A Pyramid Run and Practicing Self-Control.

Nothing like an early morning run on the busiest streets of my city with a forced smile because I was actually too tired to do a real smile.  The scenery of my run was beautiful;)

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Today on the schedule I had a pyramid run to get done.  I am lame and had my garmin set on showing my overall average pace instead of my mile average pace (didn’t have enough time to figure out how to change it because I was already running late).   Because it was showing average pace I kind of had to just guess where I was in terms of each mile but I came pretty close to what the workout was supposed to be.

Workout said to do:  7:30, 7:15, 6:45, 6:45, 7:15, 7:30

What I did:                 7:29, 7:13, 6:41, 6:42, 7:20, 7:22 followed by a cool-down, performance stretching and some core work.

I took Brooke to her gym class for her workout of playing with 40 other little kids, singing songs, doing an obstacle course and playing with bubbles.  It seriously makes me so happy that Brooke gets a gym pass too now that I will be teaching at the Y.  They have so many classes for kids.

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And for lunch I had my lettuceless salad on top of lettuce.

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Yep.

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My SIL sent me this article called Learning to Celebrate the Pain of Running and it is one of my favorite running articles ever.

“My sport is your sports punishment.”  The article goes on to talk about why we runners punish ourselves!

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How does running change you emotionally?

Do you feel like you eat better when you run?

-Yes.  It is crazy because the days I do run I crave fruits and vegetables (and donuts) and on my rest days I just crave donuts.

On your Garmin/GPS thingee what stats does it display on the main screen?

-Distance, current pace and overall average pace.

Last vegetable you ate?

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Aww your ID picture is so cute of you and Brooke! I bet they already love her there. I think your self-control is pretty big. I would have definitely eaten the whole thing or at least picked the bigger half that night. I don’t wear my garmin because seeing the pace stresses me out way too much. I need to figure out how to only show the distance. And maybe overall pace.

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Running (or exercising of any kind really) always makes me in a better mood and gives me an extra boost of energy. Those endorphins are no joke! ;) And yes, I definitely eat better when I workout that day! Last veggie was spinach in my smoothie earlier.

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You rocked that workout! Such an overachiever

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I am definitely more awake and more motivated to get my chores done around the house :) Emotionally, I am more happy. guess I that endorphin rush!

I tend to crave more salads and fruits when I run. I need to try to start running every day to cut out the cookies and chocolate. Last night I had spicy beef a broccoli for dinner :)

I use RunKeeper on my phone when I run, it displays the time, distance, average pace, and I sure some other things. I don’t look at it, if I want to know my stats I can tap my screen and it will talk to me.

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Love your Y pass picture, so adorable! Running keeps me happy and got me through a very painful divorce. I do eat better when I run but I also get the runchies which can be bad. I once ate an entire sleeve of chocolate chip cookies after a 12 mile run. On my 61o the display is distance, time and average pace. The last veggie I ate was red potato, sugar snap peas and red bell peppers.

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Running makes whatever I am annoyed with go away. I don’t necessarily eat better.

It has time, mileage, overall pace and something else. I can’t remember.

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What a sweet picture of you guys and I’m glad Brooke is enjoying her gym time! Lettuceless lettuce is new to me lol! Oh and btw you inspired me to get my own par of Bluetooth headphones and I love them so thanks!

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I love running because it is one of the only encouragers (besides my husband) that makes me feel better when I complete things I never thought I could do. The races may be hard, but in the end, I know I’ve accommoplished something great for me.

I love running with my garmin; it only shows mileage and pace per mile. As for the eating, the more I run, the more I want pizza :-)

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Love that Brooke is on your ID!! I feel like I eat better too when I run or workout. When I don’t, I feel like my brain has it entered that I am lazy and should continue eating like a lazy person. I try not to though! ha Running always ahs a way to change my mood! I actually blogged about it today after a bad day yesterday, a run was the only way to get happy again!

last veggie was carrots/peppers/celery at lunch!

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such cute pic of you 2…
just letting you know that Tomorrow is National Donut Day! Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme are giving away free donuts tomorrow!

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Running definitely improves my mood. I am happier, more confident, and full of energy on days that I run. I also eat better because running on a stomach full of ice cream and chocolate doesn’t go over so well…doesn’t mean I still don’t eat that…just less ;)
I had grapes and apple cobbler at a work party…Does that count??

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I love the picture for your Y pass of you and Brooke!
Way to be a great wife and show self control! He probably forgot (because he’s a man) and you got away with the donut anyway! Lol Things always work out in the end ;-)

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I always eat better on my running days. I thought I was the only one!! I crave donuts and cupcakes and milkshakes and cheeseburgers with guacamole on my rest days. I don’t get it!

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The last vegetable I ate was about 2 days ago now that I think about that one…anyways. I’ve never done a pyramid workout before, because most of my runs end up being progressive. Once I get down to a faster speed during workouts, I have a hard time slowing back down. Considering my speed work is 6 miles at most I guess that isn’t a big deal ha ha. I’d rather not have the opposite problem I suppose. ;)

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That donut wouldn’t last long around these parts either. Holy.wow look at the glazey goodness on that sucker. It makes talking about the last veggie I ate a little difficult, but I had a handful of baby carrots and some cherry tomatoes. Is that good enough to earn me a donut? :D

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I eat WAY better on the days that I run/workout than on my rest days. Big salads on menu for dinner, so lots of veggies coming my way. Running always puts me in a better mood. When I’m having a particularly stressful day at work, I’ll go for a quick run, and it completely changes my attitude and perspective!

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I love your Y staff card. I remember one time my hubby’s gym card had our little son’s picture on it with my hubby. It was so cute, just like Brooke’s and your picture! I definitely eat better when I’m running regularly (not that I’m not running regularly very often). My last veggie was green and wax beans. Yummy!

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Running improves me so much emotionally. I am better able to handle unexpected situations in my day and during my run I sort through situations I am dealing with. Running cleanses me & instantly improves my mood no matter how sort the run is! I always crave healthy food after a run too! It improves everything in my life!

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haha I dont share my food. Lucky for Billy that you even thought to be nice ;-)

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Love that ID picture! And the donut pictures lol. Tomorrow is National Donut Day!! More donuts to celebrate?

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Running definitely has affected me emotionally. Lately I have noticed how much nicer of a person I am….not that I was a horrible person before but I easily got mad and frustrated. Now I just seem to be a lot more laid back and the little things just don’t bother me as much. Maybe its just getting older, maybe its the running, most likely its both. Whatever it is I am just glad to be a calmer person and smile more.

After my runs I crave cereal and Greek yogurt. And lately the idea of meat makes me want to puke unless its chicken but bring on the veggies!

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I work at the Y too! :)
Running changes me emotionally for sure. It brings out all my emotions and after I feel like a new person. A happy one.
I had guacamole, doesn’t that count as a vegetable?
I definitely eat better when I run. I crave apples.

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” One day you’ll wake up and instead of having that argument about whether or not you want to run, you’ll ask yourself how you lived without the run.” YES!!! SO many times, yes!
I have so many people question why I run (including my own brain, some days) and it’s something impossible to explain to those who don’t run and don’t experience the joy, the release, the endorphins, the pain, and the often frustration of the run. It’s a definite love/hate relationship that I can’t live without.

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Krispy Kreme is so seriously my drug of choice lately. I had it for my birthday. And every time we pass one. My husband’s about to start a smear campaign against them he’s so sick of it. And for the record. Krispy Kreme’s original glazed is the BEST donut ever.

Last vegetable I ate…. Broccoli yesterday at lunch. And there was some corn in my chicken taco today. If that counts?

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Running instantly turns my bad moods around and makes me incredibly happy. I always make plans after 830 am so that I can get a good run in in the morning and that the people I’m meeting get the happiest me of the day!

Yes, I absolutely eat better when I run. I took today off running because of Tropical Storm Andrea and I’ve ate like crap. Sorry, body.

Last vegetable I ate: potato…in the form of french fry.

P.S. I heard that tomorrow is National Donut Day and that some places, like Krispy Kreme, are giving out free donuts? Look into it!

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It IS National Donut Day tomorrow! Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts are giving away a free donut-Whoo Hoo!!

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Running was always a good distraction for me – no matter what was going on in my life, it was a way to clear my head.
The last veggies I ate were the chopped celery and carrots in my tuna salad at lunch!

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Oooh that salad looks amazing. What’s in it?

Running has definitely changed me, for the better. I feel better emotionally and physically (when my knees and other bits are not hurting) and I eat way better too.

The last veggies I ate was broccoli and cauliflowers..yumm!

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I was interning at the Y the last 4 months, for my PT certificate and now that it’s over I really miss it.. Those classes are so fun.

I do run for weight maintenance.. I don’t eat any better when I skip a run.
I had Brussel sprouts and sweet potato for lunch.

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Hmmm that picture of a picture of Brooke is NOT enough! How am I going to get my cuteness fix now??? I lol’s at your lettuceless salad on lettuce-you are so funny. There is no way I could have eaten 1/2 a donut, you have way more will power than me. I’ll ‘steal’ chocolate/sweets from my kid I’m so bad :) I’m trying to remember what my Garmin shows I know avg pace and maybe distance? I’m so bad with that kind of stuff. I just started running again. I feel like I’m starting from scratch-so frustrating. Okay if you post again tonight I NEED a picture of Brooke!!

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I was new to running in the past 2 years. I started up after I had my third boy thinking it would be an “easier” way to lose baby weight and stay in shape. Not only did I NOT lose the baby weight (my biggest boy and biggest weight gain) I actually gained weight in the second year after he was born. However, I went from barely running a mile to running over 4 miles on a really good day (good for me, anyway). I am not fast, I am not competative, but I felt great. I couldn’t wear any of my old clothes. I hated the way I looked. But I loved the way I felt afterwards. I loved that I could chase my kids and not feel the least bit tired. I loved that my heart rate was so low I was only allowed to give blood because I was active (not low heart rate due to ill health).

I ate better when I started running because I was nursing and thought I would be trying to lose weight, but mostly I just wanted food all the time and tried to keep it healthier.

The last vegetable I ate was actually my veggie soup for lunch, which included: Onion, green peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and celery (and maybe a few others, I was cleaning out the veggie drawer).

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That is all past tense because I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my 4th boy and absolutely NOT running. :) I can’t wait to start up again with some different strategies.

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Pyramid runs are one of my favorite workouts! They do such a good job of breaking up the run and keeping my brain occupied!

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I am definitely in a better mood if I run. Other forms of exercise just dont give me that same High! :)
I have never done a pyramid style workout like the one you did. I may have to give that a try at some point.
My GPS tells me my average pace per mile, total time, and total miles.

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Running alleviates anxiety and stress from work. I have a very tense job and I look forward to my runs very much. My Garmin screen has average pace (per mile), time, and distance. If I arrow to the next screen it tells me time of day.

I am pleased to tell you that I have white bean soup on the stove with spinach, yellow squash, and tomatoes. And other stuff but those are the veggies!

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I just have to say that I LOVE that dressing and I have been eating it for months. I love ALL the flavors in that brand…I think there are 4 or 5 :)

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Lady, you are just so speedy! I agree with all those reasons for running. I already cry easily, so I like to think that running lessen my sensitivity a little, so I cry less :)

I’m still learning my Garmin, so I’m not quite sure what all it can do. haha

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I finally think that I LOVE running. It took me almost 2 years of getting to that point. Like for many people, running was a way to lose weight and exercise. Then it became a challenge to see how far I could push myself. Yes I can run a half marathon. But did I enjoy it? No. I’ve come to realize that for me, a 5-7 mile run is heaven. Anything more and I get cranky. And now when I run I feel – centered. I can take on the day and make the best choices for me to make my body strong and healthy. And I guess that answers the second question and that is yes, I do eat better when I run. I eat MORE but I don’t want to eat fast food and other crap when I run regularly.

I love my Garmin. I’m totally addicted to it. I have it so it shows my pace, distance and time. My heart rate is also in the upper corner but I can never read it (too small!).

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Oh and last veggie was my afternoon snack of baby carrots with a little salt and jicama.

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I love running for that exact reason. I learn how to deal with some of life challenges when I get a good run in. Love that article!!

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My Garmin displays total mileage,current pace,total time running.
I run for emotional stability. (Or I should say to try to maintain MORE emotional stability!!!!)
My diet is always awful…run or no run.

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Ok being a former y employee myself ive never seen such cute staff picture! Mine was shot from a downward angle so I look like I have a pig nose. Not a fan lol

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Running has been my saving grace this week! I lost a very close friend last weekend in an accident and although I have been an emotional wreck I have run everyday this week and made it into work for 2.5 days. It really is one of the only things that has got me out of bed!

Just had a yam/spinach salad and running usually makes me crave fruits and veggies too :) so many benefits to just getting out there and running!

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I’m a teacher! I run after work-even though I’m dead tired when I start, and trying not to throw up from whatever crap I’ve eaten all day-It’s the best destresser, the best therapy, and I always feel invigorated when I’m done. Even though I run in crazy 4PM winds.

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I love that article! That’s what’s so weird and special about running, that it’s the hardest thing I’ve done and I can hate it so much while it’s happening but as soon as it’s over, I love it SO MUCH. I feel better, I definitely eat better and I have a better opinion of myself…all good things!

Last veggies were baby carrots, my fave!

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I crave healthy food after a run! I wish that I didn’t because then I’d have a legit reason to eat junk since I deserve it but nope I want healthy food.

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Excercise in general can put me in a better mood, it just makes me feel accomplished and like I am doing something with my day.

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Great splits – wow, fast lady! Starting out my day with a good run and good coffee puts me in an instant good mood :)

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I defintely like to eat healthier meals on days that I run…but I also believe that I deserve a huge dessert because I completed that run :).

Last veggie…a zucchini, carrots, and green bean medley!

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Last vegetable I ate was broccoli and it got stuck in my teeth! Woo!

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You nailed your run today Janae!!! great job!! :) awesome, awesome.

I ate a big salad today for lunch accompanied by a slice of pizza. :) xo

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If I miss a workout for the day I always eat worse, and vice versa! The days that I get in a great workout (running or whatever else) I eat better for the rest of the day! It’s great motivation : )

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Running is my own form of therapy. Someone once asked what I think about when I run long distances. I told them that the reason I run is because it’s the only time of day my brain turns off. At least until the last few miles and then I am just thinking about what delicious food I am going to eat.

My Garmin shows me current pace and distance. I should probably just turn off distance and have it show calories or something because I am obsessed with looking at how far I have gone. It’s disappointing sometimes.

The last vegetable I ate was a carrot. I eat them like candy.

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Great workout!! The more I run, the more races I run, the farther the distances, the more emotional I become! I never thought I would ran as much as I do and just seeing my body push itself makes me emotional! I eat pretty healthy to start with, but when I am training specifically I eat super health with one cheat! My display shows average pace, distance and time overall. Last veggie was sweet peppers, yellow and red!

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My Garmin shows time and distance. That way I can make time pass by trying to figure out my pace by dividing time by distance ;) #nerdstatus

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I totally agree with that article!

Do you feel like you eat better when you run? Definitely!!

Last vegetable you ate? Spinach salad that includes cucumbers, carrots and broccoli. Yummy!

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Running decreases my anxiety, increases my energy and makes me feel accomplished! Last veg I ate was kale. :-)

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Ps- awesome workout!!

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Way to kill your workout!

Today I got on Pinterest and saw that someone pinned your salad from last night. I was so confused bc I didn’t think that anyone I follow reads your blog…until I remembered that I follow you and you pinned it. Major blonde moment!

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I definitely eat better when I’m training. It’s not even conscious – I just crave healthier stuff (along with a dose of the unhealthy, just for good measure!).

I display All The Things on my Garmin: Real time, Workout time, Current Pace, Distance. I want All The Data!

Last veggie? One of those long, skinny Japanese cucumbers.

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Janae! You know Friday is national donut day right?? Hopefully your Krispy Kreme gives free donuts. They should be!

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I get much less cranky (I’m too tired to be mad!)

Yes :) My stomach gets sensitive when I run, so when I eat later I can’t handle junk food

Distance, time, average pace

Green beans!

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I think running makes me nicer, I get alone time and time to sort through whatever is going through my mind. My bf and I hit some rough patches last year and running really helped in my opinion. Other wise I probably would have ripped his head off at times.

I think I eat pretty well in general but when I run I eat more than when not, mostly the same stuff. I definitely veer away from carby stuff when I do run because I HATE running with a bloated belly.

My Garmin shoes pace for the mile, total miles, and total time I think. I haven’t used it in over a month!! (ACL, boo hiss). Before I got injured I had started running with a HRM so I would keep the watch at the HR screen.

Last vegetable was kale with my eggs for breakfast!

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Love that photo of you and Brooker.

I ran my fastest 10k last night and I think it has to do with my uber clean eating this week. I was laser focused.

Last veggieS I ate, were green beans and sweet potato.

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I am the same way! On my work out/running days I usually eat healthier and then on my rest days I always want something bad for me!

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How does running change you emotionally?
When I run, I feel stronger and it seems as if I’m able to achieve everything I want in life!

Do you feel like you eat better when you run?
Absolutely! I usually run in the evening so on running days (pretty much every day, ha!) I need to pay more attention about what I put in my body before and afterwards.

On your Garmin/GPS thingee what stats does it display on the main screen?
Time and distance. Also, I have the Forerunner 10 and I noticed that if I change pace during my run the current pace become inaccurate =(

Last vegetable you ate?
Mix green salad

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I hope you know about National Doughnut day today!! I know you don’t have a Dunkin’ Donuts by you but you can get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme today as well!

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Last veggie I ate… Spinach!

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I love that you have Brooke in your ID photo!

The last vegetable I ate was cucumber last night for a snack with some hummus.

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I work at the YMCA too near me! I’m a camp counselor for the summer and can’t wait to use my membership and try some group fitness classes.

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I ran twice this week, twice more than in forever. I found myself feeling much better. Granted I was sick this week too, in between my runs.

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I love that article. Straight from the heart, oh so true.

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Average Pace and distance

…I know that I am never going to win a race…so I just really focus on enjoying the journey

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Incredible how you know your pace so well.

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