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3500 total / 162 in 2012
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PR at Blarney Run 5k sub-2:00 at Wisconsin Half Marathon don't drown at first sprint-tri, Danskin sub-4:30 at Lakefront Marathon

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  1. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    RUN
    TM 90+ 7.79 mi 01:38 12:34 pace

    Goal was a 90 min run. Slow and steady on the TM today, with only one walk break for 1 min at 45 min in. Watched Running the Sahara while I ran today, and all I can say is WOW. Walked the last ... read more

    about 12 hours ago
    • Diane V.
      Diane V.
      Diane V.

      Awesome 90 minutes (plus a few bonus minutes). Congrats on only 1 walk break. I have such a hard time just running when on the TM...

      about 12 hours ago • Like

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    • Samantha
      Samantha
      Samantha

      Way to get it done on the TM Karen!! Thats TOUGH! Good movie? I'll have to check it out!

      about 8 hours ago • Like • 1 person

    • Karen B.
      Karen B.
      Karen B.

      Awesome movie, Sam. Every time I wanted to stop, I thought of how these guys ran 40+ mile says for 111 consecutive days, the least I could do was 90 minutes!

      about 8 hours ago • Like

  2. Karen B.'s Photo Karen

    NEW HABITS UPDATE:
    Guess what? Another 3 weeks is up! I have managed to eat breakfast every day for 3 weeks - including on the weekends! And you know what happened? I lost 3 pounds! Seems like ... read more

    about 18 hours ago
    • Diane V.
      Diane V.
      Diane V.

      See???? Yay for the bonus 3 pounds! Now on to the fruits and veggies - go Karen!!!!

      about 17 hours ago • Like

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    • Christina K.
      Christina K.
      Christina K.

      Whoo-Hoo! Lose weight by eating, that's my kinda diet! Congrats! Now for the veggies, isn't one serving of V8 juice equivalent to a serving of fruits & veggies? Just trying to help!

      about 16 hours ago • Like • 1 person

    • Karen B.
      Karen B.
      Karen B.

      Haha Christina, just hot back from store.... V8 made it in the cart!

      about 15 hours ago • Like

  3. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    RUN
    great TM 3 miler 3.03 mi 00:38 12:39 pace

    1% incline the whole way - pace was slow, but I didn't take any walk breaks which is unheard of with me on a TM.
    Finished watching Tangled.... Good to be distracted, I just let the run happen and d... read more

    1 day ago
  4. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    RUN
    great Naked Running through Whitnall 5.75 mi 01:00 10:26 pace

    I'm guessing on distance, and don't know the exact time - but this is close enough for me. I met up with my girl Laurie for a run and it was AWESOME. Man I've missed running with her. We're going... read more

    3 days ago
  5. Karen B.'s Photo Karen

    This has not been a good week for waking up early to work out. Every time I hit the snooze button I justified it with "I really ran hard last night. I can sleep in." Plus I'm meeting a ... read more

    4 days ago
  6. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    walk
    good Cool Down Walkies 0.6 mi 00:11:40 19:30 pace

    And THEN I stretched! Smart, huh?

    4 days ago via Garmin
  7. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    RUN
    great Hills X 6 5.26 mi 00:58 10:58 pace

    Initially I planned to do mile repeats tonight, but I knew the dog wasn't up for that, and when she started doing the happy dance when she saw me grab my shoes and head lamp, I just simply couldn't... read more

    4 days ago via Garmin
  8. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    walk
    good Target! 1.57 mi 00:28 17:38 pace

    Noon came around and I realized I forgot to pack my lunch! Rather than calling for takeout, I laced up the pair of shoes that has been collecting dust under my desk and walked up to Target to see ... read more

    5 days ago
  9. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    swim
    injured Swim Lessons @ Pulaski 800 yd 00:45 99:00 pace

    Great class again, but I pulled a muscle in my second lap of breast stroke. OUCH. Worked on front crawl for the rest of the night. I apparently have issues with my wrists

    5 days ago
  10. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    Shared Photo

    Just needed to share :)

    6 days ago
  11. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    FIT
    Ab Burner! 00:15:00

    Oops, hit the snooze one too many times today, so only had 15 min. Made the best of it though!

    6 days ago
  12. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    VELO
    Stationary Bike 10 mi 01:00 10.0mph pace

    WHEW! Watching Tangled while riding... Don't judge, I'm a sucker for a good princess story :)

    6 days ago
  13. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    walk
    alright TM 30 1.8 mi 00:30 16:40 pace

    Feeling a more human, figured it's time to start waking up with that alarm again... didn't have a lot of energy today, so I'll get some more work in tonight. Happy Monday!

    7 days ago
  14. Karen B.'s Photo Karen

    I'm having something of a Vercua Salt moment today. "I want the world, I want the whole world... give it to me!" I want to run faster, but also run longer distances. I want to swim and... read more

    8 days ago
    • Angela P.
      Angela P.
      Angela P.

      Which one makes your heart sing the most??? Take that one, "run" with it, and do the other ones for fun..

      8 days ago • Like

    • Annie
      Annie
      Annie

      I have the same 'problem': I want to do everything, and I want it all right now! I admire you for giving swimming a try. Relentless forward motion, no matter which way you're moving, is the ultimate goal. Keep it up. :)

      8 days ago • Like • 1 person

    • Karen B.
      Karen B.
      Karen B.

      Thanks Angela -- I wish I knew what was making my heart sing lately.. right now my heart just seems to be telling me to make up my mind!! Annie, true that relentless forward motion is the ultimate goal - that's a good way to look at it -- sometimes I feel like I'm just running in place, (or lately "treading water")

      7 days ago • Like • 1 person

  15. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    swim
    tired Pulaski Pool 880 yd 00:45 90:00 pace

    DANG! Swimming is HARD. But awesome. Finally starting to get comfortable with the breast stroke. Just gotta keep working at it!

    8 days ago
    • David F.
      David F.
      David F.

      That swim section this summer is going DOWN!

      8 days ago • Like • 1 person

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    • Christina K.
      Christina K.
      Christina K.

      What is the hardest part Karen? You've really got me itching to try and learn to be a better swimmer.

      7 days ago • Like

    • Karen B.
      Karen B.
      Karen B.

      Christina - as a kid I always enjoyed playing in the water. Even as an adult I'll happily spend a day splashing around in the lake floating and doing tricks and playing water volleyball and whatever else. Although I can tread water for ages and have really no fear of water, I've never mastered a swim stroke beyond "doggie paddle". So EVERYTHING is new: form, breathing, endurance. I gotta say though, the front crawl is a much more efficient way of moving through water than doggie paddle!

      7 days ago • Like

  16. Karen B.'s Photo Karen

    I am in awe by how many of my friends became ULTRA-marathoners today!! (or repeat ultras!) Congrats! You guys inspire me!

    8 days ago
  17. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    walk
    good South Shore 2.7 mi 01:00 22:13 pace

    Too nice of a day not to get outside for a bit. Running was still a bit too much for me, but the walk was great!

    9 days ago
  18. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    walk
    tired Longest Mile

    Hubby and I normally carpool to work. By 3:00 I was DONE and just wanted my bed. Hubby was stuck at work till 5:00, so I decided in my delusional state that I could just take the bus. Forgot tha... read more

    11 days ago
  19. Karen B.'s Photo Karen

    This cold is totally kicking my butt.. I actually had a full rest day yesterday, and its looking like today might be more of the same. BOO! Does anyone have a magic cure? I'm willing to try anyt... read more

    11 days ago
    • Diane V.
      Diane V.
      Diane V.

      If you find one, let me know. I'm with you! I have been taking Emergen-C, but I'm not sure if it's helping...

      11 days ago • Like

    • Karen B.
      Karen B.
      Karen B.

      Yah. I've been drinking EmergenC like it's going out of style... that usually does the trick, but it's just not cutting it for whatever I've got this time around! BOO!

      11 days ago • Like

    • Nanette L.
      Nanette L.
      Nanette L.

      Get better KB!!!! :0!

      11 days ago • Like

  20. Karen B.'s Photo Karen
    swim
    good Pulaski Pool 800 yd 00:45 99:00 pace

    Great swim session - lots of work on form. This was VERY difficult - this cold is kicking my butt. But the awesome thing is I have now worked out for at least 30 minutes every day this month! 31... read more

    13 days ago
    • Christina K.
      Christina K.
      Christina K.

      Congrats on your steady days of hard work! Take care of yourself, I think you've earned that rest day!

      12 days ago • Like

    • Diane V.
      Diane V.
      Diane V.

      Nice streak, Karen! Good workout at the pool tonight.

      12 days ago • Like

    • Samantha
      Samantha
      Samantha

      WAY TO GO KAREN!! Thats awesome! Pool time rocks for a cold...nothing like getting the snot all flowing! Ya, it goes into the pool, but its all good ;) Give yourself a break :D

      12 days ago • Like

    • Nanette L.
      Nanette L. Feel Better
      Nanette L. Feel Better:

      Very Nice Karen!

      12 days ago