A Case of the Runs

This is a really swell training tool. Since I've never had an official 5 or 10k time, I was looking for a target pace for my repeats. I just inputted my half-marathon time, and it went to work. I am pleased to know that I can run faster than the predicted times this calculator gave me, but it's a pretty good approximation. Try it for yourself if you're short-distance challenged like me! Link: http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/rununiv/mcmillanrunningcalculator.htm

Some good, sweet carbs.... Choose among: Oatmeal Dark Chocolate (cookie) Original 7 Grain (crackers) Trail Mix TLC (bar) Link: http://www.kashi.com/outreach/snack_drive

I'm surprised I have not discussed weight training, as it has become pretty important in my routine and has probably helped me avoid injury and run faster. Here are some of the things I do regularly (enjoy the varied pictures I found on Google). I usually do 3 sets of 10 with 30-40 seconds of rest in between. This is probably a bit minimalistic to some people's standards, but keep in mind that I'm not only a chick but a time-pressed one who crams these sessions in after runs. - leg curl : to bulk up my already huge hamstrings; usually between 30-40 lb. - leg press : to bulk up my already huge running thighs (quadriceps and butt); I've done up to 110 lb. - adductor machine : inner thighs; usually around 55 lb. - abductor machine : outer thighs; also around 55 lb. - standing calf raise : usually around 25 lb. - shoulder press : usually around 30 lb., though I know I can do more but don't want to grow that area any more than it already is - seated row : usually either

Here are two artificial tattoos I received while at a park party recently.

I registered for this beta site a while ago, but suddenly when I returned just today, I found that they are actually tracking my Nike+ runs. This site is sort of a combination of MySpace and the Nike+ site, part tracking, part networking. I suggest you have a look. It is clean, simple, and informative! Its loading times definitely are shorter than the Nike site's. The site was started by a regular guy, a 38-year-old from San Diego. P.S. It apparently works with Garmin devices as well, though since I don't have one, I can't attest to that myself. Also, if you enter your flickr username, any photo you tag with "runnerplus" will show up in your profile. Talk about integration! P.P.S. There is a section where everyone's PowerSongs are listed. A PowerSong is a song that basically plays on command (for that extra burst). It's fun to see who gets pumped to what! Link: http://www.runnerplus.com/

Yes, I went crazy with the workout clothes... C9 by Champion Singlet(s) I got these for various Christmas/birthday gifts. The light, moisture-resisting material makes them perfect for races and long runs. I treat these more like racing uniforms, since I don't really wear them for regular training. The one pictured here is pink, but I have a lime green one. Prospirit Mesh Shorts I got these at Target the week before all of the other shorts because I was running on boxers, much to people's dismay (not my own; they are VERY comfortable to run in, though chafing plagued me in the beginning). I don't have much to say about these. They will be good for normal, non-exceptionally sweaty runs. C9 by Champion Mesh Skort Ladies, if running makes you feel like a man, wearing this skort will bring back some sense of femininity. I got this on sale at Target, though I originally opted for a pink one, I reverted to a black (pictured here is a light blue). No need to be TOO girly now. The i

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Today is the last day one can upload miles they've logged on the Nike+ website for the Run Like NYC Challenge. As I mentioned in another entry, this is a campaign that allows you to choose a charity that benefits based on how many miles they've run between May 31 and August 5, 2007. I'm not sure how much is actually donated (even a penny for each mile would be good, considering the number of people doing this), but see the screenshot below to see how many miles I've assigned to Team in Training . In other news, I timed a mile and came in at 7:59, which was disappointing but all right considering my quads had been sore and I was running in the blazing heat of summer in the mid-afternoon. I would like to try this again after some more training. Also, I procured two bottles of Accelerade , though I am probably not going to review it until I have a long run substantial enough to warrant the use of that drink. P.S. Blogger's image uploading is very annoying. It always in

In search for stuff to review on this site, I suddenly realized that I should put up a section dedicated to samples for runners. Of course, "for runners" is a determination that I am arbitrarily making. Anyway, as a disclaimer, these offers may or may not work for you, as they might be expired, etc. Click at your own risk (but also to your possible benefit). Have something to add? Contact me! Klean-To-Go Personal Protection Packet Body Wash Coupon (Walgreen's) Shoelace Trade-In Accelerade Coupon (buy one, get one free) Clif Recovery Drink/Shot Bloks (if you're running one of their races)