On Wednesday I started my first fitness boot camp since...well...boot camp. It was an all women's group led in a suburb of Seattle, about a ten minute drive away. At first I thought it would be too much -- a commute before a commute to work, especially in the direction of rush hour traffic. However, … Continue reading Fitness Friday: Did Recovery Always Take This Long?
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Should I Consider A Super Sprint Triathlon?
I'm doing some research on upcoming triathlons in the Seattle area that I'll be able to train for and race once I get settled in. I found one in nearby Kent and they have three distances: Olympic, Sprint, and Super Sprint. I'm considering the Super Sprint distance -- it's only 1/4 mile open water swim, … Continue reading Should I Consider A Super Sprint Triathlon?
Hired by Amazon, Moving to Seattle, Learning Ruby/Rails, And Other Good Things
It's been a long while since I've updated here! As you may have noticed, my running is a bit off. Well, it's like, super off. It's so off that I'm sleeping with my running gear on so that when I get up tomorrow morning it's the first thing I do! I've only logged 5 runs … Continue reading Hired by Amazon, Moving to Seattle, Learning Ruby/Rails, And Other Good Things
Running Grooves…and Bumps In The Road
Okay, so I haven't posted in a bit. You know why? Because nothing has really been going on! Paleo ended a few days after my last food post. It was a slow decline...It started with one meal gone awry, then followed by a a little cheating here and there, until I almost stopped caring for … Continue reading Running Grooves…and Bumps In The Road
Paleo Day 17…Twisted Ankle, Burritos Aren’t Paleo
I figured that I'd get my long swim in today so I started the day with two bananas to power up! I generally just have one, but today I doubled up in anticipation for my workout... ...but then I twisted my ankle. 😦 I don't even have a cool story! I decided to take a … Continue reading Paleo Day 17…Twisted Ankle, Burritos Aren’t Paleo
Paleo Day 16…Big Eats For A Big Training Day
Started my training day off with a very light snack...a banana. It never gives me a stomachache and I never feel like hurling during a workout when I eat it. Proceeded with a strength training workout, followed by a run...I was a little bit on the tired side to start. If there was a way … Continue reading Paleo Day 16…Big Eats For A Big Training Day
Paleo Day 15…Fish Tacos and Too Much of a Good Thing
Started off my day with a different type of scramble this time...onions, bell peppers, and roasted green peppers with a side of potatoes! Then went to visit a friend. She was gracious enough to share her blood oranges with me. It was so sweet and tasty! I will have to hunt down the farmer's market … Continue reading Paleo Day 15…Fish Tacos and Too Much of a Good Thing
Paleo Day 14…Easter Sunday Cheats
Sunday started off without a hitch. It was a mild sunny morning and I was sitting in my boyfriend's backyard enjoying some fresh strawberries, a crisp glass of water, and a popular book called The Primal Blueprint. Figured that it'd be nice to read a few pages from it since I'm following a very similar … Continue reading Paleo Day 14…Easter Sunday Cheats
Thoughts I Think While I Tackle The One-Mile Swim
On Friday I completed my very first long swim of one mile. (I think I completed something close to a mile before in an open water swim, but I don't count that too much because we took a lot of breaks and it was with a class.) It was one of the few times where … Continue reading Thoughts I Think While I Tackle The One-Mile Swim
Paleo Day 13…Pre-Holiday Festivities, Breaking Bread
Spending the weekend at my boyfriend's house generally makes it a culinary challenge, since I don't prepare all of the food I eat. However, since he's on paleo too, it's a smidge easier. I started the day with a huge bag of almonds, cranberries, and raisins. We were boiling eggs for Easter and making some … Continue reading Paleo Day 13…Pre-Holiday Festivities, Breaking Bread
Amara in Training 