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Training: Malaise

Written on March 11, 2012 by Alisa.

We interrupt the regularly scheduled training posts with a big ol’ dose of malaise. So far this week, my training has consisted of sitting on the couch and… no, that’s really it. Couch. Throw blanket. Books. With two weeks to go until the Oakland Running Festival 5K, I’m seriously hoping that this thing goes away […] Read More

Betty Says: When the Plan Falls Apart

Written on February 29, 2012 by Alisa.

Sometimes, the best-laid plans fall apart. Dear Betty, I’ve carefully plotted out a training calendar that will get me ready for my upcoming 10k. I meticulously wrote each day’s workout on my calendar. And now, 16 days into the plan, I’ve only followed the calendar twice (unless you count my rest days; I’ve done both […] Read More

Training: Turning off the Running

Written on February 26, 2012 by Alisa.

It was Saturday night and I was tucking in the Tiny Kitchen Assistant. He reached up and started pushing imaginary buttons on my forehead — beep boop beep. When I asked him what he was doing, he told me that he was turning off my running so I wouldn’t be gone when he woke up […] Read More

Training: Battling the Alarm

Written on February 19, 2012 by Alisa.

The day: Sunday morning, around 7:00 AM. The scene: Bed. Me: “I was going to get up early to run, but after the boy woke me the second time, I turned off my alarm.” The Husband: “Didn’t you get up early yesterday for something exercisey?” Me: “Umm, yeah.” The Husband: “Why would you give up […] Read More

Training: Remembering and Pushing Through

Written on February 12, 2012 by Alisa.

I spent the week trying to find time to fit in a run. I planned to go on Monday after my circuit training session, but I couldn’t lift my legs. Then I was going to run before Zumba on Tuesday, but the rain didn’t cooperate. Wednesday was Pilates. Thursday was circuits and Zumba. Friday is […] Read More

Change: Building Strength

Written on February 6, 2012 by Alisa.

I had a chat with a friend that went something like this: Her: That post about the gait analysis was hilarious. I could just imagine you trying to hide under your chair as they showed the video. I couldn’t stop laughing. Me: Uh, thanks? Her: No, really. I like that you really talked about how […] Read More

Change: Moving in Slow Motion

Written on January 30, 2012 by Alisa.

Last Wednesday night, I went to the UCSF RunSafe clinic. You might remember that I did the other part of the clinic, the VO2 max and lactate threshold training, back in December. I wanted to complete the program and learn how to run without injury. At the clinic, there are four runners and four analysis […] Read More

Training: Completing the Circuits

Written on January 29, 2012 by Alisa.

Ever since the end of Team in Training season, I’ve been suffering from a lack of purpose in my workouts. Sure, I’ve been doing things, but the level of effort has been purely half-assed and lacking a plan. This past week I finally started circuit training with a new trainer. Her sessions are intense and […] Read More

Betty Says: What’s With All the Pink?

Written on January 25, 2012 by Alisa.

This is my rant about pink. I’ve never been a particularly girly girl. I spent most of my childhood lamenting the fact that my mother had chosen to wallpaper my room in tiny pastel flowers. I hated wearing skirts and I never, ever wore pink. Over time, I kind of came around to pink. After […] Read More

Training: Boot Camp

Written on January 15, 2012 by Alisa.

I’m typing this post with my left pinky, the only part of my body that isn’t aching from attending my new boot camp and following up with an hour of Zumba. No, not really. I am a bit sore in places, but really, I’d feel cheated if I didn’t have any soreness. It’s boot camp. […] Read More

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