tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:57:03 +0000Running connects you...body,mind and spirit.http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (kara)Blogger475125blogspot/xruohttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-7097612317039118142Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:47:00 +00002009-07-16T14:01:34.963-07:00explorekeep on runningmindfullnesslearnTIARTThis week’s theme at Runner's Lounge TIaRT is - Running is Like... I know, I know, you are dying to finish this with "...a box of chocolates." Tell us what you think running is most like in your life.~In the beginning you struggle. That first mile is made up of many steps – like reading, you have to start with the basics to build a foundation. You will have to repeat, practice – even read out http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/07/running-is-like-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-8997009226710608131Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:43:00 +00002009-07-07T10:57:08.547-07:00keep on runningvacationKeep on Running!-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/07/vacation-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-7137322734152718424Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:46:00 +00002009-07-06T12:16:45.635-07:00explorerunning pathsgoogle mapsRunners are always on the lookout for new places to run. (That’s one of the reasons I run races in other towns.)If you live and run in one area for many years you start feeling numb to the surroundings. You know the distances by heart – no Garmin required.You yearn for that sense of adventure – well maybe not on every run day…So, while driving to the Fern Ridge Reservoir yesterday, I found http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/07/exploring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-4952647851750212089Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:24:00 +00002009-07-02T18:35:54.456-07:00reflectionjuneathoninspirationbloggingfitness100 push-upsWrapping up the 30 day Juneathon challenge."The challenge is to run or exercise every day for a month and blog about it!”To put this in perspective...Percent of Americans who do 30 minutes of exercise:27% workout 5 or more times per week.24% 3-5 times per week.49% less than 3 times a week.Source: GallupI had more problems with posting everyday than I did with the exercise component. (I generally http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/juneathon-wrap-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-7236166399834429820Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:07:00 +00002009-06-30T08:58:41.842-07:00keep on runningjuneathonintervalsinspirationtwitterRUN R is for racking up the miles. I don’t have a running total from the very beginning (of time) but since 2002, I’ve put on 5005 miles.U is for understanding. You will slow down eventually. SO - > “Always do whatever's next." - George CarlinN is for never. Never forget why you love running.CowJuneathon Day 29Running 4.53 miles (6x400s)3x12 Sit-ups1 cold water foot bath. (Where is the pool?)-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/run.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-164923461901933380Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:29:00 +00002009-06-27T11:37:22.769-07:00juneathonsunscreenchocolateI’m serious about sunscreen. My sun damage started at an early age. I honestly don’t remember any lotion that even contained sunscreen – We used baby oil! I’m paying the price now.Brown spotsWrinklesSkin TagsEye creasesBlotchesSo let me repeat - I’m serious about sunscreen.On run days I apply the first layer after I wash up. Face, hands and neck. (Don’t forget your neck.) And then, just before I http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/serious-about-sunscreen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-8188993531839254795Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:53:00 +00002009-06-26T18:10:20.717-07:00juneathonellipticalJuneathon Day 24Elliptical 20 mins before work.3x10 Squats On the tele, a multitude of Michael Jackson clips.-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/juneathon-day-26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-6471606621092716669Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-06-25T13:56:08.899-07:00bikingkettlebellsjuneathonTIART100 push-upsThis week’s theme at Runner's Lounge TIaRT is.... "No one ever told me this about running..."That you end up habitually competing with yourself. And there tends to be no winner in this struggle. You either run too slow – with no reasons to quantify the results.OrYou run faster than expected, but feel dreadful afterwards! And deep inside you still believe you should be running faster...Juneathon http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/mind-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-2261845465939297787Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:59:00 +00002009-06-24T12:25:21.861-07:00podcastskeep on runningjuneathonNikeLike many of you, after I run, I log on and upload the details. I use Breaking the Tape but sometimes upload to Map My Run or Garmin for maps graphs and other goodies.But is anyone looking at all that data we share? After reading an article in Wired – Living by the Numbers I find out – NIKE+ does conduct studies with OUR numbers.“Nike has attracted the largest community of runners ever assembled http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/not-top-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-1025431085691470553Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:49:00 +00002009-06-23T15:04:21.221-07:00keep on runningjuneathonblogging100 push-upsThe most difficult challenge to this Juneathon program is the blog posting, not the exercise! Only 7 more days of boring posts – hang in there folks.Juneathon Day 22Running 5.08 miles Slow recovery paceSit-ups 3x10Listened to Filmspotting Podcast. (They are great!)Juneathon Day 23Biking 5 miles[Week 3] 100 pushups, 10,12,7,7,93x10 Weighted SquatsYeah - My Gym SucksWhat is a Juneathon?-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/posting-everyday-is-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-8276941205323609212Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-06-21T13:15:34.011-07:00kettlebellsjuneathonrunning quotes"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." -- Marie Curie Juneathon Day 21Elliptical 30 mins [On the TV - Renaissance Art]Kettlebell swings 3 x 38100 pushups 5,7,5,5,8-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/perseverance-juneathon-day-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-6134454715565245679Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:44:00 +00002009-06-20T16:17:39.550-07:00race reportspeedjuneathonthankfulnegitive splitgoogle mapsDatalogic 5K Fun Run The best part of the race – finishing strong! How about crossing the finish line with a smoking 6:20 pace. I purposely started off slow to accomplished this. NOT EASY!I only had one scare (no red anywhere) – My MP3 player hung! I had a reset emergency 5 minutes before the gun went off. “Hold the menu button down for 15 seconds…” and pray.I was lucky.Me, sporting my “goody http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/finishing-strong.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-48969343349916093Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:23:00 +00002009-06-19T08:26:46.969-07:00reflectionjuneathonellipticalracesLooking forward to the race tomorrow. It’s been 7 weeks since my last race and all is forgotten... [Felt so bad after that race, I thought I was going to die!] I'm actually chomping at the bit for a chance to compete again. What I have to remember is my age group - and then behave my age.2009 Datalogic Fun Run & Charity Challenge 5KJuneathon Day 19Elliptical 15 mins On TV - Pomegranates!Squats http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/back-in-saddle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-5094407308654864883Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:20:00 +00002009-06-18T14:03:30.424-07:00gymjuneathonfitness100 push-upsThe gym was incredibly busy today. I almost ran out the side door.In the far corner they have this old Universal Gym - “a multi-station bodybuilding machine.”I like it because I don't have to roam around the gym. Today I worked the triceps with straight bar press downs, then some lat pull downs and finally, one of my favorites, seated rows! (Incorporates a lot of muscles at once.)Worked on my 100http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/at-gym-juneathon-day-18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-9054896763589527615Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:16:00 +00002009-06-17T13:29:51.712-07:00keep on runningrunning pathsjuneathoninspirationDuring my local runs, the only wildlife I see – beside birds, are squirrels. I see a lot of squirrels. They can be smart or not so smart – daredevils. They can be crazy fools, and end up as road kill.I had a chance to run along side one today. He was on the fence; I was on the path. As I slowed to let him jump off – he slowed… He stayed right beside me till the end of the line. He must have http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/running-with-wild.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-9149058172478632401Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:59:00 +00002009-06-16T13:32:32.499-07:00juneathonpersonal growthwalking100 push-ups“Success is usually the culmination of controlling failure.” – RockyI repeated the first week of the 100 pushups ( part of the Juneathon challenge) in the foolish belief that it would get easier. It didn’t. I struggled with the full push-up. My left shoulder and trap ached continually...So instead of giving up, I'm shifting to the Bent knee push-ups. MizFit says don’t call them girl push-ups! [http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/not-giving-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-6968017278940204870Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:26:00 +00002009-06-15T11:41:26.675-07:00keep on runningcoconut waterjuneathonnutritionreviewThis morning I did a taste test:Comparing coconut water (the latest craze) to Clif Shot Electrolyte.O.N.E. Coconut Water:Clear almost odorless liquid.Had a faint vitamin-like smell.It did not taste sweet - had a mild coconut flavor.Unlike plain water, it had a smooth finish to it.Specs: [In 11.2 oz] 60 calories, 60 mg sodium, 670 mg Potassium, 15 gm carbs, 40 mg Calcium, 1 gm protein.Clif Shot http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/tasting-coconut-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-7822314485223430551Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:44:00 +00002009-06-14T13:51:04.473-07:00bikingjuneathon100 push-upsJuneathon Day 14Biking 7.57 milesPush-ups 4,5,4,4,5 (Like a falling leaf.)-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/country-roads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-833222859408024840Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:25:00 +00002009-06-13T12:53:05.061-07:00running pathsjuneathonsuperstitionsgoogle mapsSeeing it is Day 13 of the infamous Juneathon, I couldn’t avoid asking:Do you have any superstitions in regards to race day?“A belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.” – Dictionary.comI have a few things set in concrete:OneIt’s more of a ritual; (no animal sacrifices) the day http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/superstitions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-6279169720996016299Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:44:00 +00002009-06-18T14:05:32.402-07:00workoutjuneathonellipticalI watched some tele this morning while working out on the home Elliptcal. (Learned all about rock gardens and conifers from an 80 yr old...)All this before getting ready for work!If I save my runs or workouts for after work – they never get done! (What about you?)Treadmills vs. Elliptical TrainersJuneathon Day 12Elliptical 20 mins Strides 770Squats 3x10Have a great Friday!-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/workout-before-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-8785538919383675416Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:02:00 +00002009-06-11T14:11:51.482-07:00kettlebellsjuneathon100 push-upsIn regards to kettlebell swinging; I discovered listening to audio is a lot easier than trying to follow someone on video.Gin Miller's Calorie Burner Workout with KettlebellsI think it has to do with momentum ...(Image wiki)I end up swinging faster or slower than the demonstrator. Trying to adjust can lead to bad form (dangerous) and set yourself up for a potential injury. IMHOOf course I’ve http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/kettlebell-workout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-4087667601211384199Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:44:00 +00002009-06-10T12:56:59.357-07:00keep on runningjuneathonslowgarmingoogle mapsI took a nice slow run around the neighborhood.Running slower does have its benefits AND it’s enjoyable.Juneathon Day 10Running 6.12 milesImage Google MapsData Connect Garmin-----http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/just-cruising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-6540089187637746576Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:28:00 +00002009-06-09T13:48:42.452-07:00bikingjuneathonweather100 push-upsTook the bike out for a spin - froze my hands and lower arms. It was around 58f and cloudy. But I should have noted the Wind Chill Factor! Riding faster did not help. I really do need some decent bike gloves!Re: 100 push-ups “…if for some reason you struggled with the program, I would suggest either retaking the initial test or repeating Week 1."I opted for repeating Week 1 as my initial test is http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/need-gloves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-4623653526230180482Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:23:00 +00002009-06-08T11:38:55.267-07:00kara Goucherkeep on runningjuneathonI watched Kara Goucher race at this weekend’s Prefontaine Classic. The event - 2000 Meter. (What no 5k?) This gal is forever trying out new distances.“In the past she has set personal records on the international level and ran World “A” Standard in the 1500m, 5000m and 1000m.” (flotrack)More recently, she came in third in both the Boston and NY Marathons.But even thought she wasn’t in the top 3 http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/keep-looking-for-challenges.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201352545589491239.post-265907434984249227Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:13:00 +00002009-06-07T15:38:09.897-07:00bikingjuneathon100 push-upsI hopped on my bike to return this - >No, I’m not a shoplifter – I found this device clinging for life on my new top.“The tag is then deactivated, or taken from an active state where it will alarm an EAS system to an inactive state…If the tag is a hard, reusable tag; a detacher is used to remove it when a customer purchases the item it's attached to.”- Howstuffworks So how did I leave the store http://betweenthemiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/bike-with-purpose.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kara)3