running group?<br />
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Live in the area and want find some running buddies?<br />
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Have any tips on how to start a group?<br />
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When researching, I stumbled upon <a href="http://irunmommies.com/">Irun Mommies</a> and was wondering if anyone had any experience with them?<br />
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Any input would be greatly appericated.<br />
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I am very excited to get this group in motion...Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-52285837603487859272011-02-15T05:33:00.000-08:002011-02-15T05:33:57.151-08:00Tangent Tuesday: The Half EditionThis weekend I am running the <a href="http://www.hamptonhalf.com/index.html">Half at the Hamptons</a> this weekend. I am very excited for the race this weekend. I have not run a half sense May 2010 so I am pumped. This is a a little unique for me sense it is more of a training run for the marathon than a race.<br />
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Three Reasons I am excited about this race...<br />
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1. We run along the beach and I find nothing more relaxing or peaceful than running along the water. I have been missing running along the water due to all the snow so I am pumped to be back along the beach. <br />
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</div>2. I am wearing my new running skirt. I just bought two skirt recently and I have fallen in love with them. I have been running in them when on the treadmill but never outside. This being New England in Winter I will be wearing tights or capris under it.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. The weather is suppose to be great this week well after today. It is suppose to be in the 40s and 50s which is pretty amazing considering the weather have been having. Though the temps wont be that high on Sunday it is suppose to be 30 and sunny. I am very happy not to be running in temps in the 10s.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">My goal for this race is 2:20. Again this is more of a training run than race so I need to stick with that pace. Though it wont be a PR it would be about 12 minute improvement from my last race so that is a plus.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you love racing?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you use them as training runs?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where is your favorite place to run?</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-58444736633962922722011-02-14T17:07:00.000-08:002011-02-14T17:08:24.591-08:00My Hot Valentine's DateI wish I was cuddling on the couch watching TV with this guy:<br />
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or this guy<br />
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But the first guy is at class and the second guy is fast asleep in his crib.<br />
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So these two are my hot dates<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your Valentine's night is a little more exciting then mine!!</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-71941371869375892702011-02-10T03:52:00.000-08:002011-02-10T03:52:39.083-08:00Recommiting...So it has been a while since my last blog post. I have been struggling this winter with running. I could go with my various reasons/ excuses that I have not ran as much as should be and thus not much to blog about in the last couple of weeks but I wont. Instead I will simply say that now everyone in the family is healthy again. I am here and I am running. I have some great blog posts and giveways coming.Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-90830436420356103982011-01-17T11:43:00.000-08:002011-01-17T11:43:04.362-08:00Two a day...I did something I have never done before... actually two things. First, I ran 10 miles on a treadmill. Before that the longest I probably did was 5 or 6 miles. Second, I ran twice in one day. I needed to get my long run but J had to work and had class so he was gone for almost 13 hours. I could not run outside with the jogging stroller due to the snow this week not to mention it was 8 degrees yesterday a little could for L Boogie. My only option was the treadmill. I was not sold on the idea but I headed down to the treadmill. I put in a movie <a href="http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/theholiday/">The Holiday</a> ( better late than never) and was getting into a good groove when L boogie who normally sleep 2 to 3 hours woke up 65 minutes into my run ( only 6.25 completed) I hoped he would fall back asleep but no luck. So I ended saying I would finish when J came home but wasn't sure I would.<br />
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Well 3 hours later I found myself back downstairs doing another 3.75 to complete the whole 10 miles. <br />
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I wish I could have done it all at once but it just wasn't feasible this weekend. I was worried that this is not as effective doing a long run at all once. I did some research, read some forums, blogs and articles about this topic.<br />
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Here an article<br />
<a href="http://www.runningplanet.com/training/splitting-your-long-run.html">http://www.runningplanet.com/training/splitting-your-long-run.html</a><br />
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And a blog post from<br />
<a href="http://www.jessruns.com/2010/11/when-its-ok-to-split-up-long-run.html">Jess Runs</a><br />
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Conclusion from my research is it ok to split your run when:<br />
That is the only option ( time constraints, heat, cold etc)<br />
You don't do it all the time<br />
You are looking to break any records in your race.<br />
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My conclusion is getting the 10 miles is better than not for me and in order for me to be successful in marathon training I need to be flexible. If some weeks my long run needs to be split so be it although i would aim for less than 3 times in a training cycle. Training as a whole is more important than one run...<br />
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I would love some more expert opinions on this topic....<br />
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Do you ever split your long runs? Why and how often?<br />
What are your thoughs on this topicaKarynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-4953463731591713092011-01-16T19:10:00.000-08:002011-01-16T19:11:03.890-08:00Plans for the week... skipping into the new week!!!I very rarely say this but I am excited to start a new week. Things have just been going great in many areas of my life... family, health, running, etc. And those things that are not going so great I feel invigorated and ready to tackle them head on. I have been focusing on exercising, clean eating and focusing on the simple things in life.... its working! Life is good!<br />
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Plans for the week<br />
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Sunday: Rest<br />
Monday: 60 min Bootcamp<br />
Tuesday: 1 mile warm up 12x 400 (90 sec RI) 1 mile cool down<br />
Wednesday: 60 Min Bootcamp<br />
Thursday: 1 mile warm up 4 mile tempo 1 mile cool down<br />
Friday: 60 Min Bootcamp<br />
Saturday: 11 mile long run<br />
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Just cause I really think this has helped my mood I will share 10 simple things that made me happy today ( in no certain order)<br />
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1. Watching L Boogie dance<br />
2. Walking my door<br />
3. The new flavors of greek yogurt<br />
4. Staying on budget at the grocery store<br />
5. J coming home after he was at work all day<br />
6. Bedtime stories with L Boogie<br />
7. Cooking dinner<br />
8. Thinking about my upcoming week<br />
9. Reading so great blogs<br />
10. Cuddling on the couch with J<br />
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What are some simple things that made you happy today?Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-56587507283824315892011-01-14T12:33:00.000-08:002011-01-14T12:33:02.402-08:00In need of a little decorating help...As you know we recently bought a treadmill. Unfortunately it is stuck in the basement since we live on the 3rd floor and I don't think my neighbors would appreciate hearing me run on my treadmill above them esp before 6am. Well I am not a fan of running in the basement so far. We live in old three family home and the basement is kinda gross and scary...<br />
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We managed to move stuff around so I am not looking at a bunch of boxes. This is my view:<br />
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Any ideas? Care to share your workout space?<br />
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I would love any decorating help... Thanks!!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-41817526050728109792011-01-13T08:11:00.000-08:002011-01-13T08:11:22.241-08:00Three Things Thursday--- the VERY random edition...So L boogie is sick and I got very little sleep last night so my thoughts are random and scattered.<br />
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1. I have been washing my hair less and less and getting more and more compliments on how good it looks. I have never thought about not washing my hair after workout but after reading many a post from <a href="http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/">Janae</a> about not washing her hair and seeing how good her hair always looks. I decided to get it a whirl on day when I was running late for work and just had time to shower but not wash my hair. I have been running in 10 degree weather and use dry shampoo but I am embracing this more and more and my hair thanks me!! So thanks to Janae for the inspiration!<br />
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2. I stumbled upon a recipe last night on <a href="http://www.andherlittledogtoo.com/">Leslie's blog</a> and I actually dreamed about it!! I cant wait to make <a href="http://www.andherlittledogtoo.com/2011/01/shaved-brussels-sprouts.html">Shaved brussels sprouts</a> tonight. This morning I made a special trip to the store to get the ingredients. I LOVED Brussels sprouts. I will let you know how it turns out!<br />
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3. The one downside (if you can really call it a downside) to owning your own treadmill is there is never a good excuse not to work out. As I said before I slept like crap so I did not make it to the gym this morning and J is working tonight so normally I would scrap it all together but I can just hop on the treadmill in the basement after L boogie goes to bed so I have no excuses. No excuses which I guess is good unless you are looking for an excuse which today I am!<br />
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What are some random thngs on your mind today??Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-12151520195652917682011-01-12T19:10:00.000-08:002011-01-12T19:10:31.957-08:00Snow Day!!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">There is nothing better than a snowy day with nothing to do and no where to go. We have been lucky to have two snow days in the days three weeks! I have such fond memories of snow days with my mom and brothers going out in the snow, drinking hot chocolate and then some baking. While J was out shoveling L boogie and I did all of these things. Except I drank coffee and he had water!! </div></div><br />
We started off with some sledding... someone was not a fan...<br />
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</div>Then Mama did a little baking during nap time. In an effort to eat cleaner and buy less processed food I made this <a href="http://www.katheats.com/favorite-foods/baked-oatmeal-snack-bars/">Baked oatmeal Squares</a>. I think they came out great... I did add a little agave sweetener to please J...<br />
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After we made some cookies... I went to the basement and tried out my new treadmill! Excuse the nasty basement floor... not the best scenery. It was a little musty and cool down there. I hope it gets better. My workouts got a little messed this week due to the weather. I was running short on time so I just did some speed work and did a 5k in 27:23!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">When I got back up stairs I was greeted by a wonderful dinner made by J... BBQ Chicken Pizza ( homemade dough and all) with roasted veggies.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Overall it was a great day!! I will end this post with a few questions for you...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">What is your favorite pizza? Do you make your own or buy it?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Has the weather put a cramp in your workouts this week?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">If you own a treadmill where do you keep it? Do you wish it was somewhere else?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great night!!</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-57299599254819325992011-01-04T02:36:00.000-08:002011-01-04T02:36:00.178-08:00Where have you been all my life???I have a new man in my life....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you use a foam roller?</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-3526362654018209172011-01-03T09:50:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:50:22.267-08:00The tale of two runs: HBBC Virtual New Year's Day Run and the Wicked Frosty Four Miler I had signed up to do the Wicked Frosty Four Miler before I started my training plan for the marathon... it is a sort of New Year's Tradition for me. I have done it all four years the race has been held even when I was six months pregnant with L Boogie. So when I realized I needed to do a 8 mile long training run I was bummed I wasn't sure how I would fit them both in. I have never done a race as part of my training run. Then I saw<a href="http://runtothefinish.blogspot.com/">Amanda's Virtual Resolution Run</a> and decided I would use that as the first half of my run. <br />
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Resolution Run Report<br />
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I had decided to do 4 miles at my gym before the race and then walk the tenth of a mile to the Frost Four start line ( Love local races). I even printed out the bib and wore it on the treadmill at the gym. (my camera broke so no pics). I wrote on my bib I will learn to love the treadmill. (Living in Ma and needing to train in the cold icy months this is a must for me even more so with my husbands schedule. ) I got many compliments and comments on the bib. I explained the race and the world of blogging to a few folks. I hopped on the treadmill and started the run.<br />
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I started cautiously since the treadmill burns me (or at least my mind) out quickly.<br />
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Mile 1 11:00 pace<br />
Mile 210:45 pace<br />
Mile 3 10:30 pace <br />
Mile 4 10:15 pace<br />
Total 4 miles in 42 minutes 10:45 pace<br />
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I felt great and probably should have pushed myself more. It actually flew by and I enjoyed my time on the treadmill. I might reach my goal of enjoying the treadmill!!<br />
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Then I hopped off the treadmill and headed over to the start line for the Frosty Four. This race is great and growing every year. It also kicks off my first race for the <a href="http://runfortheblingofit.blogspot.com/">Run for the bling of it challenge</a> ( even though there was no bling) since I waited too long to sign up and did not get a t shirt... bummer! The weather was wonderful! I ran in capris and long sleeve t-shirt ( unheard of in New England in January). The start was delayed about 20 minutes making my legs a little tired and sore. Since there had been a blizzard the week before and the streets are old and narrow it took me almost 2 minutes to cross the start line... just in time for my garmin to die. The race was very congested and almost dangerous for the first 1.5 mile people would just stop and walk without looking. There is typically someone calling out the splits but not this year. There was a great crowd presence but I was tired and struggled a bit... I think it may have been too much champagne the next before. Overall, I felt pretty good and was happy to be done when I crossed the finish. I saw my time when I finished and was slightly bummed but then I remembered it took me 2 minutes to cross the starting line. <br />
Results were 45:18 11:20 pace but if you minus the 2 minutes it is a 10:45 pace not too bad as part of my run.<br />
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After the race I grabbed some water and then I decided to run the two miles to my car. At 11:00 pace, it felt better to run then walk so I went for it. <br />
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The whole run ended up being 10 miles in 1:48 which is 10:45 pace. <br />
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I am happy with my first long run of Marathon training and it was a great way to kick of the new year. <br />
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Do ever use races as part of your longer runs for that day??Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-36341430931594648422011-01-02T18:35:00.000-08:002011-01-02T18:35:40.841-08:00Goals for the New YearI have never been one for resolutions but I have been feeling like my life has been lacking direction and focus lately. So this is the prefect time to refocus my life. It will certainly be a challenge to complete all this goal but I am excited to try!! I will be doing monthly updates to keep myself honest over this year. I am excited to see what this year brings!!<br />
<div></div>Fitness- <br />
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<ul><li>Run 1111 miles in 2011 which is roughly 93 miles a month or 23 miles per week</li>
<li>Stick to training plan including speed workouts- When not in training run 4times per week with one speed work out, one hill work out, one tempo run and long run and cross train twice</li>
<li>Run a marathon</li>
<li>PR in 10K and Half-marathon</li>
<li>Become a Half -Fanatic</li>
<li>Lift 2 to 3 times per week</li>
<li>Find a running group/ partner </li>
</ul><br />
Health-<br />
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<ul><li>Eat 4 sweet things or less a week</li>
<li>No more than 2 cups of coffee a day</li>
<li>Drink 2 cups of water to each cup of seltzer</li>
<li>Provide new and interesting meals for the whole family</li>
<li>Do weekly meal planning</li>
</ul>Blog<br />
<ul><li>Develop my writing further--- I suck as a writer</li>
<li>Bring more focus to blog</li>
<li>Comment and connect with other bloggers more</li>
<li>Meet other blogger and maybe find some blogging running partners( anyone coming to Boston for the marathon let me know)</li>
</ul>Other<br />
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<ul><li>Be a more present wife and mother</li>
<li>Enjoy the simple things in life</li>
<li>Find joy in the everyday thing</li>
</ul>What you are your goals this year??Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-35988360462732523582011-01-02T09:36:00.000-08:002011-01-02T15:08:59.313-08:00Plans for the first week of the New Year<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">I am so excited to start this week. I have a renewed commitment to running and my overall health. I can not wait to try Boot Camp and for my treadmill to come in. I have big plans for this year and I have a wonderful feeling it is going to be the best one yet!<br />
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<strong>Monday</strong>- Boot Camp </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">HBBC breakdown for the last week</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tuesday: 12/26</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6 mile run (6)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.5 mile walk (1.5)</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">20 minutes/stretching yoga (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 10.5</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Wednesday 12/27</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> 60 minute spin (6) </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">90 Power Yoga (4.5</span>)<br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk(2)</span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 14.5</span></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Thursday<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6 mile run (6)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 mile walk (3)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 11</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Friday</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.5 miles easy run (4.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">90 min hot yoga (4.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 mile walk (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 12</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.5 mile walk (1.5)</span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10 Mile run (10)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 13.5</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">Sunday</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">60 minute Spin (6)</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">Hot Power Yoga 90 mins (4.5)</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">5 mile family walk (5)</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">16.5</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">Happy New Year!</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><strong>Tuesday-</strong>13 minute warm-up -</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">6 x (1 minute fast then 2 min. easy) -</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">13 minute cool-down</span><br />
<strong>Wednesday- </strong>Boot camp and 4 mile run<br />
<strong>Thursday-</strong> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 miles easy-</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 miles @ Tempo pace -</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 miles easy </span><br />
<strong>Friday-</strong> Boot Camp<br />
<strong>Saturday -</strong>9 miles @<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">10:45 pace</span></div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-42915979836772095822011-01-01T11:34:00.000-08:002011-01-01T11:34:13.468-08:00Pajama Jeans... the new running fashion???First Happy New Year! I have lots to write about in the next couple of days but L boogie just woke up and no time to blog so I will leave you with something to ponder. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I saw three people running in these today during my race the Pajama Jean</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pajamagram.http.internapcdn.net/pajamagram/Images/ProductImages/Medium/GKPJ01301_Medium_Keyword_20101021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://pajamagram.http.internapcdn.net/pajamagram/Images/ProductImages/Medium/GKPJ01301_Medium_Keyword_20101021.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">It struck me as an odd thing to run in. I am sure they are comfy but why would you want to look like you are running in jeans. And why were 3 people not grouped together wearing them?? It left me scratching my head the whole race.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">How about you will you be adding the <a href="http://www.pajamagram.com/sellgroup/pajama-jeans.aspx?bhcp=1">pajama jean</a> to your running wardrobe in 2011?</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-51877843273741570332010-12-29T18:43:00.000-08:002010-12-29T18:43:04.820-08:0012 months of racing... well almost!So here is my tentative racing schedule. I am sure excited about. I am a planner and need to plan ahead. I am lucky to find a bunch of races in my city to limit the time away from my family on race day. My wonderful inlaws have already offer to babysit for the long races that cant push L Boogie in. I would love to do a race a month but not sure if time or money will allow. Now just to start saving to pay for all these race fees.<br />
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January <a href="http://wickedrunningclub.com/the-frosty-4/">Frosty four</a><br />
February <a href="http://www.hamptonhalf.com/hamptonhalf-info.html">Hampton half</a><br />
March <a href="http://www.bnsfitness.com/events/BlackCat.htm">The Black Cat 10 miler</a> and Olde Salem Green XC 5K<br />
April <br />
May <a href="http://rhoderaces.com/">Cox Marathon</a> & <a href="http://www.bostonsruntoremember.com/boston/index.html">Boston Runs to Remember</a><br />
June <a href="http://www.usrahm.com/Events/worcester.htm">Worcester Half Marathon</a><br />
July<br />
August The Derby Street Mile and Yankee Homecoming Road Race 5K<br />
September <a href="http://www.bnsfitness.com/events/2007_9_29.htm">Wicked half marathon</a><br />
October <a href="http://www.bnsfitness.com/events/devilchase.htm">Devil Chase 6.66</a><br />
November Wild Turkey 5 Miler<br />
December Reindeer Run 5k<br />
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What's your racing schedule like? Do you plan ahead or go by the sit of your pants? How many races do you typically do? Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-75750702325558915402010-12-27T12:53:00.000-08:002010-12-28T17:04:56.389-08:00Hitting the pavementMy gym was closed this morning due to some damage from the Blizzard yesterday... I bundled myself up ( it was 12 degrees I should add) and "hit" the pavement. And because the streets and sidewalks looked like this <br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache.boston.com/stuff/express/2010/12/27/1293505439.62-22112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://cache.boston.com/stuff/express/2010/12/27/1293505439.62-22112.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I literally hit the pavement and slipped a couple of times... Lets just say after that run I am even more grateful that Santa brought me this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.proform.com/wcsstore/ProForm/images/catalog/PFTL59510_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" n4="true" src="http://images.proform.com/wcsstore/ProForm/images/catalog/PFTL59510_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">and these...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yaktrax.com/img/pages/pro.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" n4="true" src="http://www.yaktrax.com/img/pages/pro.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These gifts will certainly be put to good us this winter and I can wait to they get here!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> My favorite reindeer and I would love to wish you all a very belated but merry Christmas!<br />
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</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-84687042803348470802010-12-27T10:16:00.001-08:002010-12-27T10:16:38.102-08:00Plans for the week and HBBC update!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Marathon training week one starts this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cant believe it!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am ready to start and cant wait for May to put all my training to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is the plan for the week.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Tuesday 10 minute warm-up 6 x (1 minute fast then 3 min. easy) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10 minute cool-down</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Wednesday Spin</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Thursday 2 miles easy, 2 miles @ Tempo pace 2 miles easy</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Friday: 4 mile race</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sunday: 8 miles 11:00 pace </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Plus 30 day shred Monday-Friday</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">I found special momentum this week and was really impress how much exercise I was able to get in!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it was impart due to all the eating I did…. Let’s just say I really enjoyed the holidays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bright side is I am down another pound!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is 6 total… not too bad for this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">HBBC breakdown for the last week</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Monday: 12/20</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">45 minute spin 4.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">20 minutes/steching yoga (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 9.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tuesday: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12/21</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 mile run (4)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 mile walk (3)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 9</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wednesday: 12/22</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 Mile run Hill work out (4)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 mile walk(3)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 9</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thursday: 12/23</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">45 min spin (4.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">90 min hot yoga (4.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 mile walk (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 12</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday: 12/24</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5 mile run (5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.5 mile walk (1.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 8.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday: 12/25</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.5<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>easy run</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 7.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunday <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12/26</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">12 mile long run (12)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">60 minutes yoga (3)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 15</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Monday 12/27</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.5 hours shoveling (7)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3 miles walk in the snow (3)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 11</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enjoy the day!!</span></span></div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-36567578143392856632010-12-19T20:39:00.000-08:002010-12-19T20:40:41.753-08:00Plans for the week and HBBC update<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is the last week before my marathon training will start. I have decided to run <a href="http://rhoderaces.com/">the marathon in RI </a> and post pone the Vermont City till 2012. Thanks for all the feedback and support. I think this is the best decision for me and I am pretty happy with it. I am very excited about finally getting underway with my training. I cant believe I am on the road to becoming a marathoner! I am still deciding on my training plan and will post about it next week. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Plans for the week:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">M: 30 day shred</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">T</span></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">30 day shred and 4 mile speed work out</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">W: 30 day shred and 4 mile easy run</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">Th: 30 day shred and 4 miles with hills</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">F: 30 day shred and a spin class</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">S: Maybe a family walk but probably a rest day</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">Su: 9 miles</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri;">I have been having great success with HBBC and it is really keeping me going during the holidays when I totally lose all control and get back on track in January. With the help of HBBC and WW, I am down a total of 5 lb since Dec 1. Only 25 lbs more to go!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">HBBC Point Breakdowns from 12/13 to 12/19</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Monday: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 Mile speed work out (4) </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">20 minutes steching yoga (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 9</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tuesday: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 mile run (4)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 8</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wednesday: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4 Mile run Hill work out (4)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1 mile walk(1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 7</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thursday: rest</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">90 min hot yoga (4.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 8.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">45 min Spin 4.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.5 mile walk (.5)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">30 day Shred (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 7</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.5<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>easy run</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Total 7.5</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunday </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9 mile long run (9)/</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 mile walk (2)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7 fruits/ vegetables (1)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Happy Monday and here's to a short cheerful week!</span></span></div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-61725792890352902002010-12-15T13:56:00.000-08:002010-12-15T13:56:10.803-08:0092.5 and other random things...<div style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div><br />
This is the number of miles I must run each month to reach my goal of 1111 miles run in 2011. I have never set a specific miles goal nor have I ever track my mileage for a whole year. I am very excited to see what the next year brings in terms of my running. I have big things planned in terms of racing and training and I think this goal will help me stay motivated especially on mornings like today when it was 11 with a windchill of 2. <br />
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Speaking of cold weather running I think it is time for me to invest in one of these<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=331673901950&id=b9a445ff0e5402ef3e40c12026c89385&index=ch1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" class="sg_i" height="300" src="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=331673901950&id=b9a445ff0e5402ef3e40c12026c89385&index=ch1" style="height: 250px; left: 0px; top: 0px; width: 250px;" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE DREADMILL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never would believe that I would get one of these because as much as I try I just cant enjoy running on the treadmill. However, it is going to be a cold long winter and J is going to be gone alot between work and school. I have a training plan to stcik to and I think the treadmill maybe the only way to go. So I am on the lookout for good treadmill that doesnt breal the bank. Any suggestions??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of suggestions, I have been getting some great comments on my blog lately and it makes me happy ( takes so little sometimes). Anyways I am confused on how to comment back to people...do I just comment back in the comments ? Or do I something else and what is that?? People are providing some great feedbacka nd I dont want them to feel ignored... I am probably over analyzing this too much as I dont most things..,, thats me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, I am starting my training for my marathon next week and I am debating between two plans:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www2.furman.edu/sites/first/Documents/FIRST%20novice%20marathon%20program.pdf">Run Less Run Faster</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.furman.edu/first/RunLessRunFaster_Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Run Less Run Faster" border="0" height="320" src="http://www.furman.edu/first/RunLessRunFaster_Cover.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">OR</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="MARATHON -THE ULTIMATE TRAINING GUIDE" border="0" height="150" src="http://www.halhigdon.com/catalog/images/MarathonUltimate.jpg" title="MARATHON -THE ULTIMATE TRAINING GUIDE" width="100" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/novices.html">Hal Higdon Novice</a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I am leaning toward the Run Less Run Faster but I want to get feedback and insight from others. What training plan did you do for your first marathon? Would you recommend it?</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Enough rambling...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great night!</div>Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-41430823016246706282010-12-13T20:22:00.000-08:002010-12-13T20:22:29.343-08:00How to choose???So as some of you may know I signed up for my first marathon in Vermont on May 29th. Then one of my best friends from college announced she was getting married on May 27th in Connecticut ( she told me days after I signed up for the race). Since the race is in Vermont we would not be able to stay over night for her wedding and I would have to keep my celebrating to a minimum. I have already registered for the race but can deffer it for a year. I started thinking about trying to find another marathon in the spring instead. I found <a href="http://rhoderaces.com/">this one in RI</a> but I cant decide if I should stick to my original plan or to do the race in RI. So I do what I do best and made a list of pros and cons.<br />
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<a href="http://rhoderaces.com/">2011 Cox Sports Marathon</a><br />
<strong>Pros:</strong><br />
Only an hour away<br />
Only one night hotel stay<br />
Friends doing the half so we could run together in the beginning and the end<br />
Family/ Friends could come and sheer me on<br />
Can attend my friend's wedding and really enjoy myself<br />
Cooler Weather<br />
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<strong>Cons:</strong><br />
Training start next week<br />
Not as big or well organized ( not sure of this more of a feeling)<br />
Pick winter race based on the Vermont race and would not correspond with this training schedule<br />
Falter course<br />
Not a cool as destination<br />
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<strong>This is the original I was going to do..</strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.vermontcitymarathon.org/page.php?pid=1&pname=home">KeyBank Vermont City Marathon</a></strong><br />
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<strong>Pros:</strong><br />
I know few ladies running this race but wont run with them they are too fast<br />
More time before training<br />
Mini a getaway<br />
Cool destination<br />
Lots of cheese and chocolate to taste afterwards<br />
Well organized race<br />
Already registered for the race<br />
Better scenery<br />
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<strong>Cons</strong>:<br />
Could not stay over night at friends wedding<br />
Only J and L Boogie would come sheer me on<br />
4 hours away<br />
2 nights in a hotel<br />
Hillier Course<br />
Possible warm temps<br />
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I am even more confused that when I started. So I turning to the bloggy world for some help... <br />
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What race would you do and why?<br />
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Thanks!!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961519164232283535.post-39012014160593384022010-12-12T19:27:00.000-08:002011-01-02T15:43:35.934-08:00HBBC Update and Plans for the weekSo it has been one busy week and I am looking at other busy one. I managed to get all my workouts in but I could not do some of the extra stuff I have been doing in the previous weeks . The competitive side of me has noticed that I am slipping in the rankings and I would love to up my exercise and HBBC points this week. On a positive note, despite the copious amounts of birthday cake consumed, I manage to lose another 1.5 lbs. which is a total of 4lbs since starting WW two weeks ago. More on WW later to come this week. <br />
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<strong>My plan for the week:</strong><br />
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30 Day Shred Monday through Friday plus 1 to 2 mile walk with the dog and baby each day<br />
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Monday: 4 Mile speed work out<br />
Tuesday: 4 mile run<br />
Wednesday: 4 Mile run Hill work out<br />
Thursday: rest<br />
Friday: Spin<br />
Saturday: 3 easy run<br />
Sunday 8 or 10 mile long run<br />
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Total mileage 25(23) miles<br />
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<strong>HBBC Catch Up</strong><br />
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12/4 Saturday<br />
3.1 (3)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
3 mile walk (3)<br />
20 minutes streching (1)<br />
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Total 8<br />
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12/5 Sunday<br />
10 mile run (10)<br />
1 mile walk (1)<br />
20 minutes stretch (1)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
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Total 13<br />
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12/6 Monday <br />
30 say shred (1)<br />
9 Minutes Yoga (4.5)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
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Total 6.5<br />
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12/7 Tuesday<br />
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5Mile run (5)<br />
30 say shred (1)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
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Total 7<br />
12/8 Wednesday<br />
30 say shred (1)<br />
4.5 Mile Run (4.5)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
20 minues streching (1)<br />
Total 7.5<br />
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12/9 Thursday<br />
30 say shred (1)<br />
6 mile run (6)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
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Total 8<br />
12/10 Friday (rest day)<br />
2 mile walk (2)<br />
7 veggies/fruit (1)<br />
40 mintues Yoga (2)<br />
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Total5<br />
Week 3 total 55<br />
12/11 Saturday <br />
1 hour Spin (6)<br />
2 Mile Walk (2)<br />
7 veggies/ fruit (1)<br />
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Total 8<br />
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12/12 Sunday<br />
9 mile Run (9)<br />
1 mile Walk (1)<br />
7 Veggies/fruit (1)<br />
20 minutes yoga/ streching (1)<br />
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Total 12<br />
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How are you doing in HBBC? <br />
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Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062420194144905467noreply@blogger.com3