31 Dec
Run: 10.5 mi
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Run--Downtown Washington DC was beautiful this morning. I thought President Ford's procession through the city was today, so I hopped on the Metro early, ran throughout DC, and then realized it isn't until Tuesday. (President Bush actually gave government workers the day off for observance.) Lots of runners were enjoying the National Mall this morning; we had the whole place to ourselves. Afterward I went to the Smithsonian Sackler Gallery for a ridiculously amazing exhibit. Knowing Hebrew really came in handy!
GYGO New Years Tri--After I returned home I went to the gym to get my swim on, but it was closed! I guess my transitions for this "tri" are going to be ridiculously slow!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Run
30 Dec
Run: 6.4 mi
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Run--Ah, a nice run through the streets of Bethesda! It was beee-u-tiful this afternoon! Other than some really bad heartburn (not sure what caused that), it was a good run. The drinking fountain was still on, which makes me wonder which other ones are still on. Winter marathon training is always so ridiculously hard for me.
Run: 6.4 mi
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Run--Ah, a nice run through the streets of Bethesda! It was beee-u-tiful this afternoon! Other than some really bad heartburn (not sure what caused that), it was a good run. The drinking fountain was still on, which makes me wonder which other ones are still on. Winter marathon training is always so ridiculously hard for me.
Music--(for blogger friend Ann who leaves nice comments!) On short runs or gym workouts I usually listen to fun stuff (Ace of Base, Barenaked Ladies, soundtrack to Spamalot, Franz Ferdinand, dance/house music, Manhattan Transfer). I teach a Jewish music class, so I have lots of that stuff too that I really like (LeeVees, Eric Komar, Robbi Sherwin, Moshav, Ashira, Hadag Nachash). Before a race, to pump myself up I listen to some specific songs: V'ahavta by Eric Komar, Four Brothers by Manhattan Transfer, Beautiful Life by Ace of Base, Ushti Baba by Golem. When I'm running 26.2 miles, I want my brain to be full of songs I love so I can just go through them in my head so I don't think about the pain and suffering. I don't think about splits, eating, or anything. Just the songs. It's much more fun that way!
More Vacation Recap-- Fun times with the family, THE HEAD (we had fun with that graduation head for the entire vacation), dogsitting a golden retriever puppy.
Ok, I'm SOOOO not ready for children!!!
Puppy! Now that's more like it!
Steph, "the Graduate" (AKA Grandma), and my sis
Puppy torture!!! Ha ha!
Ah, family photo at Saguaro Ranch Park (my childhood playplace)
"The Graduate" (AKA "The HEAD" AKA Grandma) and the women
Bike
29 Dec
Bike: 15 mi (1 hr)
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Bike--I finally bought a bike trainer! (Used lots of coupons) It didn't take long to set up, fortunately, and I really had a lot of fun. I warmed up for 5 min then did 5 min hard/big chainring then 5 min spin in the small chainring. It kicked my butt! I watched the DVD Contact. What a fantastic movie.
More Vacation Recap--Trip to Tucson to see Colin, Nutcracker ballet, family dinner at Carrabba's, gift exchange with the family.
Bike: 15 mi (1 hr)
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Bike--I finally bought a bike trainer! (Used lots of coupons) It didn't take long to set up, fortunately, and I really had a lot of fun. I warmed up for 5 min then did 5 min hard/big chainring then 5 min spin in the small chainring. It kicked my butt! I watched the DVD Contact. What a fantastic movie.
More Vacation Recap--Trip to Tucson to see Colin, Nutcracker ballet, family dinner at Carrabba's, gift exchange with the family.
Colin and Steph in Tucson (he's so tall... and buff!)
King Chicks at the Nutcracker in Phoenix
King girls polished off a piece chocolate cake at Carrabba's
Our grandma and my little sister (in a Mexican mumu)
Steph and my younger sister (ASU GRAD!!!)
Gifts from grandma to our cousin, Steph, and my middle sister
Friday, December 29, 2006
Rest
28 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Lots of flying through the air from Phoenix back to good ol' DC.
Vacation Recap--My sister and I did a pretty good job of trying to balance running/fitness with the total chaos that is our family. Chaos in the most literal sense. Climbing at Camelback Mountain, my sister's graduation from Arizona State University, Kings of the Road 30K Relay.
Rest
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Rest--Lots of flying through the air from Phoenix back to good ol' DC.
Vacation Recap--My sister and I did a pretty good job of trying to balance running/fitness with the total chaos that is our family. Chaos in the most literal sense. Climbing at Camelback Mountain, my sister's graduation from Arizona State University, Kings of the Road 30K Relay.
Steph having fun on Camelback Mtn
"Hanging Out!" 
Arizona State Grad!!!
Wow, that's scary... That head keeps coming back
Relay Race
Kings of the Road!
Rest
27 Dec
Rest
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Rest--This was a classic example of having good intentions and not seizing the opportunity when it presented itself. We frittered the morning away, then we had to all of a sudden visit a million relatives all over the city. I am fighting this morning-runner thing tooth and nail! I love my 3:00 afternoon run. It's now time to love the early morning endorphins!
Rest
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Rest--This was a classic example of having good intentions and not seizing the opportunity when it presented itself. We frittered the morning away, then we had to all of a sudden visit a million relatives all over the city. I am fighting this morning-runner thing tooth and nail! I love my 3:00 afternoon run. It's now time to love the early morning endorphins!
Run
26 Dec
Run: 11 mi
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Run--My sister and I ran 11 miles around Phoenix. I am obsessed with saguaro cacti. We both needed this run as a confidence booster for the 1/2 marathon in two weeks. The weather was beautiful, and I felt pretty good.
Run: 11 mi
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Run--My sister and I ran 11 miles around Phoenix. I am obsessed with saguaro cacti. We both needed this run as a confidence booster for the 1/2 marathon in two weeks. The weather was beautiful, and I felt pretty good.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Rest
25 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Since the rest of the world was taking a break, it seemed appropriate for us to take one too! We spent the day at my uncle's house playing dominos and eating pumpkin cheesecake. Much fun.
Race(?)--I just received an e-mail about an underground marathon on 31 Dec in Bethesda. It sounds intriguing... It might be worth checking out.
Rest
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Rest--Since the rest of the world was taking a break, it seemed appropriate for us to take one too! We spent the day at my uncle's house playing dominos and eating pumpkin cheesecake. Much fun.
Race(?)--I just received an e-mail about an underground marathon on 31 Dec in Bethesda. It sounds intriguing... It might be worth checking out.
Run
24 Dec
Run: 7 mi
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Run--I ran with my sister throughout Glendale. We're both running the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix next month, my sister's first half! I think we averaged about 10:00/mi, which is on par for her pace. It's going to be a very fun race.
Run: 7 mi
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Run--I ran with my sister throughout Glendale. We're both running the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon in Phoenix next month, my sister's first half! I think we averaged about 10:00/mi, which is on par for her pace. It's going to be a very fun race.
Rest
23 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Family Day turned into Individual Day for some reason. I don't drive on Shabbat, but it doesn't matter at all to my family. I rode around with my sister all over the city while she did her running around. It's fun to just hang out sometimes. A good, and very different, Shabbat.
Rest
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Rest--Family Day turned into Individual Day for some reason. I don't drive on Shabbat, but it doesn't matter at all to my family. I rode around with my sister all over the city while she did her running around. It's fun to just hang out sometimes. A good, and very different, Shabbat.
Run, Strength, Core
22 Dec
Run: 4 mi
Strength: pull-ups, dips, lots-o-lats
Core: 8 min
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Run--My sister and I went to her gym in Phoenix. It was pretty nice, especially compared to the navy base where I normally work out! They even have a year-round outdoor pool, tons of courts, and lots of aerobic machines. The free weights were everywhere too! My lats were sore!!!
Run: 4 mi
Strength: pull-ups, dips, lots-o-lats
Core: 8 min
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Run--My sister and I went to her gym in Phoenix. It was pretty nice, especially compared to the navy base where I normally work out! They even have a year-round outdoor pool, tons of courts, and lots of aerobic machines. The free weights were everywhere too! My lats were sore!!!
Rest
21 Dec
Rest
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Rest--I can't remember what I did this day, but I remember not feeling too well. Oh well, I'm sure I had fun!
Rest
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Rest--I can't remember what I did this day, but I remember not feeling too well. Oh well, I'm sure I had fun!
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Run
20 Dec
Run: 30 min
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Run--Mom and I went for a run in the morning. I am NOT a morning runner! Brrr, it was cold (40's). The rest of the morning/afternoon was filled with piano playing and thesis data reduction. This evening we took my grandma out for her birthday to a Mexican restaurant, a good time had by all. It was a good chance for me to practice my Japanese and enjoy the company.
Goals--I have been thinking a LOT about what I want to do in 2007, and I think I have it figured out. Unfortunately I left my race schedule over in MD, so that might have to wait a bit more. My body is still broken (left foot and right calf), so the time off isn't really hurting me too much. I'm anxious to start the crazy running again though. I LOVE being outside in the sun.
Run: 30 min
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Run--Mom and I went for a run in the morning. I am NOT a morning runner! Brrr, it was cold (40's). The rest of the morning/afternoon was filled with piano playing and thesis data reduction. This evening we took my grandma out for her birthday to a Mexican restaurant, a good time had by all. It was a good chance for me to practice my Japanese and enjoy the company.
Goals--I have been thinking a LOT about what I want to do in 2007, and I think I have it figured out. Unfortunately I left my race schedule over in MD, so that might have to wait a bit more. My body is still broken (left foot and right calf), so the time off isn't really hurting me too much. I'm anxious to start the crazy running again though. I LOVE being outside in the sun.
Rest
19 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Maybe I'm taking too many days off, but I just don't care. We went to ASU to see what life was like for my sister there. That is a HUGE campus! Then there was much babysitting and dogsitting.
Rest
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Rest--Maybe I'm taking too many days off, but I just don't care. We went to ASU to see what life was like for my sister there. That is a HUGE campus! Then there was much babysitting and dogsitting.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Rest
18 Dec
Rest
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Rest--The fam and I drove down to Tucson so I could meet up with guy I really like (also graduated from USAFA). Then they continued south and had a great time at Nogales, Mexico while I stayed in Tucson. I'm surprised they weren't arrested. We had a great time too. Unfortunately I had to go back to Phoenix so he could pack for his trip to Singapore tomorrow. I'm hoping he can come to DC for a visit sometime. He's a triathlete also!
Rest
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Rest--The fam and I drove down to Tucson so I could meet up with guy I really like (also graduated from USAFA). Then they continued south and had a great time at Nogales, Mexico while I stayed in Tucson. I'm surprised they weren't arrested. We had a great time too. Unfortunately I had to go back to Phoenix so he could pack for his trip to Singapore tomorrow. I'm hoping he can come to DC for a visit sometime. He's a triathlete also!
Run
17 Dec
Run: AZ Road Racers Desert Classic 30K Relay
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Run--It was so cold in AZ!!! (And I'm a South Dakota native!) We're slow, what can I say?! But we had a good time, and were absolutely crushed by just about every team. It didn't help that we each ate about 3500+ calories the night before at my sister's graduation party! Man, my grandma can cook!
KINGS OF THE ROAD 2:44:36
Dad M-44 0:29:14
Sister F-23 1:00:31
Steph F-24 0:47:59
Mom F-44 0:26:30
It was an out and back for each person, and a 5K, 10K, 10K, 5K. The 5K people turned around and headed back toward the start at 1.55 mi and my sister and I turned around at the 5K mark for our 10K distance. It was uphill and with a huge headwind, but after the turnaround, we just flew down! I think my mom negative splitted her 5K by 3-4 min, that's how bad it was! Wow, my 10K time was only 4 seconds slower that my 10K PR! How slow! Something to work on... Who knows what the rest of the vacation is going to look like Hopefully I can just stay hydrated and do something now and then. I'm enjoying this time off!
Run: AZ Road Racers Desert Classic 30K Relay
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Run--It was so cold in AZ!!! (And I'm a South Dakota native!) We're slow, what can I say?! But we had a good time, and were absolutely crushed by just about every team. It didn't help that we each ate about 3500+ calories the night before at my sister's graduation party! Man, my grandma can cook!
KINGS OF THE ROAD 2:44:36
Dad M-44 0:29:14
Sister F-23 1:00:31
Steph F-24 0:47:59
Mom F-44 0:26:30
It was an out and back for each person, and a 5K, 10K, 10K, 5K. The 5K people turned around and headed back toward the start at 1.55 mi and my sister and I turned around at the 5K mark for our 10K distance. It was uphill and with a huge headwind, but after the turnaround, we just flew down! I think my mom negative splitted her 5K by 3-4 min, that's how bad it was! Wow, my 10K time was only 4 seconds slower that my 10K PR! How slow! Something to work on... Who knows what the rest of the vacation is going to look like Hopefully I can just stay hydrated and do something now and then. I'm enjoying this time off!
Rest
16 Dec
Rest
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Rest--MY SISTER GRADUATED FROM ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY!!!
Rest
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Rest--MY SISTER GRADUATED FROM ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY!!!
X-Train
15 Dec
X-Train: 5+ hrs rock climbing
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X-train--My sister and I drove to Camelback Mtn in Phoenix to do some kick-butt climbing out there. Those pull-ups that I have been working on really help tremendously! It was SUPER fun. I will have to post some pictures of that after I return to MD.
X-Train: 5+ hrs rock climbing
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X-train--My sister and I drove to Camelback Mtn in Phoenix to do some kick-butt climbing out there. Those pull-ups that I have been working on really help tremendously! It was SUPER fun. I will have to post some pictures of that after I return to MD.
Rest
14 Dec
Rest
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Rest--Post office (with 10 packages!), biked to class, lesson with rabbi, stopped at a store, went to the airport, landed in Phoenix. Busy day!
Rest
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Rest--Post office (with 10 packages!), biked to class, lesson with rabbi, stopped at a store, went to the airport, landed in Phoenix. Busy day!
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Swim
13 Dec
Swim: 3000 yd
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Swim--The swim was Pathetic. Yes, with a capital P. Even making into the pool today was a good thing. I have negative energy right now.
Energy--The energy I have in any given day is dependent on two factors: what I CAN control and what I CANNOT control. What I CAN control: fluid intake, sleep, foods, how I use my time/limiting distractions. What I CANNOT control: weather (esp. cloudy weather), hormones, 10000 lbs of health physics problems every other day. I have been focusing on the things I cannot control rather than the things I can. It's time to flip it around. Now! All of my greatest role models have a boatload of discipline in many aspects of their lives. It's time for me to learn something from them.
Swim: 3000 yd
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Swim--The swim was Pathetic. Yes, with a capital P. Even making into the pool today was a good thing. I have negative energy right now.
Energy--The energy I have in any given day is dependent on two factors: what I CAN control and what I CANNOT control. What I CAN control: fluid intake, sleep, foods, how I use my time/limiting distractions. What I CANNOT control: weather (esp. cloudy weather), hormones, 10000 lbs of health physics problems every other day. I have been focusing on the things I cannot control rather than the things I can. It's time to flip it around. Now! All of my greatest role models have a boatload of discipline in many aspects of their lives. It's time for me to learn something from them.
Rest
12 Dec
Rest
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Rest--And then grad school surprises you by becoming even harder! :-) I am READY for this vacation!
Rest
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Rest--And then grad school surprises you by becoming even harder! :-) I am READY for this vacation!
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