Category Archives: Exercise

Workout + Very Veggie Breakfasts

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Recently, a friend asked me to share more about my workouts on the blog.  I am not a personal trainer, but I am MY personal trainer. I’m happy to share what what works for me, but I will not claim … Continue reading →

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Improvement

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

I’m happy to say that after some anxiety and trouble getting started, I have started to tackle my scariest resolution: run 3 miles in 27 minutes or less. To get me started on my larger goal, I set a much … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

My resolutions: Exercise every day. Because I want to have a healthy body, not because I have to. Even if it’s just a stroll through the neighborhood. Mix it up. Running is not the only thing out there. Continue with … Continue reading →

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Days 25, 26, and 27

Posted on December 28, 2010 by

That walk around the neighborhood never happened on Christmas, so I’ll call day 25 a rest day. On the 26th, something funny happened. I woke up at 5:45 and got ready to go to the gym. I thought it was … Continue reading →

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Days 21-24, a very brief update.

Posted on December 25, 2010 by

Holidays are exhausting. I’ll be back to my normal life (more or less) tomorrow, and I can’t wait. Day 21: focused on arms. Ran a quick 2 miles. (20.6 miles to go) Day 22: ran/walked 4 miles. (16.6 miles to … Continue reading →

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Days 18, 19, and 20: Birthday Weekend

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

No day 17 post, because there’s really nothing to say but 0 miles. Saturday began with two of my favorite things: Greek yogurt and a haircut. I’m still unsure about the actual result of the haircut, but the experience is … Continue reading →

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Days 13, 14, 15, 16

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

December 13 I had 3 goals today. 1. Cross the 55 mile mark 2. Upper body strength training (I’ve been totally neglecting weight training since I’ve been so focused on running and walking) 3. Make vegetable dumpling soup I did … Continue reading →

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Days 10, 11, and 12

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

December 10 I got up early to go for a quick run before work. 3.2 miles plus the 0.8 mile gym walk. 48.2 miles down, 51.8 to go. December 11 This was an intentional rest day because my heel was … Continue reading →

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Day 9: Chana Masala and Cranberry Relish

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

I have been eating some amazing bowls of oatmeal lately. Here’s one from yesterday: Oats, granny smith apple, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, cinnamon, and a splash of agave nectar. Today also started with a fantastic bowl of oats, which was … Continue reading →

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Days 7 and 8

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

December 7 and 8 were uneventful. This post is really just for my mile tracking benefit. December 7 Walked 2 miles. 30.7 miles down, 69.3 to go December 8 I convinced myself to get to the gym before working my … Continue reading →

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