tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:47:10 +0000Running connects you...body,mind and spirit.http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (kara)Blogger505125blogspot/xruohttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-8280053645500843974Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:00 +00002009-11-05T09:05:56.543-08:00pollgearfeetsocksMy new best friends – Wigwams!I originally bought these for my first trail run. I wanted a cushiony sock that covered the ankles. Most of the trail socks have wool in them.Wool = itchiness - > me!Unfortunately, these wool free socks ended up being too thick for my Pegs.When the cooler weather arrived, I dug them out and slipped them on.Buttery soft with steadfast warmth. I never take them off!(http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-many-socks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-9142365897587073570Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:53:00 +00002009-11-02T12:07:27.356-08:00running tipsgoalsrunning quotesinspiration“Always set some short term goals in training.” – Tim NoakesThe mileage from my running records shows I ran a total of 838 miles last year. (2008)So my new short term goal is to surpass this amount. (Before the year runs out.)I’m running at 694 miles right now. And when I do the math, I discover I will have to run at least another 144 miles. (Not many, I know for you Marathon runners.)To achieve http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/11/short-term-goals-are-important.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-7086068302016902022Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:22:00 +00002009-10-29T13:12:56.092-07:00running tipstrainingendurancereviewbook"Lore of Running" by Tim Noakes - a professor of exercise and sports science.Not sure how I missed this one - It was originally published in 1991. I must have had plenty of other reading material laying around...With chapter headers like:Training the MindBeware of the Selfish Runner's SyndromeRunning Injuries are not an Act of GodHow could I have overlooked it?(Borrowed from the library - sorry http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/really-big-book-on-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-3749890457067616394Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-10-26T12:36:18.399-07:00halloweenrace reportcell phone pictures5KI primed myself for this race - a full-fledged Fun Run. (Even leaving the Garmin and MP3 player at home.) But apparently, other runners prepared for a very serious run! (Typical for most races in Eugene, Oregon...) If you can’t run at least a 6 minute mile you will be part of the finishing stragglers.There was even a speedy Masters runner (female) from Russia - Tatyana Pozdnyakova with a 6:20 http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/monster-mash-race-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-5107387944402817333Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-10-21T12:21:43.775-07:00reflectionrunning tipsmemerunning quoteslistlinklovegarminattentionI have an abacus at the bottom of my stairs. When we first moved into this house (a two story), I wanted to know just how many times a day I went up and down the stairs.It’s made of wood with two rows of brightly color rings. Just a child’s toy – but it provides accurate data. I love its simplicity.When running I use a sort of mental abacus system. I count off segments of my run. These can be http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/runners-count.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-417133647127832879Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:50:00 +00002009-10-16T11:21:37.573-07:00reflectionkeep on runningrunning tipsmindfullnesstravelinspiration"It's only when you're flying above it that you realize how incredible the Earth really is." Philippe Perrin There is something phenomenal about flying 25,000 ft. up in the air. As I sit there encapsulated, I not only get a panoramic view, but an overview - of my life. Like an out of body experience, I am detached.On this trip I felt the urgency to go for a run. You really discover your wants – http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/reasons-to-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-5559478728365684031Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-10-07T11:15:52.026-07:00keep on runningFallvacationhttp://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/vacation-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-8860852580091975209Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:29:00 +00002009-10-03T12:16:24.751-07:00podcastsThis WeekMastersslowstretchingfoodActive StretchingI am a keen supporter of stretching. I ALWAYS make time to stretch after running. So I found this video captivating.Running Stretches with One Mile RunnerHe incorporates eccentric and concentric moves using body weight as resistance. (Wish I had a private trainer...)Theses moves felt so good - especially the plantar stretch!Masters Need Easy RunsI pay attention to all Masters http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/notable-this-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-1005218427533971909Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:34:00 +00002009-09-29T13:04:48.120-07:00keep on runningrace reportOregonraceshumor5KIf the air is cool but most of the leaves are still green – Is it still Fall?Yes, it was a spectacular day for the Fall Festival Run.It’s a 50 mile drive to Corvallis – So we headed out early - early enough to take in the sunrise…I felt strong and awake – might have been the illicit half cup of joe I drank.I know one thing for sure, running a flat 5k is a whole lot easier that a hilly Trail http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-race-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-4621275624419908649Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:04:00 +00002009-09-23T12:42:40.426-07:00keep on runningrunning tipsinspirationPrefontaineBarrie Greiff – has written about the Five L’s of Success. (Personal habits that correlate with health and happiness.) His principals can be applied to everything – even running.LEARNThere is not a day goes by that I do not read something new or interesting in one of the many running fitness blogs I read. The internet connection has given us a way to share and learn. It might be advice from a http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/five-ls-and-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-3540000410919427895Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:14:00 +00002009-09-17T12:38:42.902-07:00running tipscardiovascularhillsAmount of Air Breathed by Adult Females (Liters)Noted: Uphill running will increase your body’s demand for oxygen!I haven’t really been paying attention to my respiratory rate. During speed work, I listen to some high cadence tune and monitor my speed. So, during last weeks trail race, when I reached the summit water stop, I was amazed at how fast I was breathing. It was difficult to even http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/catch-your-breath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-2313300174918617925Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:08:00 +00002009-09-14T11:36:37.646-07:00race reporttrail runningmindfullnesspersonal growthhillsBeneath a blue sky the woods spread, entry - a single path leading upwards…Who said running up hills was easy?The first mile and half was a vigorous uphill climb with switch backs and scrambles. I have to be honest and admit I did convert to hiking in several areas just so I could catch my breath. [What an awesome workout!]The next stage of the trail was gently rolling - easy going. It was on http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/trail-race-check.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-739652794363223900Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:49:00 +00002009-09-10T10:01:21.341-07:00trail runningphotographyracesI took a short hike up part of the trail I will be racing on this Saturday. No longer afraid of getting lost… just looking forward to getting off the road!Amazon Headwaters Trail-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/trail-preview.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-134082425327868537Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:26:00 +00002009-09-09T20:08:43.935-07:00Please be aware this blog page was taken down (hijacked?) for a short time and I was unable to access my page or my email account.If you receive any strange emails from me please - delete.[ Between the miles At Gmail ]I did contacted Google just as my page miraculously reappeared.I hope no one else has been compromised.-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/compromised-maybe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-1321234868728162226Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:24:00 +00002009-09-08T10:50:45.591-07:00dietlifestylethrivereviewvegetarian I was fortunate enough to receive a free copy of Brendan Brazier’s book THRIVE. A book written by a Profession Ironman Triathlete. Who BTW is also a vegan.His book includes nutritional data, diet plans and recipes. He discusses a lot of new concepts like the nutritional stress response. He shines a floodlight on the term “Eating Clean.”This books contains material related to the body and http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/thrive-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-3544876579254947382Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:12:00 +00002009-09-05T14:48:24.185-07:00trail runningrunning tipstempohumorhillsgoogle earthFinally back to form after a forced vacation of no crunches, squats or track work; kettlebell swings, push-ups or fridge cleaning! You have to pay attention to your body when it sends you persistent pain signals.So I headed to the track this morning and ran some laps at my tempo pace (8:15) - felt pretty good! A rest does do a body good.Then I ran over to the only hill in our neighborhood.This http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/man-made-hill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-4670432935345942781Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:48:00 +00002009-09-01T11:47:52.504-07:00memevegetarianfoodI always read a writer’s bio. I need to know the person behind the article. In last month's Vegetarian Times , they asked the contributors several questions. The answers were so varied.Why are we so different when it comes to food?Here are a few of questions with my responses:“What’s your No.1 grocery splurge?” I would have to say a good $$$ Balsamic vinegar or a jar of organic pasta sauce. (I http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/09/food-questions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-156708003628811956Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:53:00 +00002009-08-29T12:11:21.535-07:00keep on runningrunning pathsrecoveryhumoraudioRan 5 miles at a Recovery pace. Just testing out my back. Instead of a shuffle, I was able to stretch out with some decent strides. (O thank-you powers to be :)I did have to watch out for the cant of the road. (That’s the tilt on paved roads that prevents rain from pooling.) But confident now I will be able to run the trail race in 2 weeks.Life is good.During my run - No, I’m not riding a horse!-http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/recovery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-3751532002757823536Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-08-27T13:38:29.130-07:00sliderunning tipsnutritionTIARTwaterfoodThe TiaRT question this week is asked by Jill of (Jill Will Run).“It's the morning of your weekly long run... what do you eat and why?”I used to take in a far amount of food before my runs. This included: bananas, soy milk, toast, peanut butter and COFFEE. (I don’t drink coffee before I run anymore…)But I found that stuffing myself before a long run had absolutely no benefit. All it made me feel http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/what-do-you-eat-before-long-run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-141089958688267328Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:27:00 +00002009-08-24T11:20:33.215-07:00dreamskeep on runningpositive thinkingrunning quotespersonal growthdisappointmentback painattitude As I said to myself, “No please – not my back…” my running schedule materialized; but like smoke from a Genie's bottle, it disappeared into thin air. I’ve been here before and know the routine. No running until the back pain is under control...Quotes that helped:“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/quotes-that-heal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-1084920518231633715Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:49:00 +00002009-08-20T11:04:27.303-07:00running pathstrail runningrunning tipsnaturepersonal growthhumorcell phonegoogle mapsNot far ahead, the path parted and the familiar slipped away…As I send in my registration form for my first trail race in the woods. (See below) I hesitate, perhaps my fears are purely speculative.For it is not the falling, getting dirty or the lack of proper gear that is holding me back – It’s the fear of getting lost and then looking like a fool.I emailed the race director, asking him if it http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/fear-of-getting-lost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-3809009460891779887Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:38:00 +00002009-08-17T15:58:00.684-07:00race reportrunning tipsthankfulsplitsrunning quotes10kracesgoogle earthAnother “I feel great at the finish race!” (That’s two 10ks in a row.) My time was about the same time as last year but I did stop at every water station. (I’m testing out this routine – as I usually don’t drink anything till after the race.)Happy with some of my splits too!This year, the mint fields were already harvested, but there was still a lingering distant whiff in the cool morning http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/race-report-scandia-10k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-4096863921201147029Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:37:00 +00002009-08-12T10:56:28.872-07:00podcastsrunning tipsrunner's WorldstretchingI have to say I was a little disappointed with this month's Runner’s World article: The Rules – Revisited Stretching is WorthlessI know lots of runners who don’t stretch – but do they know they are losing flexibility? Are they setting themselves up for injury?The article looked a few studies showing stretching made no difference. I’m sorry - but I don’t buy into this. (And hope other runners http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-will-keep-on-stretching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-6261847234057217085Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:08:00 +00002009-08-08T12:24:31.506-07:00energyvegetarianfoodOreo Peanut Butter CreamIngredients:Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}Folic Acid) Peanut Butter (Peanuts, Hydrogenated Rapeseed and/or Cottonseed and/or Soybean Oils, Salt) High Oleic Canola Oil and/or Palm oil and/or Canola Oil, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali) Maltodextrin, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Cornstarch, Salt, http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/oreo-cookie-vs-zucchini-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-2700382074461535690Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:23:00 +00002009-08-06T08:33:37.526-07:00keep on runningaginginspirationThis story has two important lessons:It’s never too late to take up running.And how important it is to keep pushing yourself.Roy Engler took up running when he was in his fifties. He is now 86 and still running four times a week!The magic in this story is not that he is still running; BUT that he is still competing – albeit with himself.(There are not many runners in his age category.)This year (http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/08/keep-on-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)10