tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46729735080476884962023-11-15T22:20:41.039-08:00Pedal Faster.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-65748808350052408092013-11-05T06:59:00.001-08:002013-11-05T06:59:08.065-08:00Kill 'em with KindnessSo a couple weeks ago, I made a mistake.<br />
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I over extended myself with workouts, I didn't sleep enough, and I didn't eat enough.<br />
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I was just go go going from one thing to the next, and when I got back to the gym to teach my second of 3 classes that day, I let my exhaustion get the best of me in the parking lot. A woman in another car and I had a non-verbal misunderstanding about a parking spot and I threw my hands up in frustration. I knew better, but I was tired and my filters were down. I didn't flip her off, just threw my hands up. </div>
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The problem with parking lots is, everyone can use them. And everyone can stop in them. And wait for you to get out of your car to demand an answer for why you made any given gesture. And then comment on your apparent sense of entitlement to a "god-appointed parking spot" and alleged insufficiency as a human being. </div>
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The problem (and actually saving grace - I kept my temper under control a lot better because of this) is that we were in front of my place of work, and I was about to go teach spin. There was a very real chance that this woman, who actually did follow me into the gym, was about to be in my class. I kept my words as civil as my low blood sugar would allow, but she still got to me. I ended up shaking in the back room for about 5 minutes before I could go back out to the spin room and hope that she didn't show up in my class. </div>
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She didn't end up coming in (she didn't even have workout clothes with or on her), but ever since then I've been sort of wary that I might end up running into her again. I don't know this woman from Eve, and I can barely even remember details about her...glasses? Short brown hair? That narrows it down. </div>
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But this morning, when a woman matching that description came into the bootcamp class I subbed, I realized that there's a shift that happened at some point in the last couple of weeks. Instead of dreading this mystery parking lot lady, I've started teaching every class as if she *is* going to show up, and I have a point to prove. </div>
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She judged me off of a 5 minute interaction at the middle-end of a VERY long day, in which I felt cornered and defensive. That's not my best side. Not even a little. It makes me angry that she got that snapshot of me in her mind. </div>
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So now, every time someone who could potentially be her comes in (and that's pretty much every woman roughly 50ish years old with short brown hair and glasses...so like half the class) I find myself becoming obnoxiously encouraging and positive. Because if nothing else, I need to prove to myself that what she saw when I was (literally) backed into a corner wasn't me. That was a bad moment and I'm not going to let it happen again. </div>
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I'm still struggling with adjusting my attitude on this one. I know I should be better about treating it like a small group personal training session, but invariably the weeks that only 2 people show up, they're brand new people whose goals I haven't gotten to understand yet. It becomes a toss up between taking a few minutes to get to know people who may never show up again to tailor the class to them on the fly, and just going with whatever I had planned and hoping some of it aligns with what they need. It's definitely easier to just go with what I had planned, especially since most people coming to a group ex class aren't there because they want a custom class - they nearly never know how to answer the question "what do you want to get out of this?" </div>
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This morning, though, was a good one. I had 6 people in tabata. I was a little nervous that no one would come because the bus got there late and no one was there when I got there at like 6:29. Within a couple minutes though, 6 people showed up (including 2 newbies). The class worked hard, and my favorite regular was very vocal...I love that.<br />
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She laughs a lot when I tell everyone to make it harder, but at the end of the day she still does it. I pointed out today that it's taking her longer and longer to start laughing at me, which must mean it's getting easier - progress!<br />
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That same regular told me that she specifically emailed my manager to tell her that she wants me to teach a Saturday morning class - and that she's already got at least one other person recruited to come regularly.<br />
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I'm honestly flattered that she's seeking me out so much. It's really sweet.<br />
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Then, one of my other regulars shared some new stats with me about his fitness goals and such. He was really excited and proud of himself, which was great to see. The icing on the cake though? After spouting off all his achievements, he ended with "so you should definitely take some credit for that."<br />
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ZOMBIE RIDE TIME!!!!<br />
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This will be the first time I've taught it for a full 60 minutes, and this time we'll be aiming for 80-85% of max heart rate instead of 75-80%.<br />
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The first 6 songs are just entrance songs, and the last two are cooldown.<br />
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For the story, you'll have to come to class. :-DKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-52592148720809353372013-10-23T21:45:00.003-07:002013-10-23T21:45:39.541-07:00Small VictoriesOne of the things I love about teaching spin is that it gives me an outlet to shamelessly brag about my weekends, every week. My regulars have started asking how my races have gone, which makes me feel special.<br />
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Today though, I started a new thing that I hope to make a habit in my own classes (I subbed my 5th class in 3 days at lunch). I went around the room and asked everyone what their recent victories were. I got everything from "I did laundry" to "I ran 7 miles just because".<br />
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I feel like it really started the class off in a positive way, and it even gave folks something to bond over - one woman was brand new to the class and ended up chatting with the woman next to her because of her victory. I love love love seeing folks bond in my classes. That's the reason we do group ex, right? To work out WITH people, not just next to them.<br />
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On a related note, please waste 2 minutes of your life on this:<br />
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I taught 3 classes yesterday, starting with bootcamp at 530 AM. I forgot how much I love teaching stuff off bike too...it's a lot harder since you can't fake it like on a bike, but it's super fun since there's just a lot more options. I found out that if I want to keep teaching anything other than spin at this gym, I need to get certified, either in group ex or as a personal trainer. I'm thinking personal trainer, but I need to save up the $$ first. I definitely wish I'd just bitten the bullet and gotten my cert 2 years ago. Oh well. I'm thinking I'll take the exam over Christmas break so I can maybe start in January. We'll see.<br />
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What's YOUR victory, big or small?Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-91452535957313058272013-10-23T21:30:00.000-07:002013-10-23T21:30:00.183-07:00Rocking OutSunday was the Rock n Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon in Denver. I hadn't originally planned to run it (SO EXPENSIVE!), but a friend couldn't run at the last minute so I did the not-strictly-legal thing and ran it for her.<br />
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I layered up and headed downtown super early via bus. Always an adventure on public transit...I love it.<br />
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I rocked my silver sparkle skirt because it's the one that called to me. Does anyone else do that? When it comes to race day, I wear what jumps out at me. Call it bizarre ritual, call it superstition, but if an article of clothing speaks to me on race day, I wear it. I was thinking about wearing a blue tank top instead, but the pink one spoke louder.<br />
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Anyway, I wore the skirt because I love the skirt. I love it for many reasons, but one of the biggies is that it creates an instant bond with anyone else wearing the same skirt. I met Mary at the Slacker Half in June and we've run 3 halves together (more or less) since.<br />
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Mary is a fantastic running buddy - she tolerates my "fun facts" well, understands when I need to put both earbuds in (so I can't hear my own wheezing), and pushes me just a wee bit faster than I really want to go...but in the best possible way.<br />
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Mary stuck with me until about mile 10, after which she took off...bless her heart, she tried so hard to keep me in her sights but my legs just couldn't keep up.<br />
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My goal for this race was just to break 2 hours. I wasn't getting my hopes up since I really didn't train for it, but the weather was perfect (45 degrees and sunnyish), so I wasn't talking myself out of it.<br />
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Most half marathons I spend the time counting down the miles. This time I went into it thinking "ok, we're running for 2 hours, give or take. Just run." and didn't think about the miles at all until the last 2-3.<br />
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My official time was 1:57:00 - so yeah, under 2 hours. :0) The course was about a quarter mile long (several other runners agreed with me on this), so I think my time was closer to about 1:55:00...but that's not the official time, so I'm sticking with the 1:57 until I see something smaller on the official results. Let's hope the weather in December for the Fa La La is as perfect as Sunday's was.<br />
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I even got (and needed!) a space blanket at the end of the run...that totally makes me a legit runner now, right? (Well, that and using the porta potties before running...that was another first for me. Usually I avoid them like the plague...YUCK.)<br />
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A truly horrific race picture. Most of my pictures are of average ickness. This one is pretty epic though. I look like an old lady trying to bust through invisible cellophane. So hot.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-23556068939907512192013-10-21T10:42:00.002-07:002013-10-21T10:42:48.163-07:00Redemption on the RocksThis post is a week old, sorry. I started it last weekend, but wanted to wait until pics came out since I had none on my own. They're pretty bad, so I put off writing for a while longer...and now here we are.<br />
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This past weekend (10/13ish) was a biggie for me. My running year came full circle (even though it isn't nearly done) and I ran a race for the second time: Run the Rocks 5k for the ALA.<br />
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Last year I ran Run the Rocks in 32:57. The first two miles were pretty ok, but the last one is this NASTY uphill that ends with a climb up the amphitheater steps.<br />
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Yeah, I really needed 3x reminders of those precious moments. Oh well. at least I got something.<br />
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My splits for the miles were pretty funny too:<br />
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Suffice it to say, the first two miles are pretty much all downhill.<br />
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My playlist was solid...I'm kind of obsessed with one of my spin playlists:<br />
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In particular, that Britney song (Work Bitch), Best I Ever Had (Gavin Degraw), and Harlem are topping the list lately. They all make me feel like flying, which helps lighten the feet a bit. :-)<br />
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Anywho, that's that. I ran the Rock n Roll Half Marathon this weekend, and will have a post about that hopefully in the next couple of days. I have some post-race pictures from that, but I'm hoping for some action shots too. Stay tuned.<br />
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<b>Have you ever run the same race twice? How'd it go? What are your weekend victories? </b>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-11997927327225642982013-10-06T20:41:00.000-07:002013-10-06T20:41:24.031-07:00You Know You're a Runner When...I realize the title of this blog is Pedal Faster. My first fitness love is always going to be spin, particularly teaching it.<br />
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I've recently discovered...I am a runner.<br />
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Yesterday, I rode Jam the Damz in support of <a href="http://adaptiveadventures.org/" target="_blank">Adaptive Adventures</a>, <a href="http://www.craighospital.org/" target="_blank">Craig Hospital</a>, and <a href="http://ushf.org/" target="_blank">US Handcycling</a>. I'd originally signed up to ride 100k (about 62 miles), and the course looked like this:<br />
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So there's a little bit of a...hill...around 40ish miles. The hill right before 33 pretty much killed what little motivation I had left, so I opted out when the course took me past the parking lot.<br />
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It wasn't a bad ride.<br />
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The scenery was gorgeous, and the ride was all on nicely-paved bike paths. It was a really great event, overall. The SWAG was awesome (socks, shirt, headphones, and a water bottle), and the after party was easily the best one I've been too. The Craig community is small and everyone either knows each other or gets to know each other. The parking lot felt a little like a car show, with everyone showing off their sweet mods on their cars. Suffice it to say, the toys geek in me was, well, geeking out.<br />
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But that has nothing to do with running.<br />
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While I was on the course, there were a lot of runners. I was blowing by them on my bike, and all I could thing was "man, I wish I were running right now". I feel like if that doesn't make me a runner, I don't know what does.<br />
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So I guess that's that. I'm a runner.<br />
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Tomorrow morning I'm teaching tabata cycle again. Last week was kind of low - just 3 folks showed up, and no one came to abs. I was in a bit of a funk too, so it was just a blah class. Tuesday night had 2 people show up. I love teaching Spin, but it is really hard to motivate to a crowd that small. I think I need to figure out how to make small classes like that feel more like small group personal training than group ex. I haven't led small group personal training before, so I'm not 100% sure of how to do that, especially on a bike. But maybe it's time I come up with some profiles for fewer than 4 people.<br />
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So my question to you (all 2 of you who read this), is this: if you were in a small group training cycling class, what would you want to see/hear/do? If you've taken a small group training class before, what parts did you like? What didn't you like?Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-7404637433038056932013-10-01T08:44:00.002-07:002013-10-01T08:45:04.745-07:00One Foot in Front of the Other, RepeatAt this very moment, I'm waiting for the town library to open so I can take my stuff down there and pretend I really want to write this paper that's due in 2 days.<br />
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That's about where I'm at though.<br />
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I was just reading back over some of my old posts (mostly to put together a playlist for tonight), and man...I was really excited to be in fitness at one point. The thing is, I still love it. During the day it seems like just one more thing to do, but without fail, I walk out of every class feeling better about myself and life in general.<br />
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Yesterday I taught 2 classes - tabata in the AM and then subbed for Rachel in the PM. Here's the playlist (which I'm 100% in love with and could play for another 5 classes if it weren't for everyone else getting bored with it):<br />
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For Tabata, I just use whatever PowerMusic mix feels right at the time. I find that the standardized BPM mixes are working well for that class...keeps the energy up consistently and gives one less thing to focus on outside of how hard you're working.<br />
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I went to #fitsocial this weekend (a little of it anyway) and had a blast. I wish I'd had more time to attend more of the sessions, but alas...staring into space hoping this paper writes itself doesn't happen on its own. I'll have a more formal post about that later this week, hopefully. I may even put together a review post for the <a href="http://www.soybu.com/" target="_blank">Soybu </a>top I got as SWAG. It may be my new favorite, so stay tuned.<br />
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Anywho. Here's tonight's playlist:<br />
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We're going to ride the <a href="http://pedalfastergo.blogspot.com/2011/09/strength-loops.html" target="_blank">Deceptive Intervals</a> ride, but adding 60 seconds on either end so the whole set is 11 minutes each. With 2 minutes rest between each, that's about 50 minutes of work. w00t.<br />
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Anyway, I should go stake out my desk at the library.<br />
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Yay.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-51769867902031854602013-09-25T00:00:00.000-07:002013-09-25T00:00:03.279-07:00It Takes a Village3 years ago today, I married this guy:<br />
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Twu wuv right there.<br />
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We've had a lot of adventures together:<br />
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And a few more.<br />
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Then, we got married:<br />
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God it was a great wedding. I have absolutely nothing I would change about it.<br />
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The best part, though, was the family.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful mommas!</td></tr>
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Everyone says it takes a village to raise a kid. I'm sure that's true (though I don't intend to find out anytime soon), but no one really mentions the fact that the same village helps raise a marriage.<br />
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The last year and a half (living apart) has been pretty rough. With the love and support of family and friends rooting us on from the sidelines though, even the worst days have been tolerable. It seems like there's always someone there to send the perfectly timed text of encouragement or the well-placed card of support. Since day one, it's felt like we've been walking the Boston Marathon together, complete with crowds cheering us on.<br />
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Anyway. All that to say, thank you. To every person who's wished us well and hoped for our happiness, thank you. I really can't express enough how much it means to know that we have so many people rooting us on. It's so much easier to stay in love when you're so completely surrounded by it.<br />
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-65767127734486239772013-09-04T22:04:00.000-07:002013-09-04T22:04:01.794-07:00Another weekend, another raceThe Coal Creek Crossing 10 miler was a pretty solid race. Small, local (seriously, I ran back to my house to drop off my t shirt before hitting the start line), and great logo design.<br />
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The course was more dirt than I thought it'd be, which I think impacted my time a bit. My foot was also letting me know that 10 miles was maybe more than I should be doing right now, but I still managed to PR at this distance by around 6 minutes (compared to Garden of the Gods 10 miler). Still a few seconds shy of breaking 1:30 for 10 miles...argh. And I'm sure this coming weekend I'll be a few seconds shy of breaking 2 hours in the last half I'm signed up for (right now).<br />
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I know I've been terrible about blogging lately. That will likely continue, since the semester is starting to heat up (and it's only day 2...weeow).<br />
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I'm pretty stoked to be teaching a couple of Tabata cycling classes for the #fitsocial conference in a few weeks though. I'm thinking about coming up with a hashtag for my classes, so folks can tweet/instagram between Tabata rounds...any ideas? #pedalfaster? #strugglecycle? #fortheloveofgodwhydidicometothisclassagain?Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-42158597179950060682013-07-17T20:12:00.002-07:002013-07-17T20:12:33.579-07:00Aww, Thanks!In lieu of studying for ANOTHER midterm (effectively the 4th this week), I'm going to make a list of the things I've heard in the last few days that are, for better or worse, compliments.<br />
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"Yeah but you're in half marathon shape."<br />
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This is, apparently, what "half marathon shape" looks like for me. It's the most flattering of the pictures taken on Saturday, which is just kind of sad.<br />
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"I don't think you're awkward. No, you're just...blunt."<br />
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I don't have a picture for this. Google "blunt" and you get marijuana and Emily Blunt.<br />
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Awkward though....<br />
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Ouch.<br />
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"God Kat, why aren't you fatter?"<br />
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Yup, that's me.<br />
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Actually, that's about all I've got.<br />
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I got new shoes in the mail today (don't worry, this time I tried them on in person first). Sadly, I still can't wear shoes right now. The blister on my heel has taken on a life of its own and has gotten nasty. I accidentally hit my heel on the leg of a chair during my exam today and just about started crying it hurt so much. I'll spare you guys the pictures, but suffice it to say it required an emergency run to Target over lunch to get Bactine and bandaids.<br />
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Anywho.<br />
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Back to studying.<br />
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-28658945563336155262013-07-14T19:59:00.000-07:002013-07-14T19:59:14.129-07:00MIAAs expected, PT school has once again taken over my life and the first thing to get ditched is the blog. Honestly, I just feel like I can barely function as a normal human being in IRL social situations, making anything "virtual" just about impossible to fathom. I'm really not super interesting lately. I've been running a lot of races (a LOT of races), but they've been largely unremarkable...or at least not really "first post after a long hiatus" blog-worthy.<br />
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So rather than try to live up to what I'm thinking should be some grand reentrance into the blogging world, I'm just going to jot down a few things that I remember thinking during the Sand Creek Half Marathon yesterday.<br />
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Mile -0.5: "That's a hot spot. I should change shoes. But my car is far away. And I already put the timing chip on this pair. Maybe my heel will bleed this time and then I'll be a <b>real</b> runner."<br />
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It didn't bleed. Just a nickel-sized blister on the back that I keep popping because I'm gross and that's what I do with blisters.<br />
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Mile 7ish (aid station with Gu): "Gu gels are the grown up version of Otter Pops."<br />
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Took me a couple tries to figure out you slice your cheeks less if you just squeeze the stupid things.<br />
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Mile I don't even know anymore I just wanted it to be over: "I just want to be done. Please just let me be done."<br />
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It wasn't an awful race. It just wasn't awesome. I ran a 2:10:02, which was meh. Slowest half yet. In my defense, my feet hurt and I'd gotten about 4 hours of sleep the night before. I have an anatomy exam (or 3) this week, and I hadn't run basically at all since my last half 3 weeks ago.<br />
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Oh yeah.<br />
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I run half marathons like they're nothing now. So there's that.<br />
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In June I ran the Garden of the Gods 10 Miler<br />
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Then my 4th Tough Mudder<br />
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I can't tell you how much I love that picture. I ran it with a few friends/classmates and my brother (the kid in the orange), and it was maybe my favorite one yet. Turns out having a bigger group is WAY more fun.<br />
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Then the next weekend I ran the Slacker Half Marathon, which is all down hill<br />
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During that race, I made a friend who, it turns out, is as addicted to races as I am. She's also a Sparkler, so it's easy to find each other.<br />
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I ran a whole mess of races in April and May too (and a couple in March as well)...here are a few other pictures:<br />
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Graffiti Run 5k<br />
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Drop Your Drawers 5k<br />
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Bunny Bolt 5k<br />
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I guess that's all the ones I have pictures from. Thought I had more selfies but I guess not. Oh well. As you can see, the skirt has been making its rounds. I think I've run 16 races this year and I have 11 more left through December. I guess that's probably enough, huh? One of those 11 is my first cycling event, Jam the Damz, to benefit Craig Hospital. They do amazing work with people who've sustained spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries, and I'm hoping one day I get to join their team. If you're at all interested in helping out, please consider donating <a href="http://jamthedamz2013.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1074776&lis=1&kntae1074776=5E1E8CF4BA8E490CBB280EA1789A5C8E&supId=387644971" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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What else...<br />
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Log n Blog is still going. Log your miles!<br />
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I'm almost to the point that I'm circling back on races...I'm already registered for <a href="http://action.lung.org/site/TR/RunWalk/ALASW_Southwest?px=5223577&pg=personal&fr_id=7610" target="_blank">Run the Rocks</a> again.<br />
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I also started a facebook page for my running team (which has been 90% just me), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGaitKeepers" target="_blank">The Gait Keepers</a>. Every time a race has an option to register as a team for cheaper, I do. I decided that we should also have a tshirt option, so I made one.<br />
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So that's going to arrive on my doorstep any day now. Can't wait.<br />
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Anywho. I'm sure there's an article I should be reading or a blood supply I should be drawing, so I'll leave it at that. Hopefully I'll be better about updating, but no promises. We'll see.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-83680737483407737402013-03-28T13:38:00.000-07:002013-03-28T13:38:12.476-07:00Oh Hai. I guess I never wrote about my first half, huh?<br />
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The gist of it:<br />
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I finished. I did better than I'd hoped, but it felt AWFUL. I wasn't the only one that felt awful though, so I didn't feel too badly.<br />
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At the end of the race, my brother ran backwards in front of me for a bit to get a couple of awesome pictures:<br />
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My time was 2:06:38, which I'm happy with. Considering I had to walk most of mile 8 because of bonk, that's not awful.
IN case you feel like joining me, here's what's coming up:<br />
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Don't judge - I know that's a lot of races. I'm addicted. I know. Oh well.<br />
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Spin has been going well too. Next week's class is going to be epic I think. Like, superhero epic. Mentally challenging, physically brutal (if you're doing it right), but rewarding. Should be awesome.<br />
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Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-50654010195022867002013-03-12T15:49:00.004-07:002013-03-12T15:49:47.952-07:00Midterms PlaylistNot great at posting interesting stuff, sorry about that. Here's tonight's playlist anyway:<br />
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<i>Proud<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Heather Small</i><br />
<i>Paint It Black<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vanessa Carlton</i><br />
<i>S&M (Come On)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rihanna</i><br />
<i>What The Hell<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Avril Lavigne</i><br />
<i>Planetary (GO!)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>My Chemical Romance</i><br />
<i>Panic Switch<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Silversun Pickups</i><br />
<i>Thriller/Heads Will Roll<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Glee Cast</i><br />
<i>Like OMG, Baby<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>DJ Earworm</i><br />
<i>Till The World Ends<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Britney Spears</i><br />
<i>Into The Night (Featuring Chad Kroeger)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Santana</i><br />
<i>Black Betty<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ram Jam</i><br />
<i>This Is How A Heart Breaks<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rob Thomas</i><br />
<i>Bass Creator<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Basshunter</i><br />
<i>Devour<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Shinedown</i><br />
<i>White Rabbit<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Emiliana Torrini</i><br />
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<i>Paramore - Crush Crush Crush (DjTaly<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:38</i><br />
<i>Highway Unicorn (Road To Love)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lady Gaga<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:16</i><br />
<i>Fall (Remixed By M83 VS Big Black Delta)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Daft Punk<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:55</i><br />
<i>Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Big & Rich<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:22</i><br />
<i>P!nk - Try (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:18</i><br />
<i>Follow Me Follow Me (Fast 5 Hybrid Remix)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Tejo Black Alien and Speed<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:08</i><br />
<i>Nicki Minaj Pound the Alarm Remix [R<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:43</i><br />
<i>Haddaway - What Is Love 2013 (Andrew<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>6:04</i><br />
<i>Zombie (Techno Remix)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5:22</i><br />
<i>Barbara Streisand (Original Mix)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Duck Sauce<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5:00</i><br />
<i>Linkin Park - In The End (DJ Yoj Rem<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:30</i><br />
<i>Celine Dion - I Drive All Night<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5:19</i><br />
<i>Imprint<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>DoubleDrive <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:00</i><br />
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That first song was just the "welcome to class, find a bike" song, obviously. The ride was a modified version of the <a href="http://pedalfastergo.blogspot.com/2012/04/bad-blogger.html" target="_blank">Road Trip spin</a>. Same basic ride, just a couple of extra hills thrown in for good measure.<br />
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<i>Spaceman<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Killers<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:47</i><br />
<i>The Longest Day of My Life<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Armin Van Buuren<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>10:23</i><br />
<i>Nicki Minaj Pound the Alarm Remix [R<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:43</i><br />
<i>Calvin Harris ft. Florence Welch- Sw<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:28</i><br />
<i>Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worr<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:24</i><br />
<i>059 - Ke$ha - Take It Off<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>DJ Willis (williswho.com)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:35</i><br />
<i>I Want You To Want Me (Live)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Cheap Trick<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:38</i><br />
<i>Some Nights<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fun.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:37</i><br />
<i>Set Fire to the Rain (House Remix)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Capt Kirk<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:26</i><br />
<i>Danger Zone (Album Version)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Kenny Loggins<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:38</i><br />
<i>Bulletproof<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>La Roux<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3:26</i><br />
<i>Titanium<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>David Guetta Feat Sia<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:05</i><br />
<i>Eminem - Lose Yourself<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Eminem<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5:26</i><br />
<i>Stubborn Love by The Lumineers (Lyri<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>4:33</i><br />
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It's going to be a "ride to the music" kind of week. Honestly, I haven't even listened to that playlist anyway, so it will likely change up a bit before class anyway.<br />
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That's about it. We're hitting midterms, so it's been and will continue to be a bumpy week.<br />
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Oh, and I ran my first half marathon on Sunday. So there's that.<br />
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Maybe soon there will be a race recap, since that was kind of a big deal race for me. 2:06:38, which isn't too shabby considering it was my first and I was just hoping to finish in one piece.<br />
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Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-13979245654607275352013-02-18T20:35:00.002-08:002013-02-18T21:15:09.242-08:00Sneak Peek PlaylistHere's the line up (more or less) for tomorrow:<br />
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<i>Plowed - Sponge</i><br />
<i>Right Now - SR-71</i><br />
<i>The Art Of Losing - American Hi-Fi</i><br />
<i>Cowboy Casanova - Carrie Underwood</i><br />
<i>Ke$ha - Die Young (Lyric Video)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></i><br />
<i>Alexandra Stan - Mr Saxobeat</i><br />
<i>Usher - Scream (Audio)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></i><br />
<i>Seven Nation Army (The Glitch Mob Remix) - The White Stripes</i><br />
<i>Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child</i><br />
<i>I Put A Spell On You - Marilyn Manson</i><br />
<i>Killin' It - Krewella</i><br />
<i>Remix (I Like The) - NKOTB</i><br />
<i>If I Had You - Adam Lambert</i><br />
<i>Thriller/Heads Will Roll - Glee Cast</i><br />
<i>Everybody & Ray Speak No Americano (Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP vs. Backstreet Boys vs. Ray Charles vs. Phantom of the Opera vs. Benny Benassi)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Mashup-Germany vs. Faroff</i><br />
<i>Feel Again - OneRepublic</i><br />
<i>Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand - Primitive Radio Gods</i><br />
<i>Walk - Foo Fighters</i><br />
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This whole 60 minutes instead of 45 thing is throwing me way off...I'm so used to having effectively 35 minutes of hard work to come up with - those extra 15 really make a difference. Blerg. There are a couple of songs I'm not totally sold on (Scream, for example - great beat but man it's a filthy song), but I think this will work. I really need to get a better vibe of who's going to be in the class and this will get easier I think. </div>
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I feel like I should have some more BSB and N'Sync or something in there, but this isn't actually a 90's song. Go figure.<br />
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Anyway. That's the plan. For now. Hope to see you there!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-85458330616342859112013-02-17T13:57:00.000-08:002013-02-17T13:57:57.945-08:00First Spin, Or: The Princess is Back in the CastleSneak peek: Tuesday's class is going to be a profile repeat of <a href="http://pedalfastergo.blogspot.com/2011/09/too-organized-for-my-own-good.html" target="_blank">this gem</a>.<br />
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The obstacles will be 5 minutes each (55 minutes of work), and the playlist will be different from whatever it was last time (I don't even remember).Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-71223154652504982512013-02-14T21:02:00.002-08:002013-02-14T21:02:40.848-08:00Tuesday NightsWoah, hey, what's that to the right over there? Is that a calendar??<br />
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Yeah buddy, finally...I have a class! I just barely even filled out W4 stuff and I already have an official class (and got offered a second one that's unfortunately during lab meeting time...sad day). Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM, I'll be at AWC kickin' yer butt!<br />
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I really should be reading Neuro right now, so that's all I've got.<br />
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But this coming Tuesday should be my first class - come make me feel good and fill up the bikes! (Also, request music!)Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-6006258543201464022013-02-02T09:21:00.001-08:002013-02-02T09:27:12.369-08:00Back In!<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixO-Fy4-C7XJa3mPVT3AymNwLonzYzqYUdEdupZUyTMgQvzf-1Al4vUwjS_evdkYcAIomWly49MrGObuNu4Fy6D9TPomx_DEQUbJZS5W0ZQ_RQt13NMXjSLCZFS5n0NTKn6Ho9Ct7OABhj// width="240" height="320"/></center>
Remember how once upon a time I was this epicly inspiring (ha!) Group fitness instructor? Then I moved to CO to pursue a new awesome career and failed to find a group ex position for like 6 months?
Well guess what!
I just got an offer to instruct at the wellness center/gym on campus.
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Happy dance central over here. Cannot wait!!!!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-69872234196695541592013-01-29T22:03:00.001-08:002013-01-29T22:08:26.420-08:00Triathlon TuesdayToday was a good day. Clinic was good - I spent most of the day watching a knee replacement surgery, which was just crazy. It was so much more violent of a procedure than I expected...it just never registered that, in order to put hardware in your body, there's gotta be some bone crunching. Yikes yikes yikes. I definitely have a new appreciation for what my patients go through to get to the point that I'd be seeing them. Yikes.<br />
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So today started early, with a 30 minute run:<br />
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I've been running for distance for a while, and every couple of miles I find myself bored into stopping. This morning I decided to just go for time and told myself half an hour was all I needed to do, but I needed to do it. I brought a book (Warm Bodies, in case you're curious) and read while I ran, which helped a LOT.<br />
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I did it.<br />
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I know after seeing all these races this seems like no big deal, but if you look at the Nike+ logs, you'll see that there's usually at least one dip in there. Translation: I haven't actually <i>run</i> a full 5k. Every one of them has had at least a short break, somewhere in the middle. So for the race this weekend, my goal is to knock that off - I want to run the full 5k without stopping because, in the end, I can. I just get bored.<br />
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So that was this morning.<br />
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Tonight, I caught the 6:30 spin class. It was meh. Not my style I guess. But I got it done, so that's that.<br />
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After spin, I hit the pool for a while and put in half a mile (which Log n Blog counted as a full mile, so I'll be back in the pool later this week to make up the difference). I was a little bit kicking myself for quitting at half a mile, but then I went to get out of the pool and ate it and knew that was the right choice. My poor knee has some minor road rash now, courtesy of the pool deck.<br />
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Ah well.<br />
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I think today's going to be the start of a tradition though - Triathlon Tuesdays. I'm going to aim to run in the morning, then bike and swim in the evenings. We'll see how long that keeps going once classes start up again next week.<br />
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On that note, I'll leave you with the music video for the song that got me through the last few laps:<br />
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Possibly one of the most ridiculous things I've ever seen. "Ladies, you just lay there while we look rich on a boat with sweet dance moves. Yeah, just like that."Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-69613994277295634192013-01-27T21:27:00.002-08:002013-01-27T21:27:35.228-08:00Double or Nothing: Frost Giant 5k/10k Race RecapIt's a Sunday, so I must be running.<br />
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Today's training schedule had me running 9 miles. A couple months ago I found the Frost Giant 5k/10k race, which conveniently had an option to run BOTH races for a measly $33.<br />
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Umm...yes please.<br />
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SO I signed up and hoped for the best. The race took place up in Estes Park, CO.<br />
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As you can tell, this is just the armpit of Colorado. So ugly, right?<br />
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But seriously, today could not have been a better day to race. 45 degrees and sunny the whole time. Perfection. I'm not sure how well I'm going to be able to handle summer races at this rate...my poor thermostat is calibrated for "winter" running by now!<br />
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The 5k started at 11 AM (god bless them for not making it earlier...I slept until 8 and still had time to take my time getting up there) and looked like this:<br />
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It's hillier than it looks on a map. Also, it's at 7500 feet, which is NOT sealevel. It was basically a giant hill out, then down it back. There were cow pies and dirt to be had, and it was probably 2/3 trail run, but it was fun. Slower than my usual (my official time was 28:34 I think), but that's to be expected.<br />
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After the 5k, I had about half an hour to kill, so I sat in my car to keep warm. 45 isn't that cold, unless you're already soaking wet. Then it starts to be an issue.<br />
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The 10k looked something like this:<br />
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A lot more cow patties on this one. Also, a lot more hills. The first mile or so was pretty much all up hill...and it started snowing. Granted, it looked more like someone had thrown glitter over us than actual snow, but still. Principle remains.<br />
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Once again, my time was pretty lacking and my pace was abysmal. But my official time was 1:06:10, so at the very least I beat my time from the 6th grade Battle Road Run fiasco (I don't want to talk about it).<br />
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But here's the best part...<br />
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I ACTUALLY PLACED!!<br />
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Now, granted, they were giving prizes to the top 5 in each age group. And the 5k had roughly 150 runners, while the 10k had only about 80. And the age group was 26-32 so I wasn't competing against all those kids fresh out of college (or still in it). But still! I placed!!!!<br />
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The ribbons are totally the same ones you used to get for placing during Field Day in elementary school. Love it. I've never been so proud of a piece of cheap fabric in my life.<br />
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It was a good day.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-55752558089363856782013-01-21T22:12:00.000-08:002013-01-21T22:12:24.629-08:00Triple Threat Kind of DayToday was rough.<br />
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Not like "oh no, I forgot about that 20 page paper due tomorrow" kind of rough. Nope, more like "so that guy I saw one time nearly 2 weeks ago is back in the hospital and now he's much worse, but seriously why do I care this much?" kind of rough.<br />
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Long story short, the first patient I got to sort of "take the lead" on, who we discharged 10 days ago, is back and is much much worse. And it hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. I'm sure this will get easier, but for today all I keep thinking is "practicals did not prepare me for this".<br />
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SO in order to cope, I hit the gym. Hard.<br />
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This morning, I biked 15 miles before the sun even came up. After work, I put in 2 miles on the treadmill (the yahoos at the front desk couldn't figure out how to put NBC on the TVs...ugh), then went and swam a mile.<br />
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Had to walk for a bit because my right leg went numb. That's generally not a thing to ignore. It worked itself out though, and I kept plugging.<br />
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I've discovered that I'm actually ok with running on a treadmill if I have a book to read. I can make the text super big on my tablet, so I can read while I'm running.<br />
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So on that note, any suggestions?Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-29954548734729870172013-01-20T20:06:00.001-08:002013-01-20T20:06:36.480-08:00Polar Bear 5k Race RecapToday was race #2 of the RunDenver series - the Polar Bear 5k. It was at Washington Park, which I'd never been to before today. It's pretty similar to City Park, but the course is simpler...just a loop and a bit:<br />
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It was an ok run. It was cold cold cold starting out - when I left my car it was 27 degrees. By the time I got back, it'd warmed up to 50 - crazy!<br />
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This series has 2 more runs at the same park in the next 4 weeks, so it'll be cool to see how my times compare. I'm going to throw some speed work in my training to see if that helps. It feels like there's this wall at 8:30/mi that I just can't seem to get through up here. I can rock a 7:45/mi at sealevel, but at altitude? Nothing doing. Argh.<br />
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Today also started a 4 weekend streak for me. Next weekend is the Frost Giant 5k/10k up in Estes Park - and I'm running both, just because I can. Should be fun since it's even higher altitude than here. After that, there's the Superbowl and the Valentine 5ks, which are at Washington Park and part of RunDenver. Then there's a break, then on March 3 I have my half! So far I'm feeling confident that I can plod along and finish it. I'm hoping I'll be able to run the whole thing without walking, but we'll see. As much as I can't seem to go any faster than 8:30/mi, I don't seem entirely capable of going much slower than that either. So we'll see.<br />
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Anyway, that's the latest.<br />
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I got an email from a gym this week asking about an audition for spin instructor...I haven't set up a formal date yet, but keep your fingers crossed that this is the one - it's on campus, and I'm about ready to hold up a cardboard sign saying "will spin for free" or something to that effect. Every new top 40s boppy song that comes on makes me think of a new spin ride to teach...I'm dying here. I miss it.<br />
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What's on your race schedule? How's training going? What are you up to?Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-44435543383693926292013-01-05T21:01:00.000-08:002013-01-05T21:01:09.783-08:00The Haps - Running, #LognBlog2013, and Possible EmploymentLotta stuff going on around here.<br />
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First up, I ran again. It was not miraculous. But I think I've found a gym. Possibly even one I could work at. (Everyone go call 24 Hour Fitness in Broomfield and tell them you want Kat to teach spin. Don't worry if they don't know who I am. That's pretty much how Beiber got famous, right?)<br />
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Yep, I even walked a couple of times. It's been almost a month since I ran in Denver, so I feel like maybe I don't feel so terrible about that.<br />
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Tomorrow I have a 6 or 7 mile run planned, depending on which training schedule I'm looking at. Basically, I'm going to go to the gym and run while the Biggest Loser premier is on. Jillian is back, did I mention that? Don't get me wrong, I know the show is rife with things that you SHOULD NOT DO, but I still love it. Guilty pleasure.<br />
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Also on the running front, I signed up for another half, this one in June, the weekend after Tough Mudder.<br />
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Apparently this is what happens when I've had a glass of wine now. My impulse shopping is...race entrances.<br />
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What the heck have I become???<br />
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The good news about all that though, is that my miles will officially count towards something! As of Thursday, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cudptlognblogteam">CU DPT Log n Blog</a> page is LIVE!!!<br />
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Anyway, so this is kind of a big deal to me, so you'll be hearing a lot more about it as the year progresses. I've been dreaming up ways to "make miles" - like "Measured Mile Monday" where everyone who wants to comes out at lunch and jogs the measured mile on campus. Bam, one mile for everyone for that day, and it'd only take like 15 minutes absolute tops. Granted, we'd all be a little sweaty by the end on some days, but still. Worth it.<br />
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That's all I got.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295095982479294130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4672973508047688496.post-44974413746114599292012-12-19T23:55:00.003-08:002012-12-19T23:55:35.207-08:00I Ran! And there wasn't even a crowd around me or anything!<br />
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This past weekend, I discovered that I have actually acclimated to the Denver altitude, and could actually be kind of less slow if I put some effort into it. I went to visit my parents in Texas and discovered that my sealevel cruising pace is my mile-high miserable race pace.<br />
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Huh.<br />
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Not only that, but I cruised through 4.19 straight miles with only one stop. And that one was at my grandmother's house for a glass of water. Because I could.<br />
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Oh, and that dip around mile 1 was Schooner St, which has this horrific hill I just didn't see coming. Not cool.<br />
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Anyway, I really don't have a lot more to say about it than that. I had a route planned out (3.25 miles) and then proceeded to miss literally every turn I intended to make before decided to just play it safe and stay on the main drag for a bit. It was humid and cloudy, so I was drenched by the time I got back, but it was so worth it.<br />
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Guys, seriously. I think I kind of actually like running a little bit now.<br />
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But don't tell anyone ok? I'm still undecided.<br />
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In other news, the only race in Denver this weekend is the ridiculously over-priced Christmas Carol Classic. Boo. Maybe I'll just drive down to City Park and run there anyway, for habit's sake.<br />
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