Wednesday, 28 December, 2011
7.5 miles, 64 minutes - canal trail. Felt the ham a little bit, but all in all a nice run. I feel in shape to the point where pooping out 6 mile runs isn't a problem :). Yay. Looks like I will be in the bay area for new years. Trying to make plans with unreliable people is annoying. But I still don't seem to want to just give up. And the expectation and anticipation of disappointment doesn't shield the blow as much I would have wanted it to. Stupid heart.
Thursday, 29 December, 2011
5.2, 47 mins. Oof, got owned on the Mt. Diablo foothills - shameful...stopped to walk at some point >.<. Correction to my previous entry - FLAT 6 mile runs. Even the PRP didn't do much for me today.
New Gaga: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXje0s_bOa4
look at you, you're growing old so young
Week total: 25 miles
Tuesday, 20 December, 2011
5.3 miles, tower oak loop in 45:45. Run outside before work! Slept 8.5 hours, felt quite fresh, leisurely pace. Enjoyed being outdoors.
Wednesday, 21 December, 2011
4 miles with SET. Night run, outside at a Very leisurely pace. Felt good though. I have been thirsty since Saturday - strange. I also want vegetables - have been eating too much meat since Friday evening at Fogo de Chao (OMG so delicious, and a tad expensive.)
Thursday: Off. Rain, doh - had to stop to buy an umbrella on the way home >.<. Finally had a welcome portion of veggies for lunch today! Yay.
Friday, 23 December, 2011
15.7 miles, patrician the flat! Ran to run today - 9 minute miles (2:22), purposefully leisurely, because I wanted to finish the run. Legs felt a little heavy even to begin, and were getting tired towards the end. Also, it was chilly. 45 degrees isn't too cold, but it was windy at points... brr! I think that my ideal running temp is 48 degrees. I wonder if I will feel warm when I'm back in the bay area! My lips were purple by the time I got done, and I was getting hungry - my pomegranate blueberry cereal with soy milk was sounding so so good by the time I got to Trader Joes, so that's where the run ended up :). Quads are surprisingly unsore - more hams. Knees were feeling it a bit by the end of the run and complaining, but all in all it was a good run. Running on 6+3hours nap.
Sat: off, travel day
Sunday: hike with the fam :).
Tuesday, 20 December, 2011
5.3 miles, tower oak loop in 45:45. Run outside before work! Slept 8.5 hours, felt quite fresh, leisurely pace. Enjoyed being outdoors.
Wednesday, 21 December, 2011
4 miles with SET. Night run, outside at a Very leisurely pace. Felt good though. I have been thirsty since Saturday - strange. I also want vegetables - have been eating too much meat since Friday evening at Fogo de Chao (OMG so delicious, and a tad expensive.)
Thursday: Off. Rain, doh - had to stop to buy an umbrella on the way home >.<. Finally had a welcome portion of veggies for lunch today! Yay.
Friday, 23 December, 2011
15.7 miles, patrician the flat! Ran to run today - 9 minute miles (2:22), purposefully leisurely, because I wanted to finish the run. Legs felt a little heavy even to begin, and were getting tired towards the end. Also, it was chilly. 45 degrees isn't too cold, but it was windy at points... brr! I think that my ideal running temp is 48 degrees. I wonder if I will feel warm when I'm back in the bay area! My lips were purple by the time I got done, and I was getting hungry - my pomegranate blueberry cereal with soy milk was sounding so so good by the time I got to Trader Joes, so that's where the run ended up :). Quads are surprisingly unsore - more hams. Knees were feeling it a bit by the end of the run and complaining, but all in all it was a good run. Running on 6+3hours nap.
Sat: off, travel day
Sunday: hike with the fam :).
dead hearts are everywhere.
Week total: 11 miles ):
Monday, 12 December, 2011
4.3 miles with DKL. Took a nap right before. Oof was tired today, but the run felt good. Tights time!
Wednesday, 14 December, 2011
5.7 miles on the treadmill.
Fri-Sun: off, entertaining BQQ.
Monday, 12 December, 2011
4.3 miles with DKL. Took a nap right before. Oof was tired today, but the run felt good. Tights time!
Wednesday, 14 December, 2011
5.7 miles on the treadmill.
Fri-Sun: off, entertaining BQQ.
let's set the world on fire, we can burn brighter than the sun.
tonight, we are young.
week total: a pitiful 11.5 miles + 30 mins elliptical. Foreboding of a tough winter?
Monday, Tuesday: Off. Took care of the tight upper back on Monday, and hung out with TFW on Tuesday. Wednesday, contemplated going to the gym, but the weather was miserable - my umbrella got owned on the way back from the metro because the wind was CRAZY. The sight of police cars, flashing lights and flares in the area with a bus draped across Rockville Pike made my heart uneasy.
Thursday, 8 December, 2011.
7.5 miles on the treadmill. Started out 8:12 pace, then at mile 2.5 dropped to 7:47 for 2 miles, then did 7:18 until mile 6. Back up to 8:12, and at 1 hour the thing decided to make me cool down, so then I cooled down. Strength training today. It's getting cold outside... 32 degrees tonight.
This warms my heart: http://video.sciencemag.org/VideoLab/1310979895001/1
In other news, I think that I am undatable. Not because I am incapable of loving, but because I am actually hopelessly in love. Well, at least that's what I think this is. And there's nothing that I can or should do about it, because it just can't be. That awful situation of being in love with someone who most likely can't and won't love me back. I am unsure of how admitting this and putting it in writing on public domain helps the matter. I've been trying so hard to kick this awful habit for... 6 months now, and it still hasn't gone away. Doh. Love sucks? Tides of time, I eagerly await your grace in moving my heart forward.
And in other other news, I am currently really excited about my research. That thing about self-confidence increasing after Tech? Truth. This is strange, but I feel... competent. I've also been getting ample sleep for the past week, which makes me a happy panda.
Friday, 9 December, 2011.
4 miles on the treadmill, then 30 mins elliptical. Wasn't feeling very motivated today - legs were quite tired, so I switched to the easier intensity elliptical. Totally jinxed the sleep thing... only got 5.5 hours last night :(.
Saturday, Sunday: Off. Entertaining DKL, SKP, and ESK!
week total: a pitiful 11.5 miles + 30 mins elliptical. Foreboding of a tough winter?
Monday, Tuesday: Off. Took care of the tight upper back on Monday, and hung out with TFW on Tuesday. Wednesday, contemplated going to the gym, but the weather was miserable - my umbrella got owned on the way back from the metro because the wind was CRAZY. The sight of police cars, flashing lights and flares in the area with a bus draped across Rockville Pike made my heart uneasy.
Thursday, 8 December, 2011.
7.5 miles on the treadmill. Started out 8:12 pace, then at mile 2.5 dropped to 7:47 for 2 miles, then did 7:18 until mile 6. Back up to 8:12, and at 1 hour the thing decided to make me cool down, so then I cooled down. Strength training today. It's getting cold outside... 32 degrees tonight.
This warms my heart: http://video.sciencemag.org/VideoLab/1310979895001/1
In other news, I think that I am undatable. Not because I am incapable of loving, but because I am actually hopelessly in love. Well, at least that's what I think this is. And there's nothing that I can or should do about it, because it just can't be. That awful situation of being in love with someone who most likely can't and won't love me back. I am unsure of how admitting this and putting it in writing on public domain helps the matter. I've been trying so hard to kick this awful habit for... 6 months now, and it still hasn't gone away. Doh. Love sucks? Tides of time, I eagerly await your grace in moving my heart forward.
And in other other news, I am currently really excited about my research. That thing about self-confidence increasing after Tech? Truth. This is strange, but I feel... competent. I've also been getting ample sleep for the past week, which makes me a happy panda.
Friday, 9 December, 2011.
4 miles on the treadmill, then 30 mins elliptical. Wasn't feeling very motivated today - legs were quite tired, so I switched to the easier intensity elliptical. Totally jinxed the sleep thing... only got 5.5 hours last night :(.
Saturday, Sunday: Off. Entertaining DKL, SKP, and ESK!
this moment is yours, this moment is mine
and we're gonna be fine.
week total: 27 mi
Monday, 28 November, 2011
5.3 miles at the gym; 5 at 8:34 pace, then cool down. Quads were tightening up afterward. Oof, treadmilling is tough, even with Lady Gaga keeping me company. Abs + light lifting. Also, GAWD I love getting ample sleep - it's the most amazing thing EVER.
Tuesday, 29 November, 2011
5.4 miles, 45:41 mins in the evening, around my block. 48 degrees is perfect for my running tastes. Sported my new running capris and rocked out to Linkin Park. Felt GREAT. Felt the right ham walking around today, and a little bit during the run (possibly slightly strained, so I'm keeping an eye on it.) I feel sore, and it's wonderful. Only slept for ~6.5 hours last night, but wasn't particularly tired. Ate the pie that I baked last night >.<. Made quinoa for the first time! Yummo!
Wednesday: off. A bit sore - quads esp. Did some drills.
Thursday, 1 December, 2011
6 miles = 5.3 on the treadmill + .7 to the gym and back. Oh my GOODNESS, I felt fantastic today! Progression run! 1 mile at 8:19, 8:12, 8:00, then took it down to 6:58 by increments of 400's and stayed at 6:58 for 800? For the 5 miles before cool-down, averaged sub-8 mile pace! Sweet. Stomach started being hungry somewhere in the run, but good tunes kept me pumped. Legs felt fresh and invincible - felt like I could have gone longer/harder, but starting out slowly! Abs + lifting today. On the ab-front, I feel like I'm getting stronger. On a different note, I have been eating a lot of salad this week. Also, it's starting to get cold - my exposed skin was turning numb in the distance from home to gym.
Friday: Off. I want a massage. Lower back is stiff, and my shoulders/upper back are sore from a combination of poor posture and soreness from lifting yesterday.
Saturday, 3 December, 2011
11 miles, 90 mins. patrician the flat, truncated. started out feeling generally good, but then all the rolling hills killed me. legs were very tired towards the end of the 11 miles, and got a blister on my right arch. started feeling the quads about 7 miles in. got a little warm, so shed the gloves, but I liked the earmuffs even though they were a bit tight on my head with headphones. haven't decided whether I like running with music yet. slept a lot last night and dreamt about some version of.. ditch day. odd.
Sunday: Off. Probably walked 5 miles wandering around downtown DC with TFW.
week total: 27 mi
Monday, 28 November, 2011
5.3 miles at the gym; 5 at 8:34 pace, then cool down. Quads were tightening up afterward. Oof, treadmilling is tough, even with Lady Gaga keeping me company. Abs + light lifting. Also, GAWD I love getting ample sleep - it's the most amazing thing EVER.
Tuesday, 29 November, 2011
5.4 miles, 45:41 mins in the evening, around my block. 48 degrees is perfect for my running tastes. Sported my new running capris and rocked out to Linkin Park. Felt GREAT. Felt the right ham walking around today, and a little bit during the run (possibly slightly strained, so I'm keeping an eye on it.) I feel sore, and it's wonderful. Only slept for ~6.5 hours last night, but wasn't particularly tired. Ate the pie that I baked last night >.<. Made quinoa for the first time! Yummo!
Wednesday: off. A bit sore - quads esp. Did some drills.
Thursday, 1 December, 2011
6 miles = 5.3 on the treadmill + .7 to the gym and back. Oh my GOODNESS, I felt fantastic today! Progression run! 1 mile at 8:19, 8:12, 8:00, then took it down to 6:58 by increments of 400's and stayed at 6:58 for 800? For the 5 miles before cool-down, averaged sub-8 mile pace! Sweet. Stomach started being hungry somewhere in the run, but good tunes kept me pumped. Legs felt fresh and invincible - felt like I could have gone longer/harder, but starting out slowly! Abs + lifting today. On the ab-front, I feel like I'm getting stronger. On a different note, I have been eating a lot of salad this week. Also, it's starting to get cold - my exposed skin was turning numb in the distance from home to gym.
Friday: Off. I want a massage. Lower back is stiff, and my shoulders/upper back are sore from a combination of poor posture and soreness from lifting yesterday.
Saturday, 3 December, 2011
11 miles, 90 mins. patrician the flat, truncated. started out feeling generally good, but then all the rolling hills killed me. legs were very tired towards the end of the 11 miles, and got a blister on my right arch. started feeling the quads about 7 miles in. got a little warm, so shed the gloves, but I liked the earmuffs even though they were a bit tight on my head with headphones. haven't decided whether I like running with music yet. slept a lot last night and dreamt about some version of.. ditch day. odd.
Sunday: Off. Probably walked 5 miles wandering around downtown DC with TFW.
One for the thanks
Week total: 12 miles.
Monday and Tuesday: off
Wednesday, 23 november, 2011
3 miles. Coming to you live from ms iPhone! Arrived in Princeton at 9am this morning and then wandered around after talking to CW for a while. After a mediocre burrito (I miss Cali Mexican food), I set out for a trot along the river only to discover that a lot it was flooded. It also started raining so my run was can't short; will try again tomorrow when the weather should be permitting. Am fighting the increasingly sting urge to take a nap.
Thursday, 24 November, 2011
4 miles. Run along the river trail, take 2. Great success! Was SUCH a nice day - sunny, but very crisp. Got out before Sai & Saurabh woke up.
Fri and Sat: Off, getting stuffed with Indian food and pumpkin pie :).
Sunday, 27 November, 2011
5.3 miles, 45 mins. Loop to Whooten Pkwy, Tower Oak, Montrose. Very nice day. Legs were feeling a little dead, though. Ran in glasses because I was tiiired.
Monday and Tuesday: off
Wednesday, 23 november, 2011
3 miles. Coming to you live from ms iPhone! Arrived in Princeton at 9am this morning and then wandered around after talking to CW for a while. After a mediocre burrito (I miss Cali Mexican food), I set out for a trot along the river only to discover that a lot it was flooded. It also started raining so my run was can't short; will try again tomorrow when the weather should be permitting. Am fighting the increasingly sting urge to take a nap.
Thursday, 24 November, 2011
4 miles. Run along the river trail, take 2. Great success! Was SUCH a nice day - sunny, but very crisp. Got out before Sai & Saurabh woke up.
Fri and Sat: Off, getting stuffed with Indian food and pumpkin pie :).
Sunday, 27 November, 2011
5.3 miles, 45 mins. Loop to Whooten Pkwy, Tower Oak, Montrose. Very nice day. Legs were feeling a little dead, though. Ran in glasses because I was tiiired.
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15 miles, 155 mins elliptical
Monday, 14 November, 2011
Off. Was in a bit of a funk in the morning, but got myself up and dressed up to get to SfN in time for some interesting talks.
Tuesday, 15 November, 2011
5.2 miles, 43 mins. Ran to work. That's not a bad pace for feeling very leisurely :). Yay. Had a bit of trouble getting out the door, and kept trying to convince myself to take the metro. But after after some ham and emmental (haha! I typed "man and emmental" initially... oh, subconscious you rascal, you!), and after taping up the heel blister, I set off and all was fine and dandy. Got a little bit of a stitch when I hit the trailhead, but it was manageable. Tried Georgetown Road today - I think it's faster! Another lovely day - overcast but warm :). I would like to note that "warm" these days is in the 60's. It's all relative :D.
In the pm: Elliptical'd for 50 mins, then light lifting and abz.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
45 mins on the elliptical, at the gym with SET in the PM.
Thursday, 17 November, 2011
20 mins on the elliptical.
Friday and Saturday: Off
Sunday, 20 November, 2011
10 miles! 83 mins. Yay. Felt fantastic at my leisurely pace. Took my phone for a run, and stopped to take pics en route. What a lovely day.
Monday, 14 November, 2011
Off. Was in a bit of a funk in the morning, but got myself up and dressed up to get to SfN in time for some interesting talks.
Tuesday, 15 November, 2011
5.2 miles, 43 mins. Ran to work. That's not a bad pace for feeling very leisurely :). Yay. Had a bit of trouble getting out the door, and kept trying to convince myself to take the metro. But after after some ham and emmental (haha! I typed "man and emmental" initially... oh, subconscious you rascal, you!), and after taping up the heel blister, I set off and all was fine and dandy. Got a little bit of a stitch when I hit the trailhead, but it was manageable. Tried Georgetown Road today - I think it's faster! Another lovely day - overcast but warm :). I would like to note that "warm" these days is in the 60's. It's all relative :D.
In the pm: Elliptical'd for 50 mins, then light lifting and abz.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
45 mins on the elliptical, at the gym with SET in the PM.
Thursday, 17 November, 2011
20 mins on the elliptical.
Friday and Saturday: Off
Sunday, 20 November, 2011
10 miles! 83 mins. Yay. Felt fantastic at my leisurely pace. Took my phone for a run, and stopped to take pics en route. What a lovely day.
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This week: 15 miles
Monday, 7 November, 2011
5.5 miles, 48 mins. Ran to work today! Was freezing when I stepped out, but quickly warmed up and shed the gloves & earmuffs. Tights were good, though - I am figure out this autumn/transition to winter wardrobe. Such a beautiful day; got a little bit of a stitch, but very minor. That can probably be attributed to my eating cereal about 15 mins before my departure. But, a good start to the week! Tried this pho bowl from TJ's, and it was possibly the most disappointing thing I've ever had from there :(. So I turned to ramen, and then had some green tea feng li shu's.
Tuesday, 8 November, 2011
4.3 miles, 35 mins on the treadmill. And then light lifting and a short abs session. Felt a little sick, because I came right from dinner at Maggiano's. Today was the most gorgeous day outside! Went for a walk in the afternoon with my colleague and her friend. Not a cloud in the sky, and I believe it was warmer here than it was in Cali today :). Big smiles! Had a big salad, carrots, tomato, avocado, and a sandwich for lunch today.
Wednesday, 9 November, 2011
5.5 miles, 45 mins. Ran to work on a banana. And then had a nice big bowl of my favorite cereal upon arriving at work. A good start to another flawless day. Beautiful weather outside again. Am feeling a little bit sore - especially my R Hamstring has been feeling ever so slightly injured.
Attended a yoga class in the afternoon. I like yoga. Perhaps I shall try to do it more often.
In the evening, went for a swim with MR. Probably only did about 500 yards before I got too bored. Damn, I feel old. The swim leg, though, is what I'm least concerned about. When I go swimming again, I'll need to bring a workout - those are easier to stick to than floudering and doing mindless laps.
Thursday, 10 November, 2011
Off.
Friday - Monday: Off, attending the SfN Annual Meeting in at the D.C. Convention Center. Oh my goodness... so much concentrated brain power! Lots of excitement, though!
Monday, 7 November, 2011
5.5 miles, 48 mins. Ran to work today! Was freezing when I stepped out, but quickly warmed up and shed the gloves & earmuffs. Tights were good, though - I am figure out this autumn/transition to winter wardrobe. Such a beautiful day; got a little bit of a stitch, but very minor. That can probably be attributed to my eating cereal about 15 mins before my departure. But, a good start to the week! Tried this pho bowl from TJ's, and it was possibly the most disappointing thing I've ever had from there :(. So I turned to ramen, and then had some green tea feng li shu's.
Tuesday, 8 November, 2011
4.3 miles, 35 mins on the treadmill. And then light lifting and a short abs session. Felt a little sick, because I came right from dinner at Maggiano's. Today was the most gorgeous day outside! Went for a walk in the afternoon with my colleague and her friend. Not a cloud in the sky, and I believe it was warmer here than it was in Cali today :). Big smiles! Had a big salad, carrots, tomato, avocado, and a sandwich for lunch today.
Wednesday, 9 November, 2011
5.5 miles, 45 mins. Ran to work on a banana. And then had a nice big bowl of my favorite cereal upon arriving at work. A good start to another flawless day. Beautiful weather outside again. Am feeling a little bit sore - especially my R Hamstring has been feeling ever so slightly injured.
Attended a yoga class in the afternoon. I like yoga. Perhaps I shall try to do it more often.
In the evening, went for a swim with MR. Probably only did about 500 yards before I got too bored. Damn, I feel old. The swim leg, though, is what I'm least concerned about. When I go swimming again, I'll need to bring a workout - those are easier to stick to than floudering and doing mindless laps.
Thursday, 10 November, 2011
Off.
Friday - Monday: Off, attending the SfN Annual Meeting in at the D.C. Convention Center. Oh my goodness... so much concentrated brain power! Lots of excitement, though!
lacrimosa.
Monday, 31 October, 2011.
4.2 miles on the treadmill, at a comfortable pace
Wednesday, 2 November, 2011.
6 miles on the treadmill: 30 ~9 min pace, then 15 mins increasing down to 8 min pace, then back up again.
Friday, 4 November, 2011.
Biked to work today, ~6miles.
Sunday, 6 November, 2011
Went hiking up in Seneca State Park. Lovely walk around a lake - made me nostalgic for the last parts of XC season. And half the time I was in awe of the leaves and lighting.
Fall leaves are captivating and beautiful. But my heart aches.
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Saturday 22 October, 2011
8 miles around NYC with JP at a leisurely pace. And then some antics that are fleeting in my memory later in the evening.
4.2 miles on the treadmill, at a comfortable pace
Wednesday, 2 November, 2011.
6 miles on the treadmill: 30 ~9 min pace, then 15 mins increasing down to 8 min pace, then back up again.
Friday, 4 November, 2011.
Biked to work today, ~6miles.
Sunday, 6 November, 2011
Went hiking up in Seneca State Park. Lovely walk around a lake - made me nostalgic for the last parts of XC season. And half the time I was in awe of the leaves and lighting.
Fall leaves are captivating and beautiful. But my heart aches.
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Saturday 22 October, 2011
8 miles around NYC with JP at a leisurely pace. And then some antics that are fleeting in my memory later in the evening.
and you can finally fly, because you'll be lighter than air.
Time to get back into this.
Friday, 23 September, 2011.
89-miles to Davis. This was a bit of a stupid thing to do, because I hadn't ridden since my little incident a few months ago. This week has been wonky as far as sleeping goes. I blame jet lag. Flew back Tuesday, up almost 30 hours with naps. Slept 5 hours that night because I couldn't fall asleep after about 3am. Had a day out, slept for 15 hours that night, got up at 1:30 in the PM. Then went to sleep at 6am, woke up at 2pm. Then cooked dinner, went to the bike shop then headed out to Davis.
It was hot (~90), so I drank a bottle of water and refilled when I got to Heather farms. Made my way down the trail as a comfortable pace. 15 miles in, my legs were getting tired... shit guys! Got lost a number of times, because google directions are dumb. Can't wait to get the smart phone for things like this. But, all in all it worked out. Had to call Jon to get onto the linear park. Then called dad later. Biking through pitch-black fields late at night is exhilarating. I would get very tired at points, and then eat some energy bar and drink some water, and then feel much better. Before sunset, I stopped at a gas station and got a headlamp - it was just kind of sitting there staring at me. Funny how things work out. Also picked up 2 cliff bars. SO glad I stopped and got that headlamp. Later, I stopped at another gas station and chatted with the guy for a while - he watched my bike while I went to the bathroom. I got a sobe (so gross when not thirsty) and he offered me water and things, and was impressed with my trek. Eventually, many turns and quite getting lost later, I was on Russell, then a car drove by and yelled "Justine! yes, that's her!" My first thoughts were "wth.. how does T know where I'm biking from?" turned out to be my brother. I kind of have a very awesome brother. Thank god for wonderful siblings. He was worried about me as was dad. My phone had been off to preserve battery. Ah. I feel a bit bad about that, but I was glad to see him. Davis is very bike-friendly! There are bike paths everywhere, so I just followed the path into the city, got off the main road. And finally I rested my ass.
And that was just the beginning of the night. After washing my face, I attended a frat party. And then another party. WHEW. This one's for the books - definitely among the single craziest day/night of my life. Oh, the things we do. In retrospect (as I was aware at the time), I was only able to do something like this because I wasn't REALLY aware of how stupid it was. I don't plan on having an experience like this day for a whiles to come. A few days later, my ass is still recovering :). Hurts so good.
In general, I feel incredibly happy right now. I'm a little scared about my move, because I'll be sad to move away. I'm lucky to have close friends that I love and love me. It feels good to work on those friendships which are meaningful. And it's fun to enjoy those short-term friendships. I feel like I've become better at selecting people to enhance my experience of life. smiles and hearts. can never have too much of those in life.
Friday, 23 September, 2011.
89-miles to Davis. This was a bit of a stupid thing to do, because I hadn't ridden since my little incident a few months ago. This week has been wonky as far as sleeping goes. I blame jet lag. Flew back Tuesday, up almost 30 hours with naps. Slept 5 hours that night because I couldn't fall asleep after about 3am. Had a day out, slept for 15 hours that night, got up at 1:30 in the PM. Then went to sleep at 6am, woke up at 2pm. Then cooked dinner, went to the bike shop then headed out to Davis.
It was hot (~90), so I drank a bottle of water and refilled when I got to Heather farms. Made my way down the trail as a comfortable pace. 15 miles in, my legs were getting tired... shit guys! Got lost a number of times, because google directions are dumb. Can't wait to get the smart phone for things like this. But, all in all it worked out. Had to call Jon to get onto the linear park. Then called dad later. Biking through pitch-black fields late at night is exhilarating. I would get very tired at points, and then eat some energy bar and drink some water, and then feel much better. Before sunset, I stopped at a gas station and got a headlamp - it was just kind of sitting there staring at me. Funny how things work out. Also picked up 2 cliff bars. SO glad I stopped and got that headlamp. Later, I stopped at another gas station and chatted with the guy for a while - he watched my bike while I went to the bathroom. I got a sobe (so gross when not thirsty) and he offered me water and things, and was impressed with my trek. Eventually, many turns and quite getting lost later, I was on Russell, then a car drove by and yelled "Justine! yes, that's her!" My first thoughts were "wth.. how does T know where I'm biking from?" turned out to be my brother. I kind of have a very awesome brother. Thank god for wonderful siblings. He was worried about me as was dad. My phone had been off to preserve battery. Ah. I feel a bit bad about that, but I was glad to see him. Davis is very bike-friendly! There are bike paths everywhere, so I just followed the path into the city, got off the main road. And finally I rested my ass.
And that was just the beginning of the night. After washing my face, I attended a frat party. And then another party. WHEW. This one's for the books - definitely among the single craziest day/night of my life. Oh, the things we do. In retrospect (as I was aware at the time), I was only able to do something like this because I wasn't REALLY aware of how stupid it was. I don't plan on having an experience like this day for a whiles to come. A few days later, my ass is still recovering :). Hurts so good.
In general, I feel incredibly happy right now. I'm a little scared about my move, because I'll be sad to move away. I'm lucky to have close friends that I love and love me. It feels good to work on those friendships which are meaningful. And it's fun to enjoy those short-term friendships. I feel like I've become better at selecting people to enhance my experience of life. smiles and hearts. can never have too much of those in life.
my heart heart, heart is so jetlag
Hello, east coast!
Tuesday, Wednesday: off, traveling and sleeping and wandering around/eating, respectively.
Thursday, 14 July, 2011
8 mi today.
3.6 miles with Allison. Last night was thunderstorms! (which means that the weather is quite decent.) Woke up around 8:20am, despite only having slept for 5 hours. So I decided to look up a route to go for a run. As I was sitting there, Alison came out of her room, put on shoes, and asked if I was going running. I was like yes! So I went with her. Run was short (15 out, 16 back), because she had woken up late and has things to do, like going to lab.
4.5 miles to North End to eat lobster with DC. Soo yummy! Had a lobster special, and a lobster roll. Well worth it. Then wandered around Quincy market then to have ice cream at JP licks. Cooked some spinach & mushrooms in an omelette, and ate it with humus and bread.
Friday, 15 July, 2011
~4.5 miles (41 mins) along the Charles with DC, after dinner. Finished off the spinach & mushrooms. I am well-red today. Went to the beach and got BURNED - I have a full bikini outline :(. I have a heart and wings on my left shoulder blade now :D. Tattoo craving satiated for the time being. Still slept too late last night.
Tuesday, Wednesday: off, traveling and sleeping and wandering around/eating, respectively.
Thursday, 14 July, 2011
8 mi today.
3.6 miles with Allison. Last night was thunderstorms! (which means that the weather is quite decent.) Woke up around 8:20am, despite only having slept for 5 hours. So I decided to look up a route to go for a run. As I was sitting there, Alison came out of her room, put on shoes, and asked if I was going running. I was like yes! So I went with her. Run was short (15 out, 16 back), because she had woken up late and has things to do, like going to lab.
4.5 miles to North End to eat lobster with DC. Soo yummy! Had a lobster special, and a lobster roll. Well worth it. Then wandered around Quincy market then to have ice cream at JP licks. Cooked some spinach & mushrooms in an omelette, and ate it with humus and bread.
Friday, 15 July, 2011
~4.5 miles (41 mins) along the Charles with DC, after dinner. Finished off the spinach & mushrooms. I am well-red today. Went to the beach and got BURNED - I have a full bikini outline :(. I have a heart and wings on my left shoulder blade now :D. Tattoo craving satiated for the time being. Still slept too late last night.
hello exercise, my old friend!
I am visiting Pasadena!
Thursday, 7 July, 2011
Huntington (4.8 mi) with CHE. Was a bit of a warm one, but was super glad to have run. I am eternally grateful for my friends who inspire and prod me to be a better person :). And cook delicious split pea soup.
Friday, 8 July, 2011
Madre (5 mi) with CHE. Quite warm. Legs (esp. quads) were a little sore from yesterday, and the legs were feeling log-like. Ice cream (of the matcha green tea variety - mmm!) and lots of water afterwards to help me regulate my internal temperature. I guess one good thing about feeling hot is that I drink more water. Dinner with JCC/JH/DS was yummy. Got those mushrooms again :).
Saturday, 9 July 2011
o HAI sore quads. Ate some delicious gnocchi, leafy veggies, and brussel sprouts for lunch after checking out the farmer's market. Attempts to swim were thwarted by the silly opening hours of the pool. C'mon! What kind of pool closes at 5 in the PM on weekends during the summer! I guess people that want a life. So we did a little bit of abs, and then stationary biked for 30 mins... eliciting some strange looks in our swimsuits. -.-
Sunday, 10 July, 2011
TRAIL RUN! (~7 mi) with CHE. I was actually super pleased with today's run, despite the legs feeling very tired. Drove to the rose bowl with CHE, and we coincided with the flea market. Made our way along the trail over to Cherry Canyon. Got a bit of a stitch + quads still sore + R hamstring a bit hurting. Head was great in the shade, though! Carried water with me on the run - that's like the first time I've ever done that. Got a sports bra tan/sunburn. doh! Then a little swimming in the PM. My face got a little blotchy and puffy - I wonder if that's from the sun. I put on so much sunscreen, on my face though! Had some tilapia and pasta for dinner. Went to TJ's to get parmesan cheese on AK's bike with super flat tires; that seemed like more of a workout than the swimming... lolol.
Monday, 11 July, 2011
Swim (1300 m) in the AM. Woke up a bit later than I planned to, so I was there for about half an hour; I haven't really been sleeping well this week - perhaps I have a sleeping disorder or something :(. Clint was there!, so I said hi; he always seems to have the same things to say :P. Also saw Gretchen on the way out and talked to her for a little while.
Thursday, 7 July, 2011
Huntington (4.8 mi) with CHE. Was a bit of a warm one, but was super glad to have run. I am eternally grateful for my friends who inspire and prod me to be a better person :). And cook delicious split pea soup.
Friday, 8 July, 2011
Madre (5 mi) with CHE. Quite warm. Legs (esp. quads) were a little sore from yesterday, and the legs were feeling log-like. Ice cream (of the matcha green tea variety - mmm!) and lots of water afterwards to help me regulate my internal temperature. I guess one good thing about feeling hot is that I drink more water. Dinner with JCC/JH/DS was yummy. Got those mushrooms again :).
Saturday, 9 July 2011
o HAI sore quads. Ate some delicious gnocchi, leafy veggies, and brussel sprouts for lunch after checking out the farmer's market. Attempts to swim were thwarted by the silly opening hours of the pool. C'mon! What kind of pool closes at 5 in the PM on weekends during the summer! I guess people that want a life. So we did a little bit of abs, and then stationary biked for 30 mins... eliciting some strange looks in our swimsuits. -.-
Sunday, 10 July, 2011
TRAIL RUN! (~7 mi) with CHE. I was actually super pleased with today's run, despite the legs feeling very tired. Drove to the rose bowl with CHE, and we coincided with the flea market. Made our way along the trail over to Cherry Canyon. Got a bit of a stitch + quads still sore + R hamstring a bit hurting. Head was great in the shade, though! Carried water with me on the run - that's like the first time I've ever done that. Got a sports bra tan/sunburn. doh! Then a little swimming in the PM. My face got a little blotchy and puffy - I wonder if that's from the sun. I put on so much sunscreen, on my face though! Had some tilapia and pasta for dinner. Went to TJ's to get parmesan cheese on AK's bike with super flat tires; that seemed like more of a workout than the swimming... lolol.
Monday, 11 July, 2011
Swim (1300 m) in the AM. Woke up a bit later than I planned to, so I was there for about half an hour; I haven't really been sleeping well this week - perhaps I have a sleeping disorder or something :(. Clint was there!, so I said hi; he always seems to have the same things to say :P. Also saw Gretchen on the way out and talked to her for a little while.
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Tuesday, 24 May, 2011
Chantry with EL. Quite warm outside - I'm out of shape!
Wednesday, 25 May, 2011
5.2 miles. Madre with CHE. Too hot... oof!
Thursday: labz
Friday: labby lab lab
Chantry with EL. Quite warm outside - I'm out of shape!
Wednesday, 25 May, 2011
5.2 miles. Madre with CHE. Too hot... oof!
Thursday: labz
Friday: labby lab lab
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It's been a while!
Tuesday, 17 May, 2011
Patrician with Clara! My legs are quite tired - have not run in >2 weeks! Oof. Knees were feeling it towards the end. But I'm glad I ran. Thank you thank you. I am grateful and appreciative of friends :). Was in a bit of a funk today. Spring fling?
Tuesday, 17 May, 2011
Patrician with Clara! My legs are quite tired - have not run in >2 weeks! Oof. Knees were feeling it towards the end. But I'm glad I ran. Thank you thank you. I am grateful and appreciative of friends :). Was in a bit of a funk today. Spring fling?
im about to lose my mind, you've been gone for so long
Monday, 18 April, 2011
Off. 1 hour of sleep :(, but was being productive.
Tuesday, 19 April, 2011
o hai, SPEED! 12x200 workout on the track. Legs felt awful (hurting shins and generally just dead legs), especially during the warmup. And arches. But the workout turned out to be pretty decent.
39/37/38/35/37/36
37/35/36/36/35/34
Stomach ache and quite hurting legs after the workout, though, so I didn't warm down much at all. Ice bath ftw. Today was very tv-ful. This schedule is most likely not sustainable :/. Sleeping at 8:30pm, rising at 3:50am, painting, breakfast just past 7, watching some tv and reading, napping from 11-1, running some errands, watching half of Tron with 2 bags of kettle chips in the PM just before a track workout.
go to sleep, frosh... ditch day is tmr! ;)
Friday, 22 April, 2011
5k on a Treadmill. Mind needs to get in shape for this at SCIACs. 13 minutes seems to be the threshold after which I start to get tired of running hard :/. Tried elliptical at first, but knee was starting to hurt.
Saturday, 20 April, 2011
Lacy the long way with Best, before wine & food pairing. People show up when you least expect them. Then Blacker Interhovse! SHINS :(.
Off. 1 hour of sleep :(, but was being productive.
Tuesday, 19 April, 2011
o hai, SPEED! 12x200 workout on the track. Legs felt awful (hurting shins and generally just dead legs), especially during the warmup. And arches. But the workout turned out to be pretty decent.
39/37/38/35/37/36
37/35/36/36/35/34
Stomach ache and quite hurting legs after the workout, though, so I didn't warm down much at all. Ice bath ftw. Today was very tv-ful. This schedule is most likely not sustainable :/. Sleeping at 8:30pm, rising at 3:50am, painting, breakfast just past 7, watching some tv and reading, napping from 11-1, running some errands, watching half of Tron with 2 bags of kettle chips in the PM just before a track workout.
go to sleep, frosh... ditch day is tmr! ;)
Friday, 22 April, 2011
5k on a Treadmill. Mind needs to get in shape for this at SCIACs. 13 minutes seems to be the threshold after which I start to get tired of running hard :/. Tried elliptical at first, but knee was starting to hurt.
Saturday, 20 April, 2011
Lacy the long way with Best, before wine & food pairing. People show up when you least expect them. Then Blacker Interhovse! SHINS :(.
if I said I want your body now, would you hold it against me?
Monday, 11 April, 2011
Off. Feet & calves hurt :(. Also stayed up super late doing photos... silly me.
Tuesday, 12 April, 2011
Track workout! (5x300)x2
65/62/62/60/57
58/57/57/57/56
Stuffed sausage calves, but felt strong during the workout. Abz+light lifting before practice, then training room (heated & stretched calves + golf balled arches) + 1 mile barefoot, then stretched & cold whirlpooled after practice.
Wednesday, 13 April, 2011
8 miles, Lower with Clara (73 mins). Grannying along. Shins. Ice bath.
Thur/Fri: off.
Saturday, 14 April, 2011
SCIAC meet at CMC. Soooo so so hot outside. 90 degrees. yikes!
3000 Steeple (!): 13:33. haha, this was totally out of the blue, because Clara and Steph decided to not show up for the meet. They ended up coming out after a bit of coaxing and annoyance. The steelp was interesting, because I literally stopped at each hurdle, stepped on it, and then jumped off. And then started again. And I landed with 2 feet in the water pit each time... not the prettiest/best technique ever. Oh well! I felt like I was just jogging to finish, but this puts me at #5 on the all time top 10 list.
400: 69.19. Had 20 mins to recover from the 3k. So that's an acceptable time, I guess.
800: 80/80. Quite tired, as this was 20 mins after the 400. Even splits, though! Sweet. I would be pleased if I could run 80s pace for the 1500! That would be.. around 5:00. oooooo.
A successful meet, for the weather and what it was. I'm okay with the performance. Couldn't stop sneezing, though :(.
ICEBATH.
Sunday: off. Woke up with a fever and all aches. And endless expulsion of muscous from my body :(. AIYA. Slept 3am-11. Then a nap from about 1-5pm because I felt terrible. Not conducive to tutorial report writing. Mmmm, dehydration and over-heated yesterday. [confirmed: on Monday, I am mostly back to normal... most of the mucous seems to have left my body]
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Saturday, 9 April, 2011
PP Invite
1500: 81/87/101/5:30. Legs stopped working after the 800 and then I mentally also packed up. Aye.
5k: 20:50. Was on pace until lap 7. 12.5 laps around the track is so so hard!! Got a blister and a bit of an abs getting tight, esp towards the end.
Off. Feet & calves hurt :(. Also stayed up super late doing photos... silly me.
Tuesday, 12 April, 2011
Track workout! (5x300)x2
65/62/62/60/57
58/57/57/57/56
Stuffed sausage calves, but felt strong during the workout. Abz+light lifting before practice, then training room (heated & stretched calves + golf balled arches) + 1 mile barefoot, then stretched & cold whirlpooled after practice.
Wednesday, 13 April, 2011
8 miles, Lower with Clara (73 mins). Grannying along. Shins. Ice bath.
Thur/Fri: off.
Saturday, 14 April, 2011
SCIAC meet at CMC. Soooo so so hot outside. 90 degrees. yikes!
3000 Steeple (!): 13:33. haha, this was totally out of the blue, because Clara and Steph decided to not show up for the meet. They ended up coming out after a bit of coaxing and annoyance. The steelp was interesting, because I literally stopped at each hurdle, stepped on it, and then jumped off. And then started again. And I landed with 2 feet in the water pit each time... not the prettiest/best technique ever. Oh well! I felt like I was just jogging to finish, but this puts me at #5 on the all time top 10 list.
400: 69.19. Had 20 mins to recover from the 3k. So that's an acceptable time, I guess.
800: 80/80. Quite tired, as this was 20 mins after the 400. Even splits, though! Sweet. I would be pleased if I could run 80s pace for the 1500! That would be.. around 5:00. oooooo.
A successful meet, for the weather and what it was. I'm okay with the performance. Couldn't stop sneezing, though :(.
ICEBATH.
Sunday: off. Woke up with a fever and all aches. And endless expulsion of muscous from my body :(. AIYA. Slept 3am-11. Then a nap from about 1-5pm because I felt terrible. Not conducive to tutorial report writing. Mmmm, dehydration and over-heated yesterday. [confirmed: on Monday, I am mostly back to normal... most of the mucous seems to have left my body]
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Saturday, 9 April, 2011
PP Invite
1500: 81/87/101/5:30. Legs stopped working after the 800 and then I mentally also packed up. Aye.
5k: 20:50. Was on pace until lap 7. 12.5 laps around the track is so so hard!! Got a blister and a bit of an abs getting tight, esp towards the end.
No, no es amor.
A pretty solid 33-mile week, all things considered.
Monday, 28 March, 2011
7.8 miles. Lower, with Sylvia, Marlyn, Clara, Juliette. Was warm outside. Have been feeling a bit under the weather - probably caught a cold at the airport or something.. boo! Legs felt pretty good, though, despite the head. Light abz afterwards.
Tuesday, 29 March, 2011
6 miles.
Track workout!
Warmup to Allen and back.
3x(800 on 5 mins, 400 on 3 mins, 300 on 6 mins), 1500 pace.
300's weren't timed.
87/2:58, 86, ~62
87/2:58, 83
87/2:58, 78, ~56
Quite warm outside. Consistency was the name of the game today. Good workout :). Legs started feeling tight towards the end, but not painful tight, just end of a good workout tight. Still a bit non-well, head-cold-wise. Then cool-down.
Wednesday, 30 March, 2011
7 miles. 5.7 in the AM with Clara to pick up her car. Think I got sunburned from this... quite literally wilted. Am feeling quite dehydrated now :(. Legs a bit sore from yesterday - quads. Was feeling very hungry/tired, took a nap in the PM before class, then 1.5 around the field in the PM with Stephanie. Thigh-high whirl pool today! Badminton later in the evening. Head is all funny feeling... not dealing well with the heat. Throat still hurts a bit :(.
Thursday, Friday: off. Dead legs and funky head-cold.
Saturday, 2 April, 2011
800: 2:38. Mm, not good. Felt very sluggish :(. Speed, where are you?
4x4: fun! I'm guessing I split 66 or 67.
Ran all of.. 2 miles today.
Sunday, 3 April, 2011
11 miles, 88 minutes. Patrician the short with CEE. Sweet! Grannying along (!! wait... 8-min miles isn't THAT grannying...), tight legs, but felt good to run.
Monday, 28 March, 2011
7.8 miles. Lower, with Sylvia, Marlyn, Clara, Juliette. Was warm outside. Have been feeling a bit under the weather - probably caught a cold at the airport or something.. boo! Legs felt pretty good, though, despite the head. Light abz afterwards.
Tuesday, 29 March, 2011
6 miles.
Track workout!
Warmup to Allen and back.
3x(800 on 5 mins, 400 on 3 mins, 300 on 6 mins), 1500 pace.
300's weren't timed.
87/2:58, 86, ~62
87/2:58, 83
87/2:58, 78, ~56
Quite warm outside. Consistency was the name of the game today. Good workout :). Legs started feeling tight towards the end, but not painful tight, just end of a good workout tight. Still a bit non-well, head-cold-wise. Then cool-down.
Wednesday, 30 March, 2011
7 miles. 5.7 in the AM with Clara to pick up her car. Think I got sunburned from this... quite literally wilted. Am feeling quite dehydrated now :(. Legs a bit sore from yesterday - quads. Was feeling very hungry/tired, took a nap in the PM before class, then 1.5 around the field in the PM with Stephanie. Thigh-high whirl pool today! Badminton later in the evening. Head is all funny feeling... not dealing well with the heat. Throat still hurts a bit :(.
Thursday, Friday: off. Dead legs and funky head-cold.
Saturday, 2 April, 2011
800: 2:38. Mm, not good. Felt very sluggish :(. Speed, where are you?
4x4: fun! I'm guessing I split 66 or 67.
Ran all of.. 2 miles today.
Sunday, 3 April, 2011
11 miles, 88 minutes. Patrician the short with CEE. Sweet! Grannying along (!! wait... 8-min miles isn't THAT grannying...), tight legs, but felt good to run.
spring break
Thursday, March 24, 2011
31 mins with my brother on trails at home.
Friday, 25 March, 2011
35 mins on the trail.
31 mins with my brother on trails at home.
Friday, 25 March, 2011
35 mins on the trail.
vi veri veniversum vivus vici
oh, how life intrigues me, sometimes.
Monday, 7 March, 2011
Garfield, with Best. Legs a bit tired.
Tuesday, 8 March, 2011
9x400 on the track.
85/84/85
84/84/85
81/80/84 (started a bit late on the last one, and was tiiired).
Consistency was the name of the game, today. Yay, a very good workout. I was pleased. I thought I would die, but I maintained. Juliette got tired in the middle of the workout, so I passed her and tried to bring her along, but she didn't come :(. I guess this means that I'm happy? I have been so distracted since... Saturday, in a pleasant way, though. hum de dum.
Wednesday, 8 March, 2011
A few laps around the north field before I got kicked off (baseball practice...) and then a few more around the South field. Tight calves! Sore shins! Stretched, rolled, and was re-inaugurated to the cold whirl pool.
Thursday, 9 March, 2011
Off. Pressure for work is building up.
Friday, 10 March, 2011
Oxy Distance Carnival. PR in the 1500! 5:15.97. Not sure of my splits - something like 85/2:50. Felt good. Started conservatively, got a bit boxed on the 2nd lap, passed some ppl on the straight. Then took the lead on the straight heading into the last lap, then took off. Sweet! Shins a bit sore and calves a bit tight. I attribute the good race to being in a good mood from mysterious phone calls and mysterious people. hm...
In other news, Juliette broke Sylvia's school record for the 10k!
And, whoever writes the blurbs for the website was clearly misinformed: Oh, they seem to have fixed it now. But yesterday, it said that I ran the 800 and not Juliette, and that Marlyn did run the 15. They always seem to get mixed up on those blurbs, though.
Saturday, 11 March, 2011
2.5? miles shakedown with CHE. Short and sweet, to Sierra Madre and then back to the c-store.
Sunday, 12 March 2011
Off. Played a bit of volleyball (I'm so bad, haha).
Monday, 7 March, 2011
Garfield, with Best. Legs a bit tired.
Tuesday, 8 March, 2011
9x400 on the track.
85/84/85
84/84/85
81/80/84 (started a bit late on the last one, and was tiiired).
Consistency was the name of the game, today. Yay, a very good workout. I was pleased. I thought I would die, but I maintained. Juliette got tired in the middle of the workout, so I passed her and tried to bring her along, but she didn't come :(. I guess this means that I'm happy? I have been so distracted since... Saturday, in a pleasant way, though. hum de dum.
Wednesday, 8 March, 2011
A few laps around the north field before I got kicked off (baseball practice...) and then a few more around the South field. Tight calves! Sore shins! Stretched, rolled, and was re-inaugurated to the cold whirl pool.
Thursday, 9 March, 2011
Off. Pressure for work is building up.
Friday, 10 March, 2011
Oxy Distance Carnival. PR in the 1500! 5:15.97. Not sure of my splits - something like 85/2:50. Felt good. Started conservatively, got a bit boxed on the 2nd lap, passed some ppl on the straight. Then took the lead on the straight heading into the last lap, then took off. Sweet! Shins a bit sore and calves a bit tight. I attribute the good race to being in a good mood from mysterious phone calls and mysterious people. hm...
In other news, Juliette broke Sylvia's school record for the 10k!
And, whoever writes the blurbs for the website was clearly misinformed: Oh, they seem to have fixed it now. But yesterday, it said that I ran the 800 and not Juliette, and that Marlyn did run the 15. They always seem to get mixed up on those blurbs, though.
Saturday, 11 March, 2011
2.5? miles shakedown with CHE. Short and sweet, to Sierra Madre and then back to the c-store.
Sunday, 12 March 2011
Off. Played a bit of volleyball (I'm so bad, haha).
holding on to what i haven't got.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
30 mins of swimming. Did something like 1000yd. Swimming by myself is difficult because it's really boring :/.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Around campus 1.5 times with QZ.
Friday, 5 March, 2011
3 miles. Pre-race with the gals. So warm outside! Unpleasantly so, so I got tired.
What an emotionally exhausting week. This is probably the most emotionally exhausted I have ever felt, in my life. Up down up down. Here's to selfish people, and being so numb that you don't even feel a snap when otherwise you would normally break down. And here's to things that are not the end and not the beginning.
30 mins of swimming. Did something like 1000yd. Swimming by myself is difficult because it's really boring :/.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Around campus 1.5 times with QZ.
Friday, 5 March, 2011
3 miles. Pre-race with the gals. So warm outside! Unpleasantly so, so I got tired.
What an emotionally exhausting week. This is probably the most emotionally exhausted I have ever felt, in my life. Up down up down. Here's to selfish people, and being so numb that you don't even feel a snap when otherwise you would normally break down. And here's to things that are not the end and not the beginning.
you won't see me cry, i'm hiding inside
Monday, 14 February, 2011
Felt really shitty today after not getting sufficient sleep; I just wanted to sink into my bed and disappear from the world. So I took a nap in the afternoon and skipped my in-class quiz class, skipped track practice. I don't even know why. I mean, I think I kind of know why, but what I know of doesn't seem like it would be sufficient to influence me to such an extent. I don't even have anything to be sad about. Just one of those days, I guess. I am incapable of doing work.
50 freedom barefoot minutes at night was refreshing, though. Felt the shins a little bit towards the end, but other than that, this was a much appreciated bit of time to myself. In other news, I am intrigued. My life seems childish and circular. Some people make me happy, but I feel like most people just make me sad. It seems that whenever I let someone in, they just end up disappointing me, so I just don't really want to make the effort to make bridges anymore. I should probably just work on maintaining those bridges that have been built, lest I take them for granted and they crumble to nothing, too.
Tuesday, 15 February, 2011
Track workout by myself. Fleming & Ricketts had an interhouse game going on, so I rand around the giant penis in the first lane for my first 800. Felt the shins a bit, but overall felt good. Started out conservatively because solo track workouts are extremely difficult, and I wasn't sure how much shape I'm in. But I was able to stay pretty much focused and finish it off. It started sprinkling. It was wonderful. Now it's time to face reality again. Mental state not much improved yet.
2k, 1:38/6:52/8:39
16, 3:18/4:59/6:42
12, 3:13/4:52
8, 93/3:05
4, 37/77
Wednesday, 16 February, 2011
Off.
Thursday, 17 February, 2011
6x (2 on, 1 off) with CHE in the dark. Feet got too cold after the first lap, so I put my shoes back on. Calves calves shins shins SHINS. ouch. Last interval was the best. Ice! Today was a good day.
Felt really shitty today after not getting sufficient sleep; I just wanted to sink into my bed and disappear from the world. So I took a nap in the afternoon and skipped my in-class quiz class, skipped track practice. I don't even know why. I mean, I think I kind of know why, but what I know of doesn't seem like it would be sufficient to influence me to such an extent. I don't even have anything to be sad about. Just one of those days, I guess. I am incapable of doing work.
50 freedom barefoot minutes at night was refreshing, though. Felt the shins a little bit towards the end, but other than that, this was a much appreciated bit of time to myself. In other news, I am intrigued. My life seems childish and circular. Some people make me happy, but I feel like most people just make me sad. It seems that whenever I let someone in, they just end up disappointing me, so I just don't really want to make the effort to make bridges anymore. I should probably just work on maintaining those bridges that have been built, lest I take them for granted and they crumble to nothing, too.
Tuesday, 15 February, 2011
Track workout by myself. Fleming & Ricketts had an interhouse game going on, so I rand around the giant penis in the first lane for my first 800. Felt the shins a bit, but overall felt good. Started out conservatively because solo track workouts are extremely difficult, and I wasn't sure how much shape I'm in. But I was able to stay pretty much focused and finish it off. It started sprinkling. It was wonderful. Now it's time to face reality again. Mental state not much improved yet.
2k, 1:38/6:52/8:39
16, 3:18/4:59/6:42
12, 3:13/4:52
8, 93/3:05
4, 37/77
Wednesday, 16 February, 2011
Off.
Thursday, 17 February, 2011
6x (2 on, 1 off) with CHE in the dark. Feet got too cold after the first lap, so I put my shoes back on. Calves calves shins shins SHINS. ouch. Last interval was the best. Ice! Today was a good day.
dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Tuesday, 8 February, 2011
Warmup to Allen.
Track workout: 8/12/16/12/8
Totally died on the last quarter of the 16, and then it was just chugging to finish the workout.
15 min warmdown.
-- am in a really good mood :D. also took a nap this afternoon.
Wednesday, 9 February, 2011
20 barefoot mins on the grass, then to Raymond to retrieve Clara's car. Followed by a lovely dinner of Chilean sea bass and my inauguration to gnocchi. I am a fan! finally had the honigwein (delicious), followed by chamber, followed by celebrations appropriate for a 21st bday celebration.
Thursday, 10 February, 2011
off. the plan is to start doing mornings next week.
Friday, 11 February, 2011
Really short pre-race. Saw Matt at the chE social afterwards. And then the rest of the evening unfolded later, I guess. Decisions and revisions? I appreciate real friends, even if I feel embarrassed by them :P. So completely over it. I like people who intrigue me. Mm. hmm.
Saturday, 12 February, 2011
All-comer's meet. Oh boy, what an eventful morning... there was a spider in my room.
4x16: 6:15 or so? Didn't warm up, ran it more with the mentality of doing an interval than anything, as per Scott's suggestion. Consciously slowed down the 2nd lap.
4:8 split: 2:42, I think. Not fast, but it felt consistent and good. Forgot how amazing spikes feel! Passed a girl on the last bend :). Felt like what I should feel like when I race the 8, with the intensity turned down a few notches.
After my events, I took the opportunity to take some photos. The light was pretty bad, though. I'm learning things!
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Friday, 4 February, 2011
Lacy the long way with Wenqi. Night runs are fun :). 40 mins...?
Warmup to Allen.
Track workout: 8/12/16/12/8
Totally died on the last quarter of the 16, and then it was just chugging to finish the workout.
15 min warmdown.
-- am in a really good mood :D. also took a nap this afternoon.
Wednesday, 9 February, 2011
20 barefoot mins on the grass, then to Raymond to retrieve Clara's car. Followed by a lovely dinner of Chilean sea bass and my inauguration to gnocchi. I am a fan! finally had the honigwein (delicious), followed by chamber, followed by celebrations appropriate for a 21st bday celebration.
Thursday, 10 February, 2011
off. the plan is to start doing mornings next week.
Friday, 11 February, 2011
Really short pre-race. Saw Matt at the chE social afterwards. And then the rest of the evening unfolded later, I guess. Decisions and revisions? I appreciate real friends, even if I feel embarrassed by them :P. So completely over it. I like people who intrigue me. Mm. hmm.
Saturday, 12 February, 2011
All-comer's meet. Oh boy, what an eventful morning... there was a spider in my room.
4x16: 6:15 or so? Didn't warm up, ran it more with the mentality of doing an interval than anything, as per Scott's suggestion. Consciously slowed down the 2nd lap.
4:8 split: 2:42, I think. Not fast, but it felt consistent and good. Forgot how amazing spikes feel! Passed a girl on the last bend :). Felt like what I should feel like when I race the 8, with the intensity turned down a few notches.
After my events, I took the opportunity to take some photos. The light was pretty bad, though. I'm learning things!
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Friday, 4 February, 2011
Lacy the long way with Wenqi. Night runs are fun :). 40 mins...?
you'll be in my heart.
Monday, 17 January, 2011
Went for a short swim. Legs get really tired really quickly when swimming. Went to the training room and did heating/exercises/icing for the hamstring (didn't get puffy today). Those exercise ball exercises burrrrned.
Tuesday, 18 January, 2011
Late night elliptical session: 5 on (level 12/13), 2 off (level 7), with 10 mins warm up + cool down. L knee always feels weird while cooling down. And I feel like my toes always start getting tingly/numb when I elliptical for a while... weird. Felt like a productive workout, though :D. Abs + light lifting afterwards. There were about 5 people in the gym and the guy from class was there again. Feels gooood. I hope I will be able to fall asleep tonight. Have been kind of in a cloud since Friday :(.
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011
42 mins on the elliptical. Ellipticalling is getting old really fast. L knee had this sharp pain on the elliptical - weird. Hamstring seems fine, though! Got to practice late today, and everyone had left already. Saw Scott afterwards - turns out no one went to practice today anyways, lol.
Friday, 21 January, 2011
4.8 miles, Huntington backwards. Felt good after getting to Lacy; ran mostly with Sylvia. Abs, felt hipflexers/L groin esp doing leg lifts. Today was a really really lovely, carefree and happy day :).
Went for a short swim. Legs get really tired really quickly when swimming. Went to the training room and did heating/exercises/icing for the hamstring (didn't get puffy today). Those exercise ball exercises burrrrned.
Tuesday, 18 January, 2011
Late night elliptical session: 5 on (level 12/13), 2 off (level 7), with 10 mins warm up + cool down. L knee always feels weird while cooling down. And I feel like my toes always start getting tingly/numb when I elliptical for a while... weird. Felt like a productive workout, though :D. Abs + light lifting afterwards. There were about 5 people in the gym and the guy from class was there again. Feels gooood. I hope I will be able to fall asleep tonight. Have been kind of in a cloud since Friday :(.
Wednesday, 19 January, 2011
42 mins on the elliptical. Ellipticalling is getting old really fast. L knee had this sharp pain on the elliptical - weird. Hamstring seems fine, though! Got to practice late today, and everyone had left already. Saw Scott afterwards - turns out no one went to practice today anyways, lol.
Friday, 21 January, 2011
4.8 miles, Huntington backwards. Felt good after getting to Lacy; ran mostly with Sylvia. Abs, felt hipflexers/L groin esp doing leg lifts. Today was a really really lovely, carefree and happy day :).
i need another story, something to get off my chest.
Monday, 10 January, 2011
Bike 5 + 10 min, treadmill 15 min, 30 min elliptical. abs, light weights
heated arches, R. ham; iced afterward
Tuesday, 11 January, 2011
AM: 15 min elliptical, weights
PM: 4 miles: 12 min tempo at Lacy.
heated before, felt a bit slow on the tempo. knee was fine; R ham fine while running, but tightened up after stopping. Took the short way back.
Friday, 14 January, 2011
Swimming in the PM with the team. Foot cramps. Was up very late last night being productive for the most part. But not feeling so hot during today. Lacking stamina... R hamstring hurts even when walking around or just sitting here... no good. Iced and it puffed up :C.
Saturday, 15 January, 2011
Lifted with Sally. Abs. Hamstring hurts when I walk around.
Sunday, 16 January, 2011
60 mins on the elliptical. Something's wrong with me. Have been having trouble sleeping for the past few days, but I not sure what it is. I mean, I'm not (actively) really stressed out about anything at the moment. I have guesses as to what's troubling me emotionally, but there really isn't anything in particular that I can name. Eating has been weird, too. Like I know I'm hungry, but I just don't feel like eating anything. Took a 4 hour nap in the afternoon, not very restful, though. For some reason, I feel.. empty (not literally). Bother bother.
Bike 5 + 10 min, treadmill 15 min, 30 min elliptical. abs, light weights
heated arches, R. ham; iced afterward
Tuesday, 11 January, 2011
AM: 15 min elliptical, weights
PM: 4 miles: 12 min tempo at Lacy.
heated before, felt a bit slow on the tempo. knee was fine; R ham fine while running, but tightened up after stopping. Took the short way back.
Friday, 14 January, 2011
Swimming in the PM with the team. Foot cramps. Was up very late last night being productive for the most part. But not feeling so hot during today. Lacking stamina... R hamstring hurts even when walking around or just sitting here... no good. Iced and it puffed up :C.
Saturday, 15 January, 2011
Lifted with Sally. Abs. Hamstring hurts when I walk around.
Sunday, 16 January, 2011
60 mins on the elliptical. Something's wrong with me. Have been having trouble sleeping for the past few days, but I not sure what it is. I mean, I'm not (actively) really stressed out about anything at the moment. I have guesses as to what's troubling me emotionally, but there really isn't anything in particular that I can name. Eating has been weird, too. Like I know I'm hungry, but I just don't feel like eating anything. Took a 4 hour nap in the afternoon, not very restful, though. For some reason, I feel.. empty (not literally). Bother bother.
omg, it's 2011!
Monday, 3 January, 2011
5 miles = Warm-up (1) + Lacy the long way (4)
Very moderate pace, easing back into thing with BC & CE. Ran from Lacy back with SW. Running feels soo good. The whole team did stretching and drills together. Lots of alums are back! (Gus, Rosen, Garrett). Abs and light lifting afterward.
Tuesday, 4 January, 2011
5.6 miles, Madre.
Took a short nap before practice. Slightly sore, accompanied a frosh. I didn't want to just leave her by herself, so it was a very long run. I started doing drills in the middle of it, while waiting; I'd turn around and she'd be walking - shameful :(. Light abs.
Wednesday, 5 January, 2011
4.8 miles, Huntington.
Arches were bothering. Ran with BC. Tight legs (esp. quads). Abz. Stopped by le pool, and talked to Clint and Erin, who's coaching again! And he just got an interview - awesome!
Thursday, 6 January, 2011
Swim in the AM for about an hour.
Had a salad for lunch today. Was starving by 3pm so had 2 hot dogs and some mac n' cheese right before practice.
4 miles = To Lacy, shin walks, 700 loop, 16 strides, back up Virginia.
Tight calves, switched shoes - arches better today; R. hamstring tight in a spot, employed the baseball.
Friday, 7 January, 2011
Off. Biked to do registration. I love the registrar's office at Caltech - they are so helpful and friendly! Lovely dinner at the schloss later. It is so good to be back :D.
Saturday, 8 January, 2011
Brown mountain with Clara. Glad to have run, though not an enjoyable run. Painful painful climb - lower calves, esp lower R. outside, and arches >=[. Got yelled at by forest patrol on the way out - apparently we weren't supposed to be in there... ooopsie poopsie!
Sunday, 9 January, 2011
Off. Recovering from the lost weekend.
Monday, 3 January, 2011
5 miles = Warm-up (1) + Lacy the long way (4)
Very moderate pace, easing back into thing with BC & CE. Ran from Lacy back with SW. Running feels soo good. The whole team did stretching and drills together. Lots of alums are back! (Gus, Rosen, Garrett). Abs and light lifting afterward.
Tuesday, 4 January, 2011
5.6 miles, Madre.
Took a short nap before practice. Slightly sore, accompanied a frosh. I didn't want to just leave her by herself, so it was a very long run. I started doing drills in the middle of it, while waiting; I'd turn around and she'd be walking - shameful :(. Light abs.
Wednesday, 5 January, 2011
4.8 miles, Huntington.
Arches were bothering. Ran with BC. Tight legs (esp. quads). Abz. Stopped by le pool, and talked to Clint and Erin, who's coaching again! And he just got an interview - awesome!
Thursday, 6 January, 2011
Swim in the AM for about an hour.
Had a salad for lunch today. Was starving by 3pm so had 2 hot dogs and some mac n' cheese right before practice.
4 miles = To Lacy, shin walks, 700 loop, 16 strides, back up Virginia.
Tight calves, switched shoes - arches better today; R. hamstring tight in a spot, employed the baseball.
Friday, 7 January, 2011
Off. Biked to do registration. I love the registrar's office at Caltech - they are so helpful and friendly! Lovely dinner at the schloss later. It is so good to be back :D.
Saturday, 8 January, 2011
Brown mountain with Clara. Glad to have run, though not an enjoyable run. Painful painful climb - lower calves, esp lower R. outside, and arches >=[. Got yelled at by forest patrol on the way out - apparently we weren't supposed to be in there... ooopsie poopsie!
Sunday, 9 January, 2011
Off. Recovering from the lost weekend.