“Warriorman” Runs Again!: Last Chance to Give Me Your Favorite Running Song(s).

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

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Last Chance to Give Me Your Favorite Running Song(s).

I will be adding your songs to my mp3 player tomorrow (Friday). If you've already given me more than one song, that's OK! If you want to add another song, that's OK too!! Thanks, and love you guys! P.S. I'm starting to freak out in a good way about the marathon...details and what will be my last pre-marathon post in a day or two. If I'm not commenting on your blogs lately, I apologize.

9 comments:

Irish Cream said...: Gee, I can't imagine why you might be a wee bit distracted right now . . . :)

Hahaha, no worries at all. We've all been there. The most important thing right now is that you think happy, positive thoughts about getting to the finish line at NYCM! :); October 29, 2009 at 8:57 AM
ros_davis said...: Hi,

Black Stacey by Saul Williams; October 29, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Unknown said...: I want to see your playlist and perhaps copy it for my race! It will be fun to see what people have recommended!; October 29, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Lisa said...: Can you believe that the day is almost here? You will do great and I cannot wait to read how the race went. Yes, please post your playlist... I'm curious to see what's on it.; October 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Anais said...: I'm excited too!!!!

I also want to see the playlist btw :P

Did you already get some of the songs?; October 29, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Kathy said...: Its almost here!! WOO HOOO!!! And I agree with Irish Cream-just be positive until your feet are over the Finish Line!!

I have to add to the list-a bit modern rock ish-but motivating songs by Hoobastank:

'Without a Fight'
'First of Me'
'Born to Lead'

**Quick boost song, really fun to run too :)
'He's a Pirate' by Klaus Badelt-from the Pirates of the Carribean soundtrack!

OKAY, KICK NY IN THE FACE!!!!!; October 29, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Lisa said...: So glad you like Viva la Vida. I always want to run FAST whenever I hear it.; October 29, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Mel-2nd Chances said...: it's almost GO time! :); October 29, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Lindsay said...: lol. hope you didn't freak too much. i got way behind on blogs too. i think it's a prerequisite to running races.; November 2, 2009 at 6:48 AM