“Warriorman” Runs Again!: My Makeover is Complete

2010

2010

*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58

*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33

*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57

*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39

2009

*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30

*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31

*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21

*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40

*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40

*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"

*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18

*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division

2008

*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57

*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42

*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR

*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR

*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48

*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29

*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59

*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29

*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48

* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55

*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26

* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06

*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59

*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48

*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21

2007

*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26

*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47

*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56

*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54

*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR

*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40

*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02

*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54

*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55

*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24

*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28

*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29

*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11

*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30

2006

*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26

*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09

*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11

* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28

"Runners need quality foods that provide a 'spark plug' for their energy," says Nancy Clark, RD, MS, and author of The Food Guide for Marathoners. These seven "elite" foods for runners will help you feel your best -- and keep you up and running.

· Small bagel with peanut butter
If you're a morning runner, you know it can be tough to hit the road on an empty stomach. It's been several hours since your last meal the night before, and your energy stores are low. Eating a 100- to 300-calorie snack before your morning run can give you energy and staying power, says Clark. This quick-and-easy snack has carbs and protein, plus it's easy to digest.

· Bananas
If you need a carb-packed energy-booster before an afternoon run, it's hard to go wrong with a banana. A bonus: Bananas contain loads of potassium, which regulates blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.

· Berries
Your legs can take a pounding from high-impact activities like running; soreness you feel after a hard run may be caused by micro-tears in the exercised muscles. That's why, in addition to their high fiber content, berries are a good option for runners. The vitamin C and potassium they contain help the body repair itself.

· Broccoli
This nutritional powerhouse has Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and phytochemicals, all key for peak performance and health, says Clark.

· Low-fat yogurt
Running and other weight-bearing exercise can help you improve your bone density. But calcium is an essential part of the equation, and many runners don't get enough. One cup of yogurt contains a third of your recommended daily intake of calcium. Plus, yogurt has protein -- important for building muscle and recovering from tough workouts.

· Lean beef
In addition to being a quality protein source, beef is high in iron, an especially important element for runners. (Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue.) For vegetarians, beans, peas, green leafy vegetables, and iron-fortified cereals are good sources of iron.

· Wild Salmon

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

My Makeover is Complete

Thank-you Leslie for putting up with me and spending the past week doing my blog makeover. Notice the NY Giants blue and red?! How many of you thought I meant a personal makeover?! For anyone interested, Leslie's prices are very reasonable, and as you see by my new look, she does quality work. E-mail me or post a message if you want her contact info. I've been slacking lately. Not slacking running, as I've run the past 3 days. I've been slacking blogging. I'll be commenting on all your blog posts later, plus letting you know what I've been up to. I don't dare to even try to do that now, since I'm fasting for the next 2 1/2 hours because I have to have blood work done. No coffee means slow and cranky Rick. TTYL...

9 comments:

Lindsay said...: i dunno, may still need that personal makeover ;)

just kidding, of course. lookin' good marathonman!

hope all goes well with the bloodwork.; August 25, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Adair said...: Blog makeover looks great!!!

Check out Asia's blog update on the Crim 10 miler in Flint last weekend.
http://asiarenning.blogspot.com/; August 25, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Mel-2nd Chances said...: LOL at Lindsay's comment!! The blog looks great!!; August 25, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Anais said...: Awesome makeover!! The blog looks totally great!

I haven't made coffee in a week...I've only been having it when I meet people for coffee at Starbucks. Weird huh?; August 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...: WOW looks great!! FYI slacking Blogging is OK so long as you are RUNNING. Keep up the good work; August 25, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Irish Cream said...: Love the new look--it's great!

I don't know how you are surviving without coffee . . . that's like my worst nightmare!; August 25, 2009 at 1:05 PM
joyRuN said...: NY Giants?

Thank goodness I can't see this theme on Google Reader ;)

Go EAGLES!; August 25, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Katie said...: Wow! Love the new look :)
Good luck on the blood work and I hope you enjoyed your coffee. I bet it was one of the best cups EVER :); August 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Unknown said...: Wow, SNAZZY blog but where is the NY Giants blue and red?? ? Must have missed it(heh, heh).
Good luck with the fasting!
meg; August 25, 2009 at 7:37 PM