Which would you prefer?
Google Maps suggests both as good options when driving to China. Be sure to note the distances Google wants you to log.
Kayak or Jet Ski Across Pacific?
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Weekly Report
From Daily Mile:
Your Training for 01/10/2011 – 01/16/2011 |
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| Miles: | 8.31 | Comments: | 0 |
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| Time: | 01:00 | Motivations: | 0 |
| Calories: | 931 | Among Friends: | 27 |
| Workouts: | 2 | Overall Position: | 14231 |
Top 10 of 2010
2010 was an interesting year for blogging. I was given $100 in Google Adwords to spend to promote my site, which helped bump my number up a little bit. I somehow got noticed by Saucony and they’ve given me a pair of shoes and a pair of gloves. So that was pretty exciting. I started off the year strongly blogging and then slowly dwindled away as the year progressed, much like my running!
Here is how the Top 10 break down:
I admit, a couple of those surprise me. 2010 was a good year. And with this we continue to move forward into 2011!
Metrodome Back Up
Kinda.
Remember when the Metrodome collapsed?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAyLX2hY7E0
According to the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, the Metrodome is back open for running and skating (pdf)
In addition to rollerblading activities, the Minnesota Distance Running Association, the largest running group in the state, announced it will resume running in the concourses this Tuesday, January 18 from 5-8 p.m.This is the first time the Metrodome has been open for community activities since the roof deflated during the blizzard on December 12, 2010. An announcement regarding roof repairs will be made in coming weeks.
For the complete Dome running schedule visit the MDRA’s Dome Running Page.
Maybe I’ll try to make it…
Beating the Treadmill in 5 Minutes
Flikr Image from Zacheverson
I fought the treadmill and I won! A nice picture finish, but I pulled out the win.
This past week we took Nadia to the YWCA for the first time. I ran on the indoor track for 15 minutes and then stretched while Christy enjoyed/endured the elliptical. Then we switched and I ran on the treadmill while she did some weights.
On the track I warmed up for 5 minutes and then alternated a up tempo lap with an easier lap for 10 minutes. I didn’t track the number of laps, I think it is 7 laps to a mile though, it was a counter-clockwise day. It was nice to actually run and not worry about ice or falling off the treadmill. Not wanting to run for a full hour I stretched out and rehydrated, before the dreadmill.
Once on the conveyor belt I started out pretty slow to get my legs underneath me and then 5 minutes later picked up the pace. Every 5 minutes after that I picked up the pace a few pushes of the button. By the end I was under 8 minute pace (which felt faster than I would have liked). I only had to stop once to soothe Nadia. She was wearing a pink outfit and had pink hangy down toys and someone still asked if she was a girl. Odd. I felt like breaking the run up into those 5 minute segments helped me to stay motivated. I knew a change was coming (even if it was faster running) and that helped me push on. I think 5 minutes is a good length, because it isn’t super short or super long. It can easily be broken down but goes by fairly quickly.
- Image by crossn81 via Flickr
That was a nice first session at the YWCA together.
Saturday I ran with the Polar Bears. It was really stinking cold, 4 above and -14 wind chill. There was a nice size crowd given the temperature and we made a lot of noisy on the squeaky, crunchy snow. I was able to hang on for the first half of the run but slowly faded by the end. I survived the 9 miles in 1:20 and thawed out at home!
What are some tips you have for beating the treadmill?