“Warriorman” Runs Again!: Inspiration Through Perspiration

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

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Inspiration Through Perspiration

Check out the pic above. Yup, that's me completing my first marathon on May 5, 2008. Hillery, a good friend of mine, helped me come up with the design. I'm either changing my blog's name to "Inspiration Through Perspiration," or putting that underneath my "Marathonman Runs Again" header. Can someone please tell me how I would change the name and address of my blog should I choose to?? Comments also, please, on the new me!

14 comments:

Anton said...: Look great Rick. Is this going to be the new header for your blog????; March 28, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Unknown said...: It looks so professional. I love it!; March 28, 2010 at 10:36 PM
NY Wolve said...: That is a better race pic than any I have ever had taken!; March 28, 2010 at 11:44 PM
Sherri said...: I love that name! And the picture is awesome!

I changed my name on my family blog and I just went into customize and then one of the headers have a spot were you can change your name! Super easy! That was not a very good explanation.; March 29, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Silvergirl said...: Love it!!! sorry can't help you out with all the technical stuff - I'm still trying to figure out the basics on my blog.; March 29, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Anonymous said...: I am technically incompetent- took me weeks to figure out how to do a header, but I love the idea!!!; March 29, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Burt said...: I like it. I agree with Meg, black and white, really adds to it.; March 29, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Anais said...: I love that picture!!! It looks so inspiring :)

I think you should keep the same blog name and just add perspiration through inspiration under it!; March 29, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Keri said...: Love the new header. Great picture and slogan!; March 29, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Julie said...: Hi Rick,
I love it!! It looks fantastic:) I love black and white pictures!!; March 29, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Psyche said...: Love the pic and think you should make the change. Totally useless to you as far as HOW to do that..:); March 30, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Lindsay said...: i love it! love the new blog name/tag line too. i am not sure if you can change your NAME.blogspot.com part though... i feel like the "NAME" part is permanent? even if your web address stays as marathonman, i think "inspiration through perspiration" is a great page-title / tag line!; March 30, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Bootchez said...: Love the new design! I've been away from the blogosphere lately and am just getting caught up . . . congratulations on the NY 1/2 - your time is admirable and I'm amazed that you kept it all together with all the trials and tribulations you had on the training road to get there. Good for you!; March 30, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Adam Culp (Crazy Floridian) said...: I like the new/old pic in the header.; April 1, 2010 at 4:48 PM