Archive for March, 2009

The Green Girl Bicycle Fund

Saturday 03.21.09 at 21:09 · Filed under uncategorized ·Tagged ,

The Green Girl has some good news. I bartered the Schwinn Men’s Legacy Beach Cruiser to my personal trainer in exchange for three training sessions. Since he charges $50 a session and the retail price for the bike is $119.99, I’m actually coming out ahead.

This $150 is going to start off “The Green Girl Bicycle Fund.” I also received an extra $50 in my final unemployment check (now that I’m an employed Green Girl again!) which will also be added to the fund.

The Green Girl Bicycle Fund
Date Amount Total
03.15.09 $150.00 $150.00
03.21.09 $50.00 $200.00

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The Green Girl Is Not Running A Race For Her National Holiday

Sunday 03.15.09 at 08:20 · Filed under uncategorized ·Tagged ,

The Green Girl did not run in a race this morning to celebrate her National Holiday. My bad allergies have turned into a sinus infection and I am not feeling so hot. I’m also exhausted from my first week back to work after seven months of unemployment.

Sneezing and blowing my nose has wiped me out. I’m one tired Green Girl.

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Good Luck, Sole Runners!

Friday 03.13.09 at 18:50 · Filed under uncategorized ·Tagged , , ,


I just want to wish all the Sole Runners who are doing the Catalina Marathon tomorrow the best of luck!

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The Green Girl Is Going To The SparkPeople “Spark Your Life” Convention

Monday 03.09.09 at 20:42 · Filed under uncategorized ·Tagged ,

The Green Girl registered for the first-ever SparkPeople “Spark Your Life” Convention.

Highlights of the all day event will include:

  • A group walk/run in the morning, led by SparkPeople’s Coach Dean and Resident Expert Nancy
  • Motivation to “Make Your Life an Adventure” from SparkPeople founder and CEO Chris “SparkGuy” Downie
  • Coach Dean’s weight-loss story and tips to “Write Your Own Contract for Success”
  • An interactive quiz from Dietitian Becky to learn “What Type of Eater are You?”
  • The “Secrets of Success” as told by some of SparkPeople’s successful members
  • Lunchtime workouts, including an exercise routine led by Coach Nicole
  • A chance to meet SparkPeople Coaches and ask them questions
  • Interaction with other SparkPeople members
  • Opportunities to earn SparkPoints, spin a real-life SparkPoints Wheel, and win prizes throughout the day.

According to the event description, everyone who attends the “Spark Your Life” convention will receive a SparkPeople gift bag (valued at $50), filled with exclusive SparkPeople products, including an official “Spark Your Life” Convention T-shirt, SparkPeople fitness DVD, and more.

Whoo hoo! I am so excited.

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Seven-Week Schedule for Returning from Injury

Tuesday 03.03.09 at 18:54 · Filed under uncategorized ·Tagged ,

Thank you so much, Tricotine, for letting me know about Pete Pfitzinger’s Seven-Week Schedule for Returning from Injury.

Depending on how my ankle feels, I’m going to start following this program in the next few weeks.

Seven-Week Schedule for Returning from Injury

Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1
Walk 10 min, Run 5 min, Walk 5 min, Run 5 min Run in water or other training Run in water or other training Walk 5 min,Run 5 min,Walk 5 min,Run 5 min,Walk 5 min,Run 5 min Run in water or other training Run in water or other training Walk 3 min, Run 7 min, Walk 3 min, Run 7 min, Walk 3 min, Run 7 min
2
 Run in water or other training Walk 2 min, Run 8 min, Walk 2 min, Run 8 min, Walk 2 min, Run 8 min Run in water or other training Run 10 min, Walk 2 min,Run 10 min, Walk 2 min,Run 10 min Run in water or other training Run 12 min, Walk 2 min, Run 12 min, Walk 2 min, Run 10 min Run in water or other training
3
 Run 15 min, Walk 2 min, Run 15 min Run in water or other training Run 20 min, Walk 2 min, Run 10 min Run in water or other training Run 25 min Run in water or other training Run 30 min
4
 Run in water or other training Run 25 min Run 30 min Run in water or other training Run 25 min Run 35 min Run in water or other training
5
 Run 30 min Run 35 min Run in water or other training Run 30 min plus 6 x 100 meter stridouts Run 30 min Run 40 min Run in water or other training
6
 Tempo Run (15 min warm-up, 15 min @ 15 km race pace) Run 30 min Run 45 min Run in water or other training Run 40 min plus 6 x 100 meter strideouts Run 30 min Run 50 min
7
 Run in water or other training Run 35 min Tempo Run (15 min warm-up, 20 min @ 15 km race pace) Run 35 min Run in water or other training Run 40 min plus 6 x 100 meter strideouts Run 55 min

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The Green Girl Needs Bike Advice

Monday 03.02.09 at 23:16 · Filed under uncategorized

The Green Girl is still waiting to hear back from The Crossings at the Bay about the Schwinn Men’s Legacy Beach Cruiser. I was told the bike was purchased at Target.

Assuming I can exchange the cruiser for another bike at Target, what kind of bike should I get? I stopped by my local Target to check out their selection. They had hybrid, mountain, and road bikes. Oh, and, of course, cruisers.

I’d like a bike that would ultimately help me prepare to train for a triathlon. Since I haven’t been on a bike since I was in elementary school, I don’t think it’s necessary for me to start off with a high-end model. I live in the city so I’d like something that will be practical for me to ride around when I’m doing errands. Oh, and ideally, it would be easy for a short Green Girl like me to carry up and down several flights of apartment stairs.

Thank you in advance for any guidance you might have for me.

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