June 22, 2008
Today I ran my second 5K (I ran my first last month). It started at 8:30am and was at a beautiful park right next to the Mississippi River. The tall trees made a green canopy above but left enough space for the brilliant sun to seep through. The wind was blowing at the perfect speed and the temperature was very pleasant.
I did reach (and surpass my goals) of beating my time and having fun. At this race I got to see the results right there. I took 92nd place at a time of 29 min. 38 sec. and a pace of 9min 33sec. I ran the first mile in 9min. 15sec. I shaved 3 minutes and 4 seconds off my last 5K!! I’m gettin’ faster!
I left the race looking forward to the next.
June 20, 2008
Just wanted to write a quick note. Tomorrow I’m running my 2nd 5K! My goals are to: beat my 1st 5K time, run the whole race, and just have fun!!!
June 17, 2008
I found this neat tool at MSN.com. Just click on any muscle in the body and there you’ll find exercises for that muscle! Bored of your same old same old? Try this tool and learn new exercises.
THE FIT ZONE
June 14, 2008
Yesterday the day began with a brilliant blue sky which soon became friends with fluffy white clouds. I took advantage of this beautiful weather and went for a run (a 4 mile one). I was glad I ran at the beginning of my day and not at the end. You see, in Minnesota weather changes in one minute. My friends and I had planned on going roller blading, but that idea was defeated by the dark angry clouds rolling in. One plus about all the rain is that all the trees are a bright green!
June 12, 2008
On June 21 I will be running in my second 5K!! I’m so excited and motivated to beat my PR (personal record). I’ve been training. Sunday I ran 4 miles outside and yesterday (Tuesday) I ran 4.5 miles on the treadmill at a pretty fast pace. My first 5K was just last month so maybe I’ll try and do one 5K every month this summer!!
June 10, 2008
The other day I was just clicking my way through my iPod and noticed that there is a very handy tool for exercisers (runners especially). A STOPWATCH!! Before I used the clock (which I had just recently figured out) and had to do a little math to figure out my times. Well, this wonderful tool not only keeps time during your route, it also figures out how long each lap was. It also tells your longest lap and your quickest lap. Your iPod saves all of this information so that you can go back and pat yourself on the back for faster times.
June 2, 2008
#24. Eat like a kid. You don’t have to give up that quick lunch if you order smaller portions: Instead of a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and large fries, opt for the cheeseburger Happy Meal. You can even play with the toy. Saves 390 calories.
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