January 2012
4 posts
Week 3
Down 1.5 pounds (20 so far)
Ran 22 miles
Total mileage for January/2012: 57.6
Week 3 of 2012, still going strong. Total loss is 20 pounds since July! Hoorah! That was an exciting day. I splurged a bit this weekend as the boyfriend returned but hopefully I can make up for it this week.
As for my race a month I found this from a friend Distance Medley which is the BAA 5k, 10k, and half...
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Week 2
Down 1 pound (19.5 so far)
Ran 19.6 miles
Week 2 went pretty well towards the beginning of the week. Thursday and Friday (and today) I splurged a bit. I still lost 1 pound but could of done better. I’ve decided that I will be running my second half marathon in May, so I’ll start training for that (or increasing my milage so far).
I’ve got a busy week this week but I hope I...
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new year, new goals
So it’s 2012, yay! Since I started this blog in 2009, its had various purposes.
as a blog to talk about nonsense
to post things I wanted to remember
to document my last year in college
to explore a new state, new part of the country
to train for a half marathon
and now to run 12 races in 12 months
I’m now tempted to make it more of a self journey in losing weight and becoming...
5 months down, 7 to go!
I did a 4 mile run today in Salem, MA. It was a great way to start the new year however, I was a bit hungover from last night that it was not my best. I did run all 4 miles and clocked in at around 10:20 min/mile. Really, that’s pretty good, even for being hungover.
Salem is such a cute town, and we got to run by the water, which was amazing. It was a nice 50 degrees and sunny, perfect...
December 2011
4 posts
You will only regret the workouts you don't do. →
healthy-is-sexy:
Diet Health:
Worlds Fastest Workout Video
Britney Spears Abs
Kim Kardashian Butt
Victoria’s Secret
Erin’s Workout
Selita’s Workout P1 & P2
BODY ROCK
Cardio Exercise
Get Hot Cardio
Kiss My Tight Booty
Feel The Burn
Tight, Toned, Trim
INSANITY
Fit Test
Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Cardio Power & Resistance
Cardio Recovery
Pure Cardio
Cardio Abs
Core...
So unhealthy...
I’m really sad that my winter vacation has only been 2 days long, but I am happy to get back to Boston and eat healthy… I ate like such crap this weekend, but here’s to a fresh start!
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Awesome beyond awesome update!
I have good news related to running/weight loss as well as not.
First: I’m a music therapist!! I have been dreaming of this day since I was a sophomore in high school. I went to college to become a music therapist, I completed a 7 month music therapy internship and finally passed the board certification test! I’m so beyond thrilled!
Second: Since June I have lost 14 pounds!!! June...
November 2011
8 posts
Personal Best!!
I completed my road race for November today. It was a 5 mile turkey trot, and it was awesome. I ran my personal best! Clocking in at around 11:11 min/mile, I was so thrilled as I never ever ran below a 12min/mile.
I feel so good, and it’s just motivating to know that I can do something with just a little practice.
My december race is scheduled for December 18th, a nice 5k. Wee!
Signed up for my December race!
A 5k on December 18th in Davis Square…. It’s ‘santa’ themed… woot!
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Calories
Lately I’ve become one of those calorie counter people. I really see how counting calories and exercising are the keys to losing weight. It seems like a simple math problem that people don’t want to do so they go try everything else. Anyway…
I decided this morning I wasn’t going to the gym today. I deserved a break and have this horrible stuffy nose that just won’t...
Busy Beaver...
So I should be happy about it. I’m a bit stressed out but really, it’s all good things.
1. Part time job at the afterschool is going well. They just asked me to teach 2 kindergarten classes on Fridays. I put together a basic curriculum from now until June going through the history of music and basically covering all of the National Music Education Standards. Pretty good for not...
Pretty awesome week
I did pretty well this week. I ran a total of 15 miles, 2.5 or so a day. I also did an additional 20-30 mins of cardio at the gym and then did weights. I think finally I figured out what weights I need to use and how to use the machines or free weights because man am I sore. I did arms yesterday, using free weights and holy moly, everything is painful. But it’s a good pain.
Today was a...
October 2011
7 posts
sicky sicky
Working with kids is great. I love it. There are a few downfalls though… like getting sick at least once a month. They spread their germs so easily and even though I have a strong immune system, since I started working in a school setting last January, I’ve been sick at least once every two months. It’s just grand. But anyway, I decided I had enough energy to go for a run this...
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Half Marathons in July or August?
So as you may know I’m running one race a month and would love to complete a half marathon towards the end. I’m really considering going to a new place. Anyone know of any good half marathons in summer/early fall?
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I have a women’s 10k on Monday and I do it every year, but of course I’m now in bed with a super sore throat. It’s been getting better but let’s hope I feel well enough for the race! Don’t want to miss out, it’s gonna be beautiful!
September 2011
3 posts
long time, no update
Where have I been?
Well everywhere kind of. After the half marathon we went to London and explored there for a week until we came back to the States. We got back September 10th and then on 9/11 I donated blood at fenway park. I had crazy high iron levels which I attribute to the amount of red meat I ate in England. Anyway, then Berklee was hosting a 9/11 concert which was pretty good.
So Monday...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-9-18) →
Clare & the Reasons (20)
Metric (6)
Regina Spektor (5)
Imogen Heap (4)
Adele (3)
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Half-Marathon Tomorrow!
First off, we’d like to thank everyone who contributed to our charity, Raising the Blues, as we have now reached our target! If you are still interested in donating, please do as the donations will be gratefully accepted until September 10th. If you want to find out a little bit more about them their website is linked on our page right near the donation widget.
Secondly, we apologize for...
August 2011
4 posts
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-8-14) →
Cocos Lovers (26)
Arcade Fire (6)
Ke$ha (4)
Muse (4)
Beck (4)
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Life updates...
It’s been a while, and I’m sorry for that, but it’s been a few weeks of busy school stuff, family stuff, and moving.
I finished my internship last Friday. So I’m now officially finished with school, I just need to sign up for my certification exam, that’s another huge thing I have to do.
As soon as I finished, my mom, grandma and I drove to Michigan. We spent 5...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-8-7) →
Au Revoir Simone (32)
Art Blakey (28)
The Ataris (14)
Asobi Seksu (13)
Atlas Sound (12)
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-7-31) →
Art Blakey (37)
Cocos Lovers (25)
Arcade Fire (21)
Aretha Franklin (13)
Argyle Johansen (12)
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July 2011
13 posts
Runners reblog!
weight-obsessed:
I want to follow all the runners out there!
I don’t care if you’ve been running all your life, or just started today. I don’t care if you’re a sprinter, or a marathon runner. I don’t care if you’re underweight, or overweight.
I just want to follow other runners so reblog!:)
Westcoastrunner: August Challenge Anyone???? →
summer-of-fitness:
westcoastrunner:
Okay —- I may be am insane but I want to do a 31 day challenge for August and am SERIOUSLY considering ….
….drum roll please…………..
100 sit ups a day
Anyone else wanna join me??
Over the month that would be 3100 sit ups !!
You can do it in increments of 10, 25, or 50…
They can be sit ups,…
Count me in! Not done any core exercises in a few days so...
Change of Content
So yes, I’ve been slacking on my traveling, and really only have one weekend left which will consist of me running, doing yoga, and packing. So I’ve decided that I will now use this blog to reach some of my other followers that may not be following my half-marathon training. You can find (and follow) the joint blog that Richard and I share about our half marathon...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-7-24) →
Arcade Fire (54)
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins (22)
Jon Hopkins (17)
Ke$ha (6)
Muse (5)
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New Instrument for people who can't play... →
Any fellow tumblrs who are training for their...
catherinegetsfit:
summer-of-fitness:
I want to follow you!
I’m training for the Nike Women’s Half in San Francisco on October 16.
I’m training for the Kent Coastal Half Marathon in Kent, England on September 4th. You can check out my other blog for updates about training and what have you!
just awaiting the phone call for my first interview for my first real job as a music therapist… no big deal. (let’s just hope the nerves don’t get the best of me)
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-7-10) →
Animal Collective (53)
Anna Nalick (22)
Ansiform (20)
Andrew Bird (18)
Anna Coogan (14)
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Week 13
Home again… I know, I’m really not exploring much these weeks. It’s because I’m in the final stretch of my internship so I’ve got lots of work to finish up on. It’s so great to see an end in sight… not a great feeling to not know what comes next.
But I’ve been keeping busy with running. If you’re interested in the training journey to my first...
Etsy Store Open! →
Not much listed, but at least it’s open! Go take a look, more items to come in time.
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-7-3) →
Amy Macdonald (27)
AM (13)
Amy Millan (12)
Mumford & Sons (7)
Bon Iver (5)
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Week 12: Taste of Chicago
Week 12
I can’t believe we are already into week 12. Just 4 more weekend adventures until my time in Illinois is complete. I’m sure it will fly by.
Today I went to the Taste of Chicago in Millennium Park. I decided to take the train because I knew that parking would be crazy. I much prefer to drive just because I’m not limited to a train schedule, and I’m not sitting on...
June 2011
7 posts
Week 10 and 11: New Jersey, Boston
These past 2 weeks were my summer break between the regular school year and summer school. I did not waste one minute.
Week 10: New Jersey
As soon as school ended on Tuesday I went to the airport and headed to New Jersey. I spent time with my family and friends, it was great. I took this week to just relax, rejuvenate, and run. Since I’m still in training for my half marathon I ran a lot....
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-6-12) →
Akron/Family (59)
Alanis Morissette (23)
The Album Leaf (10)
Al Green (7)
Bob Marley & The Wailers (4)
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-6-19) →
Allison Weiss (16)
Ali Farka Touré (12)
Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté (11)
Alexi Murdoch (10)
Alexander (10)
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Week 10
Week 10
Well I didn’t quite go anywhere this weekend, but I kept busy. Summer break starts in 2 days, and I wanted to get ahead on most of my work so I wouldn’t have to be doing much of it over my break, so I’ve been quite busy. Not all of it is finished, but most is…
In addition, I’m also training for a half-marathon, so that’s been keeping me busy. You can...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-6-5) →
Akron/Family (33)
Adele (17)
Adrien and the Fine Print (5)
Matt Nathanson (5)
Air France (4)
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Week 9: Crystal Lake
Week 9
Summer is here! So much for spring, every day it’s been over 75 degrees. On Friday I went to visit a friend from school. He was doing an acoustic set at a small bar in Crystal Lake. It was great to see him, and catch up for a bit. He’s a stellar guitar player. As for the town of Crystal Lake, I didn’t see much of it.
So this week marks my last week of full school....
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-5-29) →
Thao & Mirah (13)
Regina Spektor (10)
Tune-Yards (9)
Alexander (4)
The Gift (3)
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