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5 Mile Sunrise Run January 23, 2011

Filed under: Food,Running — Kelocity @ 10:20 pm
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This morning, I met my group, the Los Angeles Racers at Balboa Park for a run.

The guys are an amazing group of runners. Couldn’t ask for a better group.
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I ran the five mile loop with my friend, Valerie (we met in an Italian class a few years ago!)
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My legs are totally fried. After not really training, running a half-marathon and taking a tread and tone class, my lower body is totally beat up. I’ve been stretching, but it felt nice to give them a good jog to loosen them up a bit. I was still sore after, but not nearly as stiff. It took us about three miles to find our stride, but it was a great run. ((Zensah Running sleeves = still a success!))

For lunch today, Irving and I decided to do a ‘dinner for lunch’ theme. We never have big weekend lunches, and it was nice to cook during the day for a change.

We cut up chicken and added a spice rub to it and grilled it to perfection.
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On the side, we roasted some vegetables in the oven (potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic and rosemary).
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What a great, filling and healthy lunch! (I’m taking half of this to work for lunch tomorrow!)
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I am almost done reading Meb Keflezighi’s book, and he keeps talking about the importance of icing after a long run. I knew my sore legs could really use an ice bath, so I gave in.
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I filled the tub halfway with cold water, and dumped my entire freezer drawer of ice into it. The key is to keep your upper body warm (hooded sweatshirt is a MUST!) I could only sit in it for three minutes or so, but it was like magic. My muscles feel 10 times better tonight. Definitely worth braving the cold.

Winner of the Celebrity Fitness Giveaway will be announced tonight!

 

US National Soccer Team vs. Chile

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Last night, Irving and I headed down to the Home Depot center for some soccer! It was the US National Team vs. Chile.
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We had a great time at the game, it was packed!
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I think the score ended up at 1-1 at the end.
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Sadly, no Beckham to look at, but these guys were YOUNG! Irving said they were probably 16 years old, because they are training for the World Cup in 2014.

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I have to admit, while the game was fun, I was totally distracted by this young man.

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Ashley’s mom and Hudson joined us for the game as well! He and I coordinated our outfits.
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Oh, I just love him.

After the game, we hung out for a little bit, and headed back home. By now it was 10pm and we hadn’t eaten dinner. We ran through our options of restaurants that would still be open, but then we realized if we went out, we wouldn’t get home til midnight!
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So we ended up just making PB&J Sandwiches (with a side of pickles) and headed straight for bed.

I’m currently icing my muscles and then heading out on a 5 mile run! Happy Sunday!

 

Around the world: A Video! January 22, 2011

Filed under: Cairo,Dubai — Kelocity @ 2:37 pm
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I’ve been working on a little video from our trip to Egypt and Dubai.

Enjoy!

 

Video is 6 Minutes Long.
 

Tread and Tone January 21, 2011

Filed under: Running,Workout — Kelocity @ 8:15 pm
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Tonight, I joined a friend at Pulse Fitness for one of their Tread and Tone classes.
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It’s a pretty awesome studio, they have cool decorations all around that totally pump you up.

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Fitness needs a little glam sometimes, right?
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The décor is pretty swanky and chic, even in the bathroom!
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Inside, you feel like you’re working out inside of a lava lamp. It’s a little dark, and the lights feel more like a nightclub than a gym.
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Before the class, I had a Coconut Larabar (my favorite!)
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The class was an hour long, but it flew by. We did 10 minutes on the treadmill, 10 minutes of weights and so on for an hour. I ended up running almost three miles when all was said and done. It was hard! There were lots of sprints and inclines. I did my best, but I couldn’t really keep up.

I almost felt like the class was so hard, it was anti-productive. Obviously I got a great workout, but it was so hard, I quit a few times and just stood there. But I’m pretty sure I’ll still be sore tomorrow anyways. It’s good to switch it up once in a while.

 

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway to win a workout session with Celebrity Trainer Kathy Kaehler! You have til Monday morning!

 

Giveaway: Workout with a Celebrity Trainer!

Filed under: Running Gear — Kelocity @ 7:00 am
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I’ve never been a natural athlete. Running is something I started back in 2005 as a way to meet people when I moved to Los Angeles. Training for my first marathon was supposed to be a once in a lifetime achievement for me. I was going to run my miles, and go back to my ‘normal’ life. But running stuck. Six years and 13 full and half marathons later, I’m still training.

But I’ve fallen into a rut recently. I feel like I have a mental block and can’t find the motivation to keep going. Exercise  and eating healthy has fallen to the wayside. But it’s a new year, and with one 2011 race already under my belt, I’m pumped for the other events I already have lined up. 


This is the perfect time to announce a great event: “Be Fit and Pain Free in 2011!”
Me and a guest have been invited to this healthy living training session, sponsored by Salonpas.

Kathy Kaehler is a celebrity trainer and fitness expert for the Today Show. This lady knows her stuff. (She’s a runner too!). And she will be hosting a Private Workout Session for people in LA looking to renew their focus on Healthy Living. And YOU are invited!


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One Lucky Reader (YOU!) will win:

  • Two-Hour training session with Kathy Kaehler, celebrity fitness expert on January 29th
  • Goodie Bags from Kathy Kaehler
  • Salonpas Samples
  • Kathy Kaehler’s workout DVDs
  • Surprise fitness goodies!
  • You get to work out with ME!

This giveaway is only open to readers in the Los Angeles area. The event will be held on January 29th from 9-11am.

To enter, leave a comment on this post, and I will pick a winner at random on Monday Morning.
You also get an extra entry for ‘liking’ Salonpas on Facebook here, then letting me know in the comments!

A while back, I received a sample of Salonpas in a race goodie bag. It’s like an icy hot patch that soothes achy muscles both during and after a run.  I also use it on my neck when I get migraines and it feels SO good. If I put it on at night, I can still feel it tingling in the morning. I wouldn’t be holding this giveaway if I didn’t already like this product.

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Even if you don’t win, you can still go to the Facebook page and request a FREE sample! See, everybody wins!

The legal: Hisamitsu has provided me with this product giveaway for purposes of providing a review.  I only accept freebies for products that I would already use in my everyday life. I do not sell my soul for free products or compensation. All opinions and reviews are honest and unbiased.