First of all, THANK YOU to everyone that commented on my 5k goal post. I can’t tell you how amazing it felt to know that there are so many of you out there with the same goal. Every time I saw a new comment that said “me too” I got a little emotional. I was hesitant to post my goal but you all made me feel wonderful about it and erased any shame I felt. It’s times like these that I am so grateful to have a blog and be able to connect with this community. I LOVE YOU ALL! … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Goals, Running, SmartCoach, Training
Tagged 5k training, Distance Shorts, kate spade, kinvara4, Oiselle, Saucony, SmartCoach, SmartCoachPlus, Track
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Once upon a naive time, I started racing with no clue as to what would be considered a decent 5k time. So I started slow. Real slow with a 40:16. I dropped 4 minutes the following month ending up with a 36:09, dropped to 33:22 with a race the next month, until finally hitting 31:13 after a string of longer races including 2 half marathons, a 15k, and a 24 hour event with 3 races back to back. And that’s where the story ends. I stopped signing up for the torture thrill of short races and focused all my energy … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, Running Tools, Training
Tagged 5k training, Runner's World, smart coach plus, sub 30, The Great Gatsby
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After what seemed like a billion rainy days I finally headed out on my bike Sunday. It was beautiful, cool and breezy, and just what I needed after being cooped up all week. By the Numbers: 20 mile ride (Longest Yet! Squee!) 800 Calories burned Saw: 30 cows 7 horses 5 ducks 4 dogs And 4 bunnies!!!! I’m mostly excited about seeing these! They are adorable and it kind of made me feel like Alice out there; I was all curious and read. Where were they scurrying off to? Late to a party? hehe. I’m a dork. I just … Continue reading
Posted in Training, Triathlon
Tagged bunnies, cycling, open water swimming, Training, Triathlon
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Thank you so much to everyone that sent me congrats after finishing my first triathlon. I love this community immensely and you all keep me motivated and inspired to continue pushing myself to be better and stronger. Big sloppy virtual kisses for all of you! On Monday, I had the opportunity to attend an advanced media screening of Iron Man 3. Ever since I saw Robert Downey Jr. in the first Iron Man, I’ve been smitten with the series of action films because he brings such humor and intelligence to the role. Plus, he’s not hard on the eyes. Going … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts, Review, Triathlon
Tagged Iron Man 3 review, Movie review, Triathlon #2
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Triumph. Tears. Joy. A little puking. A lot of shock. Over too soon. All of these describe my first triathlon experience. It was a crash course in multi-sport and this Latina not only survived but won this: Aaaaaaah!! What!?! Let’s back track first though shall we? We drove to St.Petersburg after work Friday and arrived a little past midnight the night before the race. Right away I knew I wouldn’t be getting much sleep as I still had to unpack and prepare everything for the early morning wake up call at 4 a.m. ::shudders:: It was brutal folks. I climbed … Continue reading
Posted in Race Recaps, Travel, Triathlon
Tagged Meek & Mighty, My first triathlon, Race recap, St. Anthony's triathlon, Triathlon
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It’s been raining heavily for the past three days so I’m not really thrilled with mother nature right now. In fact if she were a real person, I’d be giving her the sideways stink eye. My first triathlon is in only FIVE DAYS! AH! and I’m trying my best to get some more training in but it keeps effin pouring. Here is why I am freaking out a smidgen. Some things have changed since I first started my triathlon mission a few months ago. Sadly, I am now training solo. My friend never found a bike, started having knee problems, … Continue reading
Posted in Swimming, Training, Triathlon
Tagged overcoming fear, runners for boston, Swimming, Training, Triathlon
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Ay dios mio! that was a long, hectic, crazy, fun conference week. I just came back from Hispanicize in Miami (a 5 day event with music, film, social media, journalism, and marketing panels along with concerts and parties) and immediately had to go back to work the next day. Driving 5 1/2 hours each way was not easy but I survived I am so incredibly happy with the results of my trip. Lot’s of great contacts were made and this blog is going to morph a little in the next few months. I feel so renewed, inspired, and energized. Kristina … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Fun, Giveaway, Motivation
Tagged Dove, giveaway winners, Hispanicize, Jillian michaels, Love yourself, Maximize your life tour, Thera-Gesic
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Who did they think they were messing with?!? Marathoners, Boston Marathoners no less, are some of the strongest people in the world. Not only are they physically fit and healthy, but their mental fortitude carried them through years of training, setbacks, and doubts to qualify for this prestigious race. You are no match for them. Whoever did this, you did NOT WIN.This tragedy will not cause runners to cower today or in the future. We are united. We are a Force. And your evil, insecurity, disregard for human life, will never triumph over the collective power of our positive running … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon Training, Op/Ed/Musings, Running
Tagged Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Support Resources, Runners Unite
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