tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:48:56 +0000healthmotivationtipsgoalsproduct reviewcross trainingPro RunnersWorld Championshipscyclingfit kidslong runinjury preventionpush up challengerace prepsettingsGarmin Forerunnercalorieschallengesfartleksinjuriesmusclesrace reviewreasons whyrecipessafetytrainingheart rate monitorkickboxingmarathonpedometerrace recoveryracesrecoveryrun reviewwarm uphttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Angela)Blogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-8177331271388977541Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:29:00 +00002011-10-24T08:29:39.596-06:00healthWith the beautiful autumn weather we've been enjoying I can't stand to exercise inside anymore.  I may just be able to run 1 mile but walking and additional 2 miles gets me more time to enjoy the beauties of nature. This morning was a pleasant 46 degrees with a clear sky.  The stars were so bright and brilliant I had a hard time picking out Orion, my favorite constellation, since therehttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/sliver-moon-and-solitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-6786675884238260748Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:34:00 +00002012-02-08T14:22:21.787-07:00safetytipsOver the years I've logged a lot of hours running in the dark.  What still amazes me is how many people still walk or run with no reflectors or lights of any kind.  Well maybe their shoes have small reflective patches on them. It's 5:45 am and the driver is rubbing sleep out of their eyes as they quickly head to work early to avoid any traffic.  It's early and not many cars are onhttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/safety-first.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-5130452055614480909Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:10:00 +00002011-10-24T08:24:07.828-06:00Garmin ForerunnergoalssettingsBy using the Auto Lap feature on the Garmin Forerunner GPS watches you can exercise worry free.  The watch will automatically break down your run into increments so you have more data about your run.  The more data you have, the more you can improve. For instance, by looking at your laps you can see that you start slow but each mile your pace increases.  Using that information youhttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/auto-lap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-1195645739304108078Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:56:00 +00002011-10-14T08:14:06.840-06:00safetytips In the warm sunshine this intersection looks innocent enough.  But at 5:30 in the morning with nothing but the light from a headlamp, it's a dangerous place to run. As my husband was running around this turn in the road he experienced his first fall of his running career.  He doesn't know exactly what happened to cause him to fall and roll but my guess is that loose gravel+speed+dark=http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/in-warm-sunshine-this-intersection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-2017310291663049134Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:10:00 +00002011-10-06T14:27:53.414-06:00recipesExactly 4 years ago today I stopped buying bread at the store.  I had been very disappointed with the increasing cost of a loaf of store bought bread and the decrease in quality.  So after attending a cooking class that showed me how to make homemade bread in under an hour I immediately stopped buying bread...a decision that has saved my family buckets of money over the years. Not onlyhttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/recipe-homemade-bread-in-65-minutes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-2798089581361421697Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:06:00 +00002011-10-06T12:36:09.184-06:00product review With it staying dark in the morning a good headlamp can make all the difference in your run...and your safety.  I bought this Coleman Max headlamp and 3 other headlamps and tried them out.  I chose this Coleman headlamp because it had the brightest beam and was the least cumbersome to wear.  The beam is bright and wide enough that when I ran down the middle of the road it lithttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/product-review-coleman-max-headlamp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-2529494384415679459Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:59:00 +00002011-10-06T12:06:30.168-06:00injuriesIt's been 6 weeks and 3 days since I've gone running.  This morning I ran 1 mile and could feel my discomfort in the same areas on my left leg.  This is really disappointing!  Why couldn't this have happened during the snow and ice months when I don't want to get out of bed to run in freezing temperatures?  As it is I'm missing out on all of the beautiful autumn weather we'vehttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/10/running-attempt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-7272458674276180693Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:24:00 +00002011-10-24T08:18:39.958-06:00cross trainingGarmin ForerunnertipsEver wonder how far you walk when you visit an amusement park or how far you run while playing a soccer game?  When I visited Sea World I measured me walking around 4 1/2 miles.  It wasn't an accurate measurement since I'd sometimes forget to click the start button after I'd stopped it while we were watching the Shamu or sea lion shows. But now that I know about the Auto Pause functionhttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/garmin-forerunner-function-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-1572877663218177578Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:40:00 +00002011-10-06T14:01:58.718-06:00healthCalculating your body mass index is an important tool to helping you get and/or stay healthy.  A few of the websites I've tried only give you the BMI range that you fall in but here is a bmi calculator that gives you your exact body mass index down to the 10th of a point.  It also has a BMI calculator specifically for children and teens. Recently I tried to participate in a clinical http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/too-healthy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-4382955442062324318Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:51:00 +00002011-09-26T12:08:06.390-06:00cyclingSince my 14 mile bike ride through busy city streets I've been thinking a lot about cycling safety.  Besides wearing a helmet I didn't know much about the rules of biking.  I found this great website that lists the 10 most common car vs bike crashes and how to avoid them.  What I really like was the bike turn signals you should use.  If you're turning left point your left arm http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/cycling-safety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-3972284501431244911Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:43:00 +00002011-09-26T11:50:45.437-06:00cyclingOne of the reasons I've disliked riding bikes in my youth was because I never had one of my own.  I borrowed my sister's or my brother's but the ill fitting size usually led to a crash. So... my husband gave me a bike for my birthday! Technically he gave me money so I could find the perfect bike for me.  So now the fun begins.  I'm currently researching what kind of bike would http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/birthday-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-1398837065240141509Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:34:00 +00002011-09-26T11:42:52.090-06:00cross trainingWhat do you do when you're injured and can't run?  You take up learning something new!  It's now been 1 month since I've sidelined myself due to I.T. issues.  Since then I've taken up cycling, cardio kickboxing and...piano.  Along with running a marathon, learning to read music and play an instrument is also on my bucket list.  Since I'm not running, I have a bit more http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/talents.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-2724952225486695152Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:48:00 +00002011-09-26T11:34:25.917-06:00product reviewWhen I first started long distance running I tried carrying a water bottle in my hands.  At the end of that 6 mile run I swore I'd never carry anything in my hands while out running because my hands and shoulders were so tired. A friend recommended the Amphipod RunLight Hydration Belt and I've never regretted it. The Amphipod water belt comes with 8 ounce bottles and you can choose 2, 3, http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/product-review-amphipod-water-belt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-8386354213305567947Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:35:00 +00002011-09-26T10:57:33.651-06:00cyclingAs I've mentioned in previous posts I am trying my best to conquer my fear of riding a bike.  Embarrassing crashes in my youth have given me this fear.  I'm pretty good once I get going but am uncomfortable with lots of turns, bumps, and especially riding in traffic. For weeks now I've been thinking of a route for a long bike ride but have been scared to do it because it would require http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/longest-bike-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-7293765759092626838Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:07:00 +00002011-09-13T14:28:58.824-06:00cross trainingkickboxingIn my continual efforts to find an heart-pumping exercise to replace running while my injuries heal, I tried kickboxing today. For Christmas we had bought a heavy weight bag.  For the most part it hangs idle in the basement so I thought I'd make use of it finally.  After reading internet articles and watching how-to videos on YouTube, I went down to give it a try. Basically, http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/cardio-kickboxing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-8793784523885798451Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:48:00 +00002011-09-13T14:05:25.053-06:00motivationOne of the hymns in church today was "America the Beautiful" in honor of the victims and heroes of September 11th. Last night and this morning my husband and I have watched several news specials and movies (Flight 93) about 9/11.  With all of that imagery still fresh in my mind, the song "America the Beautiful" took on a whole new meaning today. The third verse reads: "Oh, beautiful for http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/beautiful-heroes-of-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-2882113150737883482Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:02:00 +00002011-09-13T14:30:15.190-06:00healthOn tv the other day I saw this disturbing commercial For years I've been avoiding high fructose corn syrup.  Back then my studying had shown that our bodies metabolize high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) differently then other sugars because of how HFCS is processed.  Of late, I've been so excited that more and more food companies are coming around to this fact and were no longer usinghttp://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/high-fructose-corn-syrup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-1078562796881279397Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:33:00 +00002011-09-13T14:34:13.770-06:00healthrecipesAt this time of year you're wondering what to do with all your zucchini.  You've been eating it all summer but hate to waste it knowing that in the dead of winter you'll be craving some fresh home-grown zucchini. The perfect solution is Zucchini Banana Muffins.  Now you can use those less than appealing bananas you have slowing turning black in your fruit basket. I searched the http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/zucchini-banana-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-4105588951155099344Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:27:00 +00002011-09-07T11:38:43.348-06:00injuriesFor months I've assumed that it was my left I.T. band that was the cause of my troubles.  But after reading the information on my new favorite website, The Running Advisor, I know it's my IT band that's at fault. This amazing graphic they post on their website is the best representation of the I.T. band I've ever seen. In the graphic it shows all the muscles and tissues that attach or are http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/help-for-it-band-problems.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-6425141071860044974Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:06:00 +00002011-09-07T11:25:14.617-06:00Pro RunnersWorld ChampionshipsIt's been a great week for track and field.  I've enjoyed cheering "USA, USA".  Today was the last day of events which is always a fun time since almost every race is a final. It's been a hot, humid week in Daegu, Korea.  None of the athletes can appreciate that more than the marathoners.  The top American male marathoner, Mike Morgan, collapsed just 10 yards away from http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/world-championships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-7516426247404973645Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:53:00 +00002011-09-07T11:06:12.886-06:00Pro RunnersWorld ChampionshipsAmericans are back.  Just 2 days ago Jenny Simpson won Gold in the 1500 and tonight we were given more good news. Matthew Centrowitz took Bronze in the 1500 meters.  The best news is he's just a senior at the University of Oregon, which means he's gonna be around for awhile. I for one look forward to seeing what the American metric milers can do at the Olympics next year.http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/metric-milers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-9136079895141470725Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:40:00 +00002011-09-07T11:01:30.128-06:00Pro RunnersWorld ChampionshipsA miracle took place in Daegu, Korea at the Track and Field World Championships.  Within 30 minutes the Americans won 3 Gold medals. Jesse Williams won Gold in the high jump.  Not only is it Gold but it's the first EVER American medal in high jump at the Worlds. In a race that took my breath away, Jenny Simpson won Gold in the 1500 meters.  She's the first American to http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/09/3-gold-medals-in-30-minutes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-8312482177004077553Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:36:00 +00002011-09-07T11:00:55.848-06:00Pro RunnersWorld ChampionshipsAs you've previously read I've been greatly anticipating the World Championships for Track and Field.  Just like most people I enjoy watching the 100 meter dash.  I was a little disappointed that Tyson Gay is injured but was hoping Walter Dix would be able to fend off the Jamaicans.  I'm not a fan of Usain Bolt. In my opinion he's way too cocky, too much of a "show boater". So in http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/08/bolts-regret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-3351639540956842429Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:22:00 +00002011-08-29T20:35:43.317-06:00cross trainingcyclingAs silly as it sounds, I'm scared to ride a bike. It all stems from never having a bike of my own, never riding a bike that is adjusted to fit me which means that I've had lots of bad, embarrassing falls from bikes. Two years ago when my husband and I were looking at getting a bike we could share, I tried to take it for a test spin.  At that time I hadn't ridden a bike in over 20 years.&http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/08/overcoming-fears.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793677816432172260.post-1471972877619776305Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:17:00 +00002011-08-25T19:38:34.549-06:00challengesNot that anyone ever wants to be sick, but some times are better than others for the ole flu bug to hit. As part of my Plan C I'm still not running.  But with 5 days of sore throat, achy body, and congested sinuses I really haven't missed running.  Since I was feeling like "death on a soda cracker" (another one of my husband's apt descriptions), I've actually slept in everyday and http://runnerzone.blogspot.com/2011/08/good-timing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angela)0