Running in the Cold Again

Today was the coldest day I've run all year. I even wore long underwear (top and bottom) plus a down vest. Thankfully, I had already made plans to meet up with a friend - otherwise, I doubt I would have gotten out there!

Cross Training

Instead of my usual running or wii, I went swimming today with a friend. Great upper body workout for a change!

1/2 Marathon Playlist

I had a short run this morning - it was bitterly cold and not at all pleasant to be out. But since I'm still thinking about that half-marathon, I put my extra (non-running) time to good use, creating a playlist for April's race:

Baby Got Going by Liz Phair
Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas
I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
Fire Burning by Sean Kingston
Running by No Doubt
Running by The Fixx
I Drove All Night by Celine Dion
A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
Whenever, Wherever by Shakira
Objection (Tango) by Shakira
Beautiful Liar (Main Version / Album Version) by Beyonce
Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
Vacation by The Go-Go's
Tonite by The Go-Go's
Go - 2006 by Moby
Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) by C + C Music Factory
Gloria by Laura Branigan
Forever And For Always by Shania Twain
You Are Loved [Don't Give Up] by Josh Groban
Bleed It Out by Linkin Park
Hands Held High by Linkin Park
Breathe (2 Am) by Anna Nalick
One Step At A Time (Main Version) by Jordin Sparks
Pinch Me by Barenaked Ladies
Bull In A China Shop by Barenaked Ladies
The Great Escape by Boys Like Girls
Amazing (featuring Young Jeezy) by Kanye West
Beautiful (featuring Colby ODonis, Kardinal Offishall) by Akon
Im So Paid (featuring Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy) by Akon
Jimmy Crack Corn (Cashis Vocal Mix / Edited)by Eminem
Empire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys] by Jay-Z
Young Forever [Jay-Z + Mr Hudson] by Jay-Z
How Far We've Come by Matchbox Twenty
Quitter by Carrie Underwood
Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
Can't Stop Now by Keane
Don't Stop Me Now by Queen

The More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women's Half-Marathon

I recently received an email encouraging me to sign up for this April 25th race. The note touted the race as an inspiring event that celebrates fitness and camaraderie for women of all ages. New this year, all participants will be running the half-marathon (13.1-mile) distance. Any woman age 12 or older may take part. It noted further that the race weekend offers a two-day expo at Roseland Ballroom and the More MagazineFitness Magazine Pasta Party at the Hard Rock Cafe Times Square. Sounds fun - I think I'm in!