Runner's World Training Log

I froze my Equinox membership. It is for the best. For the next three months I am on my own in my fitness endeavors, and I think I am up to this daunting challenge. I am going to get lean and actually train for my races. ING NYC Marathon 2011 - here I come!

Since I am obsessed with tracking and data, I signed up for the Runner's World training log. This free service can be accessed here. I am super excited to see my running in graphs and tables, but I am a nerd and I do not deny it. You can also record your favorite routes, your sneakers, your weight, and your heart rate. The sneaker thing is awesome. You log when you bought them and it will keep track of the mileage you put on them. You can even input the mileage a pair has already endured. Sadly, I have no idea, but the next time I buy sneakers, I'm logging them pronto. Vibrams are not an option yet, but I logged mine under other. Come on Runner's World - get on the quasi-barefoot movement!

I got a nice little run in today. My right calf started bothering me though. I blame the ridiculous amount of stairs I am asked to climb each and every day. No day is a rest day when you're acting like a sherpa. I walked a good portion of the route back and put some ice on my calf before dinner. 

Freezing My Gym Membership

After much contemplation, I have decided to freeze my Equinox membership at the end of June. For those of you who don't know, I am a teacher, and this means that my schedule will drastically change as of June 28th. My summer job is part-time and isn't that compatible with the group fitness schedule. I spend a lot of time out on Long Island, and many of my favorite LI instructors have peaced out to other facilities. I am going to use this time to test out the fitness waters, although I plan on returning to Equinox in the fall. (Can you tell that I am trying to justify my decision to myself?)

My goal this summer is to save money and experience new things.  I've done a little online research, and I think that I can find enough free passes to go to the gym 3-4 days a week without paying a dime. Of course, I'll have to start buying shampoo again, which costs a small fortune. I have very long hair.