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Irvine Mud Run - July 18th 2009
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Betty Apr 10.
Help my wonderful dog!
Replied Jan 21
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- Hometown:
- South Bay, CA
- About Me:
- I love kickboxing, boxing, yoga, running, hiking, eating & just being outdoors. You'll never catch me on a treadmill, makes me feel like a hamster ;) Was with BR's in 2005, messed up my knee being crazy in kickboxing & had to have knee surgery (With the team about every other season since then).
Here's to 2009 being my year to really get my fitness back on track. I'm already going to physical therapy to work on both of my knees. And will start doing Nia (combination of yoga, martial arts & dance) this month to change things up.
- Favorite Races:
- San Francisco Nike Marathon
- Favorite Place to Train:
- LocaIly I like running the trails around Trump Golf Course...The trails of Griffith Park and there are some in the Hollywood Hills & the valley that I love.
Any place scenic works for me.
- Completed Races:
- AFC Half Marathon San Diego
San Francisco Nike Marathon
Pacific Shoreline Half Marathon
Seal Beach 5K
Danskin Sprint Triathlon
Long Beach Int'l City Bank Half Marathon
Pacific Openwater Challenge 5K
Nike Rerun Remix
- Running Goals:
- Take my strength & efficiency up several notches - since I tore both menisci in my knees my fitness has really taken a nose-dive and I'm fed up! Time to kick butt!!
I do acupuncture ongoing preventatively and I really believe it's made a huge difference. I have the most amazing Acupuncturist. She's very thorough and explains everything. Very down to earth & personable. She does needles, ear beads, moxa, salves, herbs. Recommends reading and actually studied with Dr. Maoshing Ni.
Nancy K. Gardner, L.Ac.
21707 Hawthorne Blvd, #305
Torrance, CA 90503
310-540-9102
I'm also VERY happy with my physical therapy. I go to:
Evolution Physical Therapy
11825 Major Street
Penthouse Suite
Playa Vista, CA 90230
Phone: 310-915-6100
Fax: 310-915-0100
Email: info@evolution-pt.com
They are open from 7 am to 7 PM Monday through Friday
Check out their website:
http://www.evolution-pt.com/index.html
I see Darwin who himself is a triathlete. I do different exercises including some on the Wii Fit & will soon be on their Alter-G (an anti-gravity treadmill)
- Post run indulgance:
- A great meal (sushi, crepes, meditteranean, persian, cuban, thai, indian, vegan or...!) a hot bath, a pedicure, lunch in a park/by the ocean, or just relaxing & sharing a tuna salad w. my little love Cassius Clay (my Snowshoe Siamese)!
- Other sports I like to do:
- LOVE kickboxing (a muay thai variation), boxing, hiking, yoga is always divine, kayaking, cycling, tennis, & racquetball. Was actually training for boxing & kickboxing competitions when I blew out my knee.
Anyhow I'm feeling back on track, really focusing and prioritizing my fitness goals for 2009.
- What I'm reading:
- Right now I'm finishing up Wisdom of the Ages by Wayne Dyer and have started Spiritual Liberation by Michael Beckwith.
My favorite picks:
Eat Love Pray by Elizabeth Gilbert
Yoga and the Quest for the True Self
48 Laws of Power - very funny
**If the Buddha Got Stuck by Charlotte Kasl, PhD.**A good reread even...I'll pick this up again whenever I get in a funk.
- Music picks:
- House Music-esp Int'l House , Gospel House, Jazz, Acid Jazz, Electronica, Reggae - Nothing largely commercial please; Fav groups = Thievery Corporation, Les Nubians, Gotan Project, Stan Getz, Rosa Passos, Bebel Gilberto, Latin Project, Seu George, Cesaria Evora, Gabin, Natacha Atlas, Bombay Dub Orchestra, Tortured Souls
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L.A. Marathon
Running L.A.?? Why not run for a cause?
I don't have to tell you that with the current economic environment pets are being dumped or given up in record amounts. Fundraising amounts are suggested only - You are not tied into anything but they do need all the help they can get at this point.
Sign on to fundraise what you can for them and you will get discounted race registration and a Rover Rescue Tshirt!
Gotta run...
I don't have to tell you that with the current economic environment pets are being dumped or given up in record amounts. Fundraising amounts are suggested only - You are not tied into anything but they do need all the help they can get at this point.
Sign on to fundraise what you can for them and you will get discounted race registration and a Rover Rescue Tshirt!
Gotta run...
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 7:30pm —
Local Vegan Restaurants?
HEY ~ Does anyone have a favorite vegan restaurant locally?? Call me crazy but I found this place in Hollywood on Sunset awhile back called California Vegan that I just love! You would not believe how good the chicken tofu is. I actually tend to crave this place post-run on Saturdays...but it's kinda crazy to always drive down there every Saturday so if you have anything more local DO tell!
Best,
Betty
Best,
Betty
Posted on July 18, 2008 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments
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I see you are also attending Barb's S-Factor class this Sunday, want to carpool? I know you live in Torrance, I can pick you.
Lemme know....
Marcela:)
It was nice seeign you again on Saturday....it's been a while. Glad to hear your training again, and don't forget we have a pole session coming up in the near future:)
I wrote down the information for your acupuncture...I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks & see you in 2 weeks,
Marcela
I just got back from the NIKE Women's Marathon (did the 1/2). You were right, it was wonderful!!!
I had a blast.
It was a challenge.
Mile 11 was crazy...oh, a mile long hill...whew, kickmy butt.
So worth it!
I was shooting for a 14min/mile...surprised myself with 11:49.
So happy with it.
Am considering doing it again next year...maybe the full..who knows, that would require training and I'm not willing to give up kayak-time for running.
Hope you're doing well.
What runs do you have planned next?
-Melissa
Yep, parking can be a bit of a problem so finding it where you can near your friend's at 3rd and Golden makes good sense.
We do yoga in the church library and that would be about center of the building if your on Pacific facing the entire structure. There's a fenced in courtyard, and the door to the library is on the outside of that courtyard to your left; I try to leave the door propped open for a bit after we start in the event someone arrives late.
If you go for a run first, it's best if you head back from Ocean & Redondo by 6:20, or the option would be to park near the church upon arrival in Long Beach and then just run from there down Pacific toward the bike path, but it's obviously more congested running on the sidewalk and such as opposed to the bike path.
Here's my cell if you need last minute assistance next Tuesday.
562-481-2995.
Larry