16 miles down, 10.2 to go....
Last Saturday I did a wonderful 16 miles. Another cool saturday - I have been lucky as the temps seem to drop when my mileage goes up and up and up ....
Just an out 8 miles and back in. Although I experienced a malfunction in my GPS around mile 14.50- ish.... it when from 14.50-ish to 14.12 in a matter of, oh..a blink of an eye. It had set me back and I knew I was running a total of 16 miles... but then I thought "what? it just said 14.50 something! now i have more to run that i thought i did a minute ago?? do I run until my GPS says 16 or just go with the route i went out on ?? shouldnt that total 16 if i ran the 8 out and the 8 backwards towards home?? "
SO I just ran the way I went and even though my GPS said 15.30 I am not beleiving it. The training center graph shows I stopped at 16, but the GPS says 15.30.
OH yes im starting my new job on monday. Excited but nervous. Cleaned my desk out today and had a great lunch with co-workers yesterday. Ill miss everyone and ill miss bringin' my doggy to work with me.
Saturday i have 18 planned. we will see what happens....
GOGO GIRLS are still looking for 2 more females to join if theres anyone out there!!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
WANTED : 2 FEARLESS FEMALE RUNNERS!!!
Want to be on the above running team for Reach the Beach this year??
WELL....... you can, if you are a fearless female runner!!
HELP!
Our Team The GOGO girls has recently lost 2 members due to injuries.
We need 2 more to make 12!!
the Relay is fantastic.. read more about it here
It is September 14th and 15th, you will need to take the 14th off of work. There is bit of a fee for van rentals and gas and other things, $200.00 per person.
BUT THE RELAY IS A PRICELESS EXPERIENCE!
email me if interested! chelseyelliott@yahoo.com
Want to be on the above running team for Reach the Beach this year??
WELL....... you can, if you are a fearless female runner!!
HELP!
Our Team The GOGO girls has recently lost 2 members due to injuries.
We need 2 more to make 12!!
the Relay is fantastic.. read more about it here
It is September 14th and 15th, you will need to take the 14th off of work. There is bit of a fee for van rentals and gas and other things, $200.00 per person.
BUT THE RELAY IS A PRICELESS EXPERIENCE!
email me if interested! chelseyelliott@yahoo.com
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Cool Saturday Morning, FINALLY
Another great long run with my friend M. We ran through New London, into Waterford and then back through New London. Headed out at about 6:15 am and it was chilly at that time, but after the first 2 miles or so I could feel my hands again and the temp was just right. Sunny, cool and a breeze. It was Ms longest distance run EVER and she did great, so glad I could accompany her on this huge accomplishment! And thus, she was rewarded with some tasty IPA homebrew that Dave and I made a few weeks ago.
I have recently invested in some sport drinks... Cytomax recovery and Cytomax Pre-formance.
I take th PRE before about 30-45 min. Before the long run I took 2 scoops (26 gr protein, i usually take 1 scoop before regular distance runs) I really felt this stuff working. When I was running it felt as though I could just keep gong and felt no pains. Then afterwards the recovery drink is also amazing.... after stretching drink about 16 oz and I am hardly ever sore after a good work out. It says it is supposed to reduce lactic acid by 40 %. I believe it.
After the marathon last year I drank a free sample of cytomax recovery and was impressed... not only by the taste but i believe it helped with my recovery, (i did take an ice bath too though)
Post marathon I felt good , I could walk and go up and down stairs just fine. I certainly didnt feel like I had ran a marathon the day before.
check out all the CYTOSPORT products here
Another great long run with my friend M. We ran through New London, into Waterford and then back through New London. Headed out at about 6:15 am and it was chilly at that time, but after the first 2 miles or so I could feel my hands again and the temp was just right. Sunny, cool and a breeze. It was Ms longest distance run EVER and she did great, so glad I could accompany her on this huge accomplishment! And thus, she was rewarded with some tasty IPA homebrew that Dave and I made a few weeks ago.
I have recently invested in some sport drinks... Cytomax recovery and Cytomax Pre-formance.
I take th PRE before about 30-45 min. Before the long run I took 2 scoops (26 gr protein, i usually take 1 scoop before regular distance runs) I really felt this stuff working. When I was running it felt as though I could just keep gong and felt no pains. Then afterwards the recovery drink is also amazing.... after stretching drink about 16 oz and I am hardly ever sore after a good work out. It says it is supposed to reduce lactic acid by 40 %. I believe it.
After the marathon last year I drank a free sample of cytomax recovery and was impressed... not only by the taste but i believe it helped with my recovery, (i did take an ice bath too though)
Post marathon I felt good , I could walk and go up and down stairs just fine. I certainly didnt feel like I had ran a marathon the day before.
check out all the CYTOSPORT products here
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Quick Update with PICTURES!!
Its been a busy few weeks....just to keep this thing updated- the last race I did was the Blessing of the fleet 10 miler- HOT - even though it was in the evening, it was still hot. I did good and was able to really push out the last mile hard. There were so many people there!! I was elbow to elbow the whole 10 miles... and the finish was jam packed I couldnt even see where the food and water were. After hanging out for a bit and watching other finishers I decided I wanted some clam fritters... after all there is seafood festival going on right? Well- bad IDEA! We waited for 45 minutes for 6 clam fritters. HOW FRUSTRATING- and I was hungry so it was even worse. Not too sure Ill do this race again considering the huge crowd, that type of thing is just not for me.
Ok- so now on to the camping trip!! WOOHOOOO! We went to Eastham Mass on Cape Cod for three nights camping! Our first camping trip together, and I am wondering why we dont do it more often? We had fun and I like camping.
I have a freind from college that lives in Orleans and we were able to meet up with her and her boyfriend. Here are some visuals of the trip-enjoy.
Its been a busy few weeks....just to keep this thing updated- the last race I did was the Blessing of the fleet 10 miler- HOT - even though it was in the evening, it was still hot. I did good and was able to really push out the last mile hard. There were so many people there!! I was elbow to elbow the whole 10 miles... and the finish was jam packed I couldnt even see where the food and water were. After hanging out for a bit and watching other finishers I decided I wanted some clam fritters... after all there is seafood festival going on right? Well- bad IDEA! We waited for 45 minutes for 6 clam fritters. HOW FRUSTRATING- and I was hungry so it was even worse. Not too sure Ill do this race again considering the huge crowd, that type of thing is just not for me.
Ok- so now on to the camping trip!! WOOHOOOO! We went to Eastham Mass on Cape Cod for three nights camping! Our first camping trip together, and I am wondering why we dont do it more often? We had fun and I like camping.
I have a freind from college that lives in Orleans and we were able to meet up with her and her boyfriend. Here are some visuals of the trip-enjoy.
Marconi Beach- breathtaking and ginormous.
Dave getting a quick ride on his Zippy twin fish. The water was a warm 61 degress. 
TRURO Winery
Cape Cod light - they moved the whole thing away from the eroding cliffs in 1996
Large Whale ribs in the Fort Hill area, I was clearly excited to be in this picture.
Beautiful Cooks Brook Beach on the Cape Cod Bay at sunset.
Dave getting a quick ride on his Zippy twin fish. The water was a warm 61 degress. 
TRURO Winery
Cape Cod light - they moved the whole thing away from the eroding cliffs in 1996
Large Whale ribs in the Fort Hill area, I was clearly excited to be in this picture.
Beautiful Cooks Brook Beach on the Cape Cod Bay at sunset.Friday, July 27, 2007
Raviloi for a race
The night before last I experimented with making my own pasta. Never done it before, and its quite easy. I made ravioli stuffed with my home grown basil and mozz. That was Wednesday night. Tonight is the 10 miler at Narragansett and I always eat pasta the night before a race, especially if its longer distance (and I plan on running the 10 plus some more after the race to make it count for my long run) THUS- I really wanted to make my own pasta again, for the second night in a row. So i did. AND OH SO GOOD IT WAS.
I wasnt going out for a run or working out so I stayed in a worked up some damn good ravioli.
heres what I did:
Mixed flour (about 3-4 cups- I dont measure), with 2 eggs and water, first eggs then add water to make moist enough to ball up the dough. Wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and let it sit while you make the stuffing. I sauteed garlic, chopped baby bella, chopped spinach. THEN THE HARD PART- its no wonder there are machines to roll out pasta, its hard. The dough should be elastic like, I split the ball in two pieces and roll out, then cut 2.5" wide strips and place a ball of the filling 2.5-3" apart from each other and take a strip that you cut and place it on top of the roll of filling. Cut inbetween the filling and seal the edges with a fork. EASY! then cook it for about 5 minutes. YUM. I made 35-40 raviloi in about 45-1hr. The thinner the dough you roll out the more you can make obviously, so with a machine you might get alot more rav.
I added romano cheese and mozz to the spinach mushroom combo too.
Ahh food.
The night before last I experimented with making my own pasta. Never done it before, and its quite easy. I made ravioli stuffed with my home grown basil and mozz. That was Wednesday night. Tonight is the 10 miler at Narragansett and I always eat pasta the night before a race, especially if its longer distance (and I plan on running the 10 plus some more after the race to make it count for my long run) THUS- I really wanted to make my own pasta again, for the second night in a row. So i did. AND OH SO GOOD IT WAS.
I wasnt going out for a run or working out so I stayed in a worked up some damn good ravioli.
heres what I did:
Mixed flour (about 3-4 cups- I dont measure), with 2 eggs and water, first eggs then add water to make moist enough to ball up the dough. Wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and let it sit while you make the stuffing. I sauteed garlic, chopped baby bella, chopped spinach. THEN THE HARD PART- its no wonder there are machines to roll out pasta, its hard. The dough should be elastic like, I split the ball in two pieces and roll out, then cut 2.5" wide strips and place a ball of the filling 2.5-3" apart from each other and take a strip that you cut and place it on top of the roll of filling. Cut inbetween the filling and seal the edges with a fork. EASY! then cook it for about 5 minutes. YUM. I made 35-40 raviloi in about 45-1hr. The thinner the dough you roll out the more you can make obviously, so with a machine you might get alot more rav.
I added romano cheese and mozz to the spinach mushroom combo too.
Ahh food.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Female runners wanted! Reach the Beach 2007!
This is a shout out to all the great female runners out there who want a challenge. Our team, The Gogo Girls are in need of two more team members for a total of 12. RTB is awesome, challenging, some say harder than the marathon. It is Semptember 14th and 15th, 210 miles of non stop over 24 hours of pure fun and exhaustion. You wont regret it!
Please email me if you are interested!
We are also in need of a condo by Loon Mtn or Cannon(start line loca) for the night of the 13th. If any one knows someone willing to rent a condo that sleeps 12 for one night -contact me!
chelseyelliott@yahoo.com
This is a shout out to all the great female runners out there who want a challenge. Our team, The Gogo Girls are in need of two more team members for a total of 12. RTB is awesome, challenging, some say harder than the marathon. It is Semptember 14th and 15th, 210 miles of non stop over 24 hours of pure fun and exhaustion. You wont regret it!
Please email me if you are interested!
We are also in need of a condo by Loon Mtn or Cannon(start line loca) for the night of the 13th. If any one knows someone willing to rent a condo that sleeps 12 for one night -contact me!
chelseyelliott@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 21, 2007
A Job Well Run.
Today I met up with a new found runner that I met through this blog. We did 11 miles together through Mystic. It was a beautiful morning- we headed out a little after 6 am.
I never ever get up that early but I was so excited to have someone to run a long run with, that I actually was awake before 6am....
I was going to do about 14 miles and my friend was going to do 11- her pace was a bit faster that what I normally do- but that is just what I needed to amp up my workout.
Shes training for Hartford Marathon in the fall and is a first timer- After today I'm positive she will be a great marathoner. There were a few hills in her loop that were not like the hills here in New London- great hill work out for me!
Also- Used my camelbak dream - LOVE IT. Fits my female torso beautifully and you can quickly cinch the pack tighter while you are running (as it becomes less full and starts sloshing)
All said and done- what a great morning for a run- it was cool the entire time we were running- and I had someone to talk to- and someone to kick my butt. Mornings like this make me go "ahhh (deep breath)....running...I remember why I like it now!"
thanks M!
Today I met up with a new found runner that I met through this blog. We did 11 miles together through Mystic. It was a beautiful morning- we headed out a little after 6 am.
I never ever get up that early but I was so excited to have someone to run a long run with, that I actually was awake before 6am....
I was going to do about 14 miles and my friend was going to do 11- her pace was a bit faster that what I normally do- but that is just what I needed to amp up my workout.
Shes training for Hartford Marathon in the fall and is a first timer- After today I'm positive she will be a great marathoner. There were a few hills in her loop that were not like the hills here in New London- great hill work out for me!
Also- Used my camelbak dream - LOVE IT. Fits my female torso beautifully and you can quickly cinch the pack tighter while you are running (as it becomes less full and starts sloshing)
All said and done- what a great morning for a run- it was cool the entire time we were running- and I had someone to talk to- and someone to kick my butt. Mornings like this make me go "ahhh (deep breath)....running...I remember why I like it now!"
thanks M!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Sailfest 5k
Sunday 9:15 am start of the HOTTEST race Ive ever ran. Sailfest 5k. HOT. HOT. HOT.
It was fun but the loop did not have any shade, and its a challenge in the middle of July. $20 Got me a number, a bag full of good coupons for local restaurants, 2 note pads, pen, pencil, mini first aid thing, letter opener, a great Tee - and then afterwards fresh bananas and great a looking spread of deli wraps! Oh and bottled water of course. Not bad for $20 bux.
My time 25 something- my pace was 8:09. I slowed down by 1 minute per mile - due to heat.
Only about 150-160 runners, and I came in 5th in my catergory. (only like 11-12 people in my catergory) but hey not bad.
I was scheduled to do my long run on saturday the 14th- but ran 5.20 miles on friday and at about mile 3 i began hurting - Ive make the assumption that it was my piriformis muscle that began to get irritated. Iced it the rest of the night friday and on and off on saturday and test ran before the 5k sunday and firgured Id be ok to run the race. And I was. YAY.
Sunday 9:15 am start of the HOTTEST race Ive ever ran. Sailfest 5k. HOT. HOT. HOT.
It was fun but the loop did not have any shade, and its a challenge in the middle of July. $20 Got me a number, a bag full of good coupons for local restaurants, 2 note pads, pen, pencil, mini first aid thing, letter opener, a great Tee - and then afterwards fresh bananas and great a looking spread of deli wraps! Oh and bottled water of course. Not bad for $20 bux.
My time 25 something- my pace was 8:09. I slowed down by 1 minute per mile - due to heat.
Only about 150-160 runners, and I came in 5th in my catergory. (only like 11-12 people in my catergory) but hey not bad.
I was scheduled to do my long run on saturday the 14th- but ran 5.20 miles on friday and at about mile 3 i began hurting - Ive make the assumption that it was my piriformis muscle that began to get irritated. Iced it the rest of the night friday and on and off on saturday and test ran before the 5k sunday and firgured Id be ok to run the race. And I was. YAY.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Long run Saturday
Ive been busy with family visiting but still managed to do a long run today. I do my long runs on saturdays. I was aiming for 14 miles today considering that I would like to do a few 20 milers or more before Hartford Marathon. I did 14.21 miles. It was a great morning for a run, I just did an out and back because if I do the loop through to Waterford and back into New London its not very shady, but I took Montauk Ave for the first time and it was shady and not too hot.
I did a few fartleks and speed drills earlier in the week (basically i want to be faster so, I hear, this is where i should focus for speed) also hills too) but I really felt that today when I was running I was strong and felt like if i keep up the speed work and really push myself when Im doing it- that i can be faster, I feel like Im already reaping the rewards of my speed workouts from this week.
Long run, then skimboarding. YAY. Great saturday. But Dave was at work allll day and night so it was just me and daisy dog.
But tomorrows my birthday. BLAH I dont think I like this getting older thing-but Im also very proud that I can say that Ive ran as many miles as years old I am in one road race.
And each year I am a better runner, So bring em on!!
Ive been busy with family visiting but still managed to do a long run today. I do my long runs on saturdays. I was aiming for 14 miles today considering that I would like to do a few 20 milers or more before Hartford Marathon. I did 14.21 miles. It was a great morning for a run, I just did an out and back because if I do the loop through to Waterford and back into New London its not very shady, but I took Montauk Ave for the first time and it was shady and not too hot.
I did a few fartleks and speed drills earlier in the week (basically i want to be faster so, I hear, this is where i should focus for speed) also hills too) but I really felt that today when I was running I was strong and felt like if i keep up the speed work and really push myself when Im doing it- that i can be faster, I feel like Im already reaping the rewards of my speed workouts from this week.
Long run, then skimboarding. YAY. Great saturday. But Dave was at work allll day and night so it was just me and daisy dog.
But tomorrows my birthday. BLAH I dont think I like this getting older thing-but Im also very proud that I can say that Ive ran as many miles as years old I am in one road race.
And each year I am a better runner, So bring em on!!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Its similiar to a vacuum.What is it?
My job. Because it sucks - right now it sucks. Its sucking the life out of me.
anyhoo..
Yesterday i did a quick 4 miler with a few hill drills. And yes, it was hot-t-t-t.
this is funny- if you have ever had a bad flight-http://ninjapants.org/files/index.php?image=airline%20complaint.jpg
My job. Because it sucks - right now it sucks. Its sucking the life out of me.
anyhoo..
Yesterday i did a quick 4 miler with a few hill drills. And yes, it was hot-t-t-t.
this is funny- if you have ever had a bad flight-http://ninjapants.org/files/index.php?image=airline%20complaint.jpg
Monday, June 25, 2007
This is funny.
have you ever heard of "things my boyfriend says.com" its self explanatory. I enjoy it. I wish boyfriend would say more things more often though, he is amusing.
have you ever heard of "things my boyfriend says.com" its self explanatory. I enjoy it. I wish boyfriend would say more things more often though, he is amusing.
Yesterday was the day. Or not?
I did my first distance race of 2007 yesterday - Fairfield half marathon. (in preparations for longer marathon and reach the beach in sept ) It went well but I did not meet my time goal. The weather was PERFECT coolest of all three years. i came in at 1'58". 48. Not what I wanted but it was still a great day to run!
My third year doing this race, second year on the same course (1st time there were less hills)
If you know this race, you know its wicked hilly and some are those evil hills that go up and then plateau for 10 ft and then say "oh yeah we are going up ... AGAIN! yay im a hill!!!EAT ME"
I should have done more hill training, basically put. I really took my time going up the ups. Last year when i was hill training i got a foot injury due to hills, and i was partially thinking of this as slowly ascending the hills.
So my continued training must be stepped up a notch. If you live on a big hill in New London Ill be the runner girl going up and down, up and down, and up and down again. Nice to meet you.
Also if anyone live in the New london area and wants to get together on saturday mornings for a long run - 12-15miles?? yeah ill be doing that all summer long..........
I did my first distance race of 2007 yesterday - Fairfield half marathon. (in preparations for longer marathon and reach the beach in sept ) It went well but I did not meet my time goal. The weather was PERFECT coolest of all three years. i came in at 1'58". 48. Not what I wanted but it was still a great day to run!
My third year doing this race, second year on the same course (1st time there were less hills)
If you know this race, you know its wicked hilly and some are those evil hills that go up and then plateau for 10 ft and then say "oh yeah we are going up ... AGAIN! yay im a hill!!!EAT ME"
I should have done more hill training, basically put. I really took my time going up the ups. Last year when i was hill training i got a foot injury due to hills, and i was partially thinking of this as slowly ascending the hills.
So my continued training must be stepped up a notch. If you live on a big hill in New London Ill be the runner girl going up and down, up and down, and up and down again. Nice to meet you.
Also if anyone live in the New london area and wants to get together on saturday mornings for a long run - 12-15miles?? yeah ill be doing that all summer long..........
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Tomorrows the day
Im think im ready, got my directions, ate my pasta, packed my bag with some "after sweat clothes".
I probably wont sleep well even though Im tiered. I cant wait to race tomorrow but im nervous at the same time.......
There are always those things that you never want to happen while you are running, like i fear rain-downpour- and i fear the blisters that follow. (so im constantly check the weather up till race day) My other fear is that I will all of a sudden have to Pooo and Ill end up running into the woods or running terribly the rest of the race. (my solution here is to try to go before - coffee is my friend) Or that maybe it will be WAY to hot and Ill pass out on the course. If that happens- if you see me (bib #1333) do NOT put me on an ambulance, i cant afford it, just try to do CPR, thanks.
think about me finishing and send me some energy via what ever way you people do that theses days.
IM OUTttttt
Im think im ready, got my directions, ate my pasta, packed my bag with some "after sweat clothes".
I probably wont sleep well even though Im tiered. I cant wait to race tomorrow but im nervous at the same time.......
There are always those things that you never want to happen while you are running, like i fear rain-downpour- and i fear the blisters that follow. (so im constantly check the weather up till race day) My other fear is that I will all of a sudden have to Pooo and Ill end up running into the woods or running terribly the rest of the race. (my solution here is to try to go before - coffee is my friend) Or that maybe it will be WAY to hot and Ill pass out on the course. If that happens- if you see me (bib #1333) do NOT put me on an ambulance, i cant afford it, just try to do CPR, thanks.
think about me finishing and send me some energy via what ever way you people do that theses days.
IM OUTttttt
Friday, June 22, 2007
My Hero
So Dean attempted to Break the world record but his distance on the treadmill was about 26 miles too low. But hey, he still ran for 24 hours straight, on a tread mill. Thats enough to make me go insane. More that an hour on a treadmilll and i want to shoot myself.
Don't feel bad Dean, you are still my hero.
(thats me & Dean at the Hartford Marathon!)
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Its DEAN- and ACCELERADE!!
So new sports drink ACCELERADE, and Dean Karnazes, considered one of the BEST endurance athelete, (runs hundreds of miles at a time!!) , team up today to break the world record. Running 24 hours on a tread mill!! watch him live in time square!!!! (its indoors in a propped podium of sorts) neato!! well for running freaks anyway.......
I love DEAN , he is amazing. READ.His.BOOK!
watch DEAN live today! about 7 more hours to go till he breaks the record!!
http://www.accelerade.com/endurance-run/
So new sports drink ACCELERADE, and Dean Karnazes, considered one of the BEST endurance athelete, (runs hundreds of miles at a time!!) , team up today to break the world record. Running 24 hours on a tread mill!! watch him live in time square!!!! (its indoors in a propped podium of sorts) neato!! well for running freaks anyway.......
I love DEAN , he is amazing. READ.His.BOOK!
watch DEAN live today! about 7 more hours to go till he breaks the record!!
http://www.accelerade.com/endurance-run/
Race on Sunday
Sunday the 24th will be my third year doing the Fairfield half marathon!! I feel like Ive trained well, although heat gets to me when I am running. I am hoping to do better than last year- meaning that I'd finish before 1:53. Thats a 8'42" pace that Im hoping I can scale back to about a 8'35" pace (?) but we will see.
My pacing is very WEATHER DEPENDENT.
2005 First year at Fairfield- VERY FIRST RACE!!! finished 2hr 2 min
2006 1hr 53 min
2007 ..................
Sunday the 24th will be my third year doing the Fairfield half marathon!! I feel like Ive trained well, although heat gets to me when I am running. I am hoping to do better than last year- meaning that I'd finish before 1:53. Thats a 8'42" pace that Im hoping I can scale back to about a 8'35" pace (?) but we will see.
My pacing is very WEATHER DEPENDENT.
2005 First year at Fairfield- VERY FIRST RACE!!! finished 2hr 2 min
2006 1hr 53 min
2007 ..................
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