Exercise Talk: Training For My 10K

Last year, I said to another person who trains with my trainer, "We're going to run the Capitol 10K with a chip time next year!" Well, I'm not sure if she's going to, but I'm training for it - starting tomorrow.

I'm lucky in the respect that I'm friends with so many trainers at my gym, and they all have different areas of expertise. Kellen runs. Kellen runs marathons at really fast paces. I think Kellen even does triathlons. He knows how to train people in this area or at least make recommendations. Kellen actually recommended that I join a running group, but I'm trying to save cash so I took his (and Matt's) other advice and looked on the web for a training program. I found a few, but only one really seemed probable for me: Hal Higdon's Novice 10-K Training. It's an eight week program, but I have decided to take it back an additional four weeks, using the same kind of method.

Week 1 Goals (Minimum):
Monday: strength and stretch
Tuesday: 0.5 mile run
Wednesday: 60 minute cross training
Thursday: 0.75 mile run / strength
Friday: rest
Saturday: 60 minute cross training
Sunday: 1 mile run

I might have a rocky start because I'm just starting to feel better from this nasty cold I've had since New Year's, but I'm going to give it a shot!

Going Green: Pack Your Lunch!

Not only is it healthy for you, it's healthy for the environment too! Here's a few pointers to having a "Green" lunch! (From: The Daily Green)

1. Pack your lunch in a reusable lunch bag or box
2. If you bring your lunch in a paper or plastic bag, reuse or recycle them
3. Use plastic containers and silverware that can be washed and used again
4. Switch to organic food and drinks
5. Drink from the fountain or a water filtration system instead of bringing water bottles
6. Recycle your soda cans, bottles and aluminum foil
7. Use a washable napkin instead of paper towels
8. Walk to a lunch eatery if you forgot to pack it

I admit it, I'm a culprit to the third one (using plastic ware and throwing it away) and the seventh one. What can you improve on?

Quiz Friday

You Act Like You Are 23 Years Old

You are a twenty-something at heart. You feel like an adult, and you're optimistic about life. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. You're still figuring out your place in the world and how you want your life to shape up. The world is full of possibilities, and you can't wait to explore many of them.

What Age Do You Act?