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My first race of 2009

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I ran last night my first race of 2009 and I am glad that I was able to cover the whole 5 kilometers without walking at all. My finish time (27:52 minutes - overall avg pace 8:54 min/mile) was not what it used to be last year but it was not as bad as I had thought it would be, considering my level of training and my physical condition at this point.

After being held back by injuries all winter long, I have been easing my way back into running with a program for new runners that I had done before and had great results with. This week (#7) is about running 25 minutes non-stop (no walking) and I felt last night that it was time for me to jump off the treadmill and to rejoin the running crowd.

Although the race was on a course that I know pretty well for having trained and raced onto several times, it was not easy but I made it through and without being hurt - wearing new running shoes probably helped.

Now, my legs are very sore today - I could barely swim this morning - but it is good pain; nothing suspicious... 

Happy Valentine's Day...

... to my other half!

Yes, it's true, I am happy to be stuck with you Yes, it's true, I'm so happy to be stuck with you 'Cuz I can see that you're happy to be stuck with me

How To Prevent Gasping For Air During A Race without Slowing Down

Thank you, Blaine and Michael for this video - and Erin for asking!

JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE, PAPA TWO!!!

Papa Two!!!

Nous pensons bien a toi - Bisous.

Wordless Wednesday #80

More WW...

D.D.R.

My little one likes loves to play Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2, the new Wii game that we got ourselves for Christmas, and he has become much better than the whole of us at home!

This Wii game is a great workout; it certainly makes cut a sweat and burn some calories! Just by curiosity, I did a session wearing my heart rate monitor and at my level (beginner) and low intensity I burned 325 calories in 72 minutes. Not as good as running but not bad considering that I didn't see time fly by and I had not the feeling I was exercising...

But was that true exercise?

Running in a skirt

I have never worn a skirt for running but I am tempted to try, since I saw this video. I want the Martini at the water stop too! 

The Types of Vegetarians, For The Confused | healthkicker
Source: www.healthkicker.com

Non vegetarians or those just starting out in this lifestyle get confused about the different types of vegetarians. We are categorized and labeled by our food choices. Sometimes our choices are grouped under the title "veg*n" which is a shorter way to type "vegetarian and/or vegan". More...

          

Making Snow

This is how people have fun in really cold weather. 
I never had the opportunity to try this (yet) or even to attend such an experiment, but I think it is really cool!

January 2009, -26F outside in Sanford, Maine. Throwing hot water into the air produces instant snow.

Now, here is a more elabored experiment conducted by Mount Washington Oservatory Staff in March 2007.

Water was boiled to a temperature of approx. 200F and then thrown into the air which was at -35F. This turned it to snow instantly. The video has shots in real time and shots in infrared to show the water leaving the objects hot then dissipating in the cold air without touching the ground.