tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:37:42 +0000http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)Blogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-7621229863676124305Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:35:00 +00002009-11-09T22:39:21.963-05:00RunningAt some point this week, I'd like to get to the several thousands of blog posts I have missed over the past 2 weeks, as my insane work schedule continues.But for now, here are some pics from the Run For Runaways 5K at Duke Island Park on Saturday. DH and I ran this race last year, and that is where we met Glenn, who has since become my weekend running buddy. This time, I was there to spectate andhttp://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/11/run-for-runaways-5k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-3009063501446506201Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:32:00 +00002009-10-29T09:18:40.311-04:00SwimmingRecipesFoodRunningGymI am seldom as consistent in the kitchen as I am (or try to be) with running. I do spend an hour in the kitchen every week, cooking up dishes to last for a few days, while DH and I plod through our work week. But they are the same few recipes, repeated over and over to the point of boredom. When I increase my weekly running mileage however, I tend to get hungrier, which leads me to furious http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/10/feeding-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-4291615290981908504Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:40:00 +00002009-10-28T16:14:39.762-04:00RunningHill TrainingHope your weekend was enjoyable. I spent Saturday in Philadelphia, visiting a friend. Driving home late at night, I was caught in a torrential downpour and my little Hyundai Accent hydroplaned several times, while I watched helplessly. For more than an hour, the rain came down so fast, everything in front of me was a blur. I had to pull over to the side of the road and wait. Thankfully, no http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/10/jockey-hollow-hill-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-5558023855922017429Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:55:00 +00002009-10-19T13:57:29.168-04:00Misc.RunningWhile most of the country has been following imaginary boys riding hot air balloons (or so it seems...what a crazy way to get attention, by the way!), I've been cocooned in my home office, alternately staring at my computer and chattering on the phone from morning till night; by Friday evening, my ears were ringing, my jaws throbbing...and the weekend came as sweet release.It was such a bummer http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/10/myersville-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-4491692572413131283Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:00:00 +00002009-10-06T15:00:46.905-04:00Misc.FoodRunningIt felt so good to be running again...even if only a few miles. I ran 2 miles on Tuesday, 3 miles on Wednesday, 4 miles on Saturday and 5 miles today. Yesterday, I met Glenn at Green Acres Park and we ran 4 miles in the neighborhood where he grew up, finishing up with a loop around the park. I have lived in the vicinity for the past 3 years, but I am getting to know the area like I never have http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/10/never-dull-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-7494609735560073534Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:33:00 +00002009-09-28T16:42:48.185-04:00InjuryHikingRunningIt's been a rather long silence on my part. Apologies are in order, for completely burying myself in the busi(y)ness of life and disappearing from the blogging world. Every time my mind turns to blogging, I feel the pain of nothing running-related to write about.My tendon is still troubling me (as in no pain while resting or even while running, but tenderness and soreness a day after a run or http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/09/watchung-reservation-hike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-1558250380293736096Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-09-17T17:41:41.384-04:00SwimmingRunningGymTIaRTJillian at Finishing is Winning has the QOTD on TIART over at Runners Lounge. You get to run the last six miles of your next marathon with 6 different people. They can be dead or alive; famous or not famous. Who are these people and why did you pick them? Furthermore, why did you pick them for the specific mile you did? Remember, you get an extra .2 miles with runner #6.Let's see:Mile 21: DH. I http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/09/who-would-you-run-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-2230268433443022164Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +00002009-09-11T16:13:46.871-04:00SwimmingHikingMisc.RunningFamily/FriendsDH and I spent a magical weekend in Colorado visiting my brother. This was my third visit to Colorado, and each time, my heart grows fonder of the place. Every time, it's been more magnificient than the last. And no matter how fit I imagined I was, the elevation kicked my butt every single time.My brother, having climbed all the 14ers, most of them in winter, has now taken up rock climbing, ice http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-coming-back-colorado.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-1384568024462701679Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:25:00 +00002009-08-31T22:06:42.611-04:00InjurySwimmingRunningGymInjury strikes again! Just as I was feeling all smug and confident of sailing through training for a fall marathon. This time, it's a tendon on the outside of my foot, that's been hurting since last Thursday. And this time, it's entirely my fault. I should have waited a whole 2 weeks after the NYC Half Marathon before returning to my usual mileage.At least I know what needs to be done...http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/interrupted-by-injury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-2484006320192459394Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:45:00 +00002009-08-28T19:31:35.776-04:00InjuryMisc.FoodRunning200th post!!! I want to gush over how much I've enjoyed being part of this community. You guys are the best. You keep me running on those days when I just want to curl up and go to sleep, you make me laugh when life is glum; I enjoy reading every sordid detail of your lives and want to share the same with you. Love you all!Wish I had planned some cool giveaway, but that sounds like a lot of http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/on-fuel-belts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-5096832142972498670Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:30:00 +00002009-08-26T16:58:15.547-04:00SwimmingMisc.FoodRunningFamily/FriendsIt's taken a couple of days to recover from last weekend. DH and I took a vacation day on Friday and flew to Ottawa to visit friends. We were scheduled to take the Porter Airlines flight from Newark to Toronto and the connecting flight to Ottawa. Only, the flight landed in Ottawa instead of Toronto, due to bad weather...and after having our hopes raised that we could deplane directly at Ottawa, http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/its-taken-couple-of-days-to-recover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-924951203992466686Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:35:00 +00002009-08-19T22:34:43.871-04:00SwimmingFoodRunningFamily/FriendsOn my visit to India last year, after a week of gastronomic indulgence, my insides started revolting. After a night of forceful upchucking, I decided I needed to detox. My father, who is already one of the healthiest people I know, joined me in a day of wholesome eating. No meat, processed food or drinks were allowed. We stuck to fruit, vegetables, fruit juice, whole grains and natural foods. http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/cleansing-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-5192038518326519954Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:40:00 +00002009-08-19T18:54:34.944-04:00RACESNYC Half Marathon - August 16, 2009I didn't expect to run at a blistering pace and break any records. I was realistic enough to know that I may be using the Jeff Galloway method to surmount the hills of Central Park. But in the heat of the moment (literally and figuratively), I forgot there were hills. For the first 6 miles of the race, I felt dehydrated and was acutely aware of the discomfort inhttp://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/deceptive-hills-of-central-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-6181336917178644227Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:45:00 +00002009-08-13T23:46:24.172-04:00RunningCross trainingTIaRTRunning For KenI cannot believe the NYC Half Marathon is only 2 days away. I have never participated in a race of this size (more than 10,000 runners) and I never would have gone for this, had Ken not been so enthusiastic about it. I got caught up in the excitement. The fact is, I've had no strong emotion about this race at all.I'll tell you why...I'm not too keen on...Schlepping over to the cityhttp://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/running-for-ken-training-plan-less.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-5702366921505422289Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:40:00 +00002009-08-28T19:25:43.245-04:00RunningHill TrainingGymCross trainingTrail runsWhen you run trails, you should be able to read a map. Or know someone who does. Without Glenn, there is no question I would have been hopelessly lost on yesterday's trail run at Watchung Reservation. He claims it is the additional iron in his nose that gives him the advantage. I am going to agree with that. Anything that makes me look less stupid is A-OK by me!Let me also add that a search on http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/watchung-reservation-trail-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-463823883312096255Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:55:00 +00002009-08-04T09:27:29.225-04:00SwimmingHikingMisc.RunningFamily/FriendsCross trainingSaturday's hike was special, because it was also my birthday. You would think that after 34 years, birthdays would not be cause for celebration, but it's still very nice when the love of your life presents you with a gift card to your favorite sports store at the stroke of midnight; and your friends plan a birthday surprise for you in the middle of the woods. At 35, I feel healthy, happy and http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/08/sutherland-pond-hike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-2333848708072205846Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:30:00 +00002009-08-28T19:26:54.876-04:00Misc.RunningHill TrainingTrail runsHope you are all having a good week. I realize my posts have gone from a biweekly occurence to a weekly one...and I am hopelessly behind on keeping up with your blogs. I miss all the lively chatter of blogdom, but blogging unfortunately has to take a backseat for a while, as I throw myself heart and soul into my new job, training and everything else that I have going on at the moment.I will pop http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/07/jockey-hollow-trail-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-10437606334712677Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:09:00 +00002009-07-21T10:50:55.270-04:00SwimmingMisc.RunningHill TrainingCross trainingLast week was a blur...in fact, every week's blending into the next and summer is disappearing fast! I feel I am coming down with something of the flu-ey kind and I suspect last weekend had something to do with it, though I can't be sure.We went on another camping trip to Stokes State Forest in Sussex County, NJ over the weekend. Just your regular camping trip, plenty of people, lots of food, http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/07/stokes-state-forest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-7837694377510591856Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:35:00 +00002009-08-28T19:24:40.929-04:00Misc.FoodRunningHill TrainingGymFamily/FriendsCross trainingI've been MIA again...my new job has been keeping me tied to my workdesk, but I have hope that at some point in the near future, I will be able to return to some sort of blogging routine.What a weekend! DH and I spent Saturday with a friend, M and her boys (a 3-year old and a 9-month old) at the Philadelphia Zoo. M's husband has been deployed to Iraq since the little one was born, and she has http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/07/philadelphia-zoo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-1711500358671433611Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:20:00 +00002009-07-08T16:52:43.808-04:00HikingMisc.RunningFamily/FriendsHope you all had a fabulous 4th of July. We had a lovely time. It felt a little rushed, but any vacation with 7 people, each one with his/her own agenda, is bound to feel rushed. The weather was perfect, and fortunately, the mad rush of traffic was non-existent. So, all in all, a great time was had by all. I'd love to go into detail, but to spare you a lot of reading, I am going to let the pics http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/07/shenandoah-national-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-9081478106578157742Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:30:00 +00002009-08-28T19:20:08.208-04:00Misc.RunningFamily/FriendsCross trainingWhew! I've been caught up in a whirlwind the past few days. I've kept an eye on Google Reader and I know life exists outside my crazy world, but I'm not a speed reader and I have had absolutely no time to catch up on your lives. I have a lot of news though, so please allow me to ramble on...and I promise, I will be up to speed on all the news and gossip within the next 2 weeks.Some of you may http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/06/rafting-on-lehigh-gorge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-6049841020488737186Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-06-25T17:52:54.335-04:00SwimmingMisc.RunningGymCross trainingThe sun has finally here...and while I'm resigned to the fact that dark clouds will soon gobble it up again, I am just happy to see it up and about. I need to air out my running shoes....inspite of washing them, they smell like wet, dirty dog. The "Super G" wiped me out on Sunday, so I modified my workout week a little...I swept Monday off my running calendar, substituting my run with spinning http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/06/strength-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-8373824829628115090Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:20:00 +00002009-06-26T11:12:16.554-04:00Misc.FoodRunningHill TrainingFamily/FriendsCross trainingDH and his colleagues had planned a BBQ yesterday, but of course, rain ruined it. The park would not cancel or postpone the reservation based on the weather forecast (a little annoying, but I don't really blame them, these forecasts can't be believed), so we had to drive to the park Saturday morning and watch the rain beat down mercilessly on the already soaked earth, before heading home. One of http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/06/super-g.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-5191522150763799431Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:30:00 +00002009-06-19T09:06:23.756-04:00InjuryRecipesFoodRunningFollowing several gushing comments on DH's roast tandoori chicken,I have decided to divulge the secret ingredient responsible for the masterpiece:Yup, tandoori lovers, that's all it is. You can use any tandoori spice mix available in Indian grocery stores. Just preheat the oven to 350-375 degrees, rub the whole chicken (we used 2 cornish hens) with 1-3 spoonfuls of tandoori masala spice mix, http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/06/tennis-ball-action.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282998268244356682.post-459757162456794852Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:56:00 +00002009-06-18T10:51:36.292-04:00InjuryReadingFoodBooksRunningGymCross trainingReading about different cultures and lifestyles in various time periods is fascinating. This book will take you into the lives, customs and traditions of the Romani gypsies, before and during the Second World War. There are tons of books on the holocaust and life and death in labor camps, but this one portrays the terror, despair and the hope that sustained people through those terrible years http://kavi-musings.blogspot.com/2009/06/fires-in-dark.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (I Run for Fun)19