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I was in Vermont this weekend for the wedding of my amazing sister-in-law, Gabby, and her awesome dude, Doug. Though the wreckage from Hurricane Irene threatened to interfere with their big day, everything turned out great.
The happy couple!
I had planned at least two runs while I was there, but with all of the pre-event activities, I only managed to get in a very short outing on the morning of the wedding. Lucky for me, Vermont is so damn hilly that even a short run made me feel like a big effort. (Or maybe it was the beer I had the night before. You be the judge.)
And now, my run in photos.
Some of the beautiful nature right outside the B&B where I stayed. Because I noticed it as I was running downhill, it seemed especially pretty.
Another view on my way downhill. Right about this point, I realized that I'd have to climb back up all the terrain I'd just coasted down. FML.
On the way back up, which — as you may have guessed —took a bit longer than the way down. Don't think about it... think about something peaceful and serene...
Ah. Wildflowers.
Still there. Aw, crap.
Made it back!
Post-run self-portrait fail, crazy eyes and all. But hey, I'm done!
The Buns are back
February 24.
That was the last time I hauled my own buns to the computer to post something here. Six months of thinking about stuff to post, seeing cool stuff I wanted to link to, fretting about not getting a post up on a day I’d planned it, vowing to get off my virtual tush and publish something awesome the next day.
Six months of excuses and lameness. It ends today.
It’s not like I’ve been laying around re-watching all of the Harry Potter movies in order… well, actually, I have been doing that. but not just that. For instance, there was this (details to come later):
It—and the move from the dirty Jerz to Manhattan that accompanied it—took up a big chunk of my summer. And while I am extremely happy and adjusting to living with a boy in wedded bliss, it’s taken me quite some time to get myself in order.
I realized today that I was totally falling for the “If I can just ______ and _______, conditions will be perfect for me to do what I really want to do” fallacy. I think you know what I’m talking about. Your blanks may be “get the kids in bed before 9 and get myself in bed before midnight” or “find a new job and lose five pounds” or “organize my sock drawer and figure out how to turn dryer lint into currency.” But it’s all hooey, and we know it; we just forget it every once in a while.
So I’m back, haulers, just as I am: in need of a haircut, a little squidgy around the upper arms, still figuring out how to get my workout groove on, still fighting a daily battle with the Pepperidge Farm Sausalito cookies lurking in my coworker’s snack drawer. (BTW, an entire bag of those chocolate-and-macadamia-nut puppies will run you 40 PointsPlus values. Don’t ask me why I know that. YOU’RE WELCOME.)
But I’m here. And hopefully, you still are, too.
Developments
Loyal haulers, how I’ve missed you. Both of you. (No, I’m kidding. There are probably three or four of you, not counting my mom. Hi Momma!)
So much has happened since last we met! A highlight reel:
The Boyfriend is now The Fiance. (Insert girly sounds of joy here.)
Photo credit: Stephanie Pinsdorf
I attempted two triathlons this summer, one of which became a duathlon due to poor river conditions. . .
Photo credit: The Fiance
… and one of which caused me to have a sobbing breakdown one mile into the run. Gory details to follow in another post.
Not crying here... because it's over. Photo credit: The Fiance
I ran a PR (personal record) at this year’s Boston Half Marathon, which left me sore for days but happy to run with old and new friends!
Cez and David, meet Rose and Steph. Photo credit: The Fiance
The good news, which is making me just about as happy as the sparkler TF put on my finger, is that the nagging plantar fasciitis that was keeping me from running and teaching step has calmed a bit. (Thanks, physical therapy and yoga!) This means I can finally run again, which means I’m no longer feeling frustrated and insane. Yay! Thank you to everyone who offered kind words or sent healing vibes into the universe.
The bad news, which is making me really quite bummed, is that my physical therapist and doctor have decided that step classes aggravate my chronic injury in a way that running doesn’t. In step, there’s just too much bouncing on the heel, which tightens the calf and inflames the fascia—a thick band of tissue that inserts at the heel. Not wanting to believe my doctor, I secretly snuck in a step class at a friend’s gym two weeks ago. Though I got through the class all right, I could barely walk when I woke up the next morning.
For now, at least, my step days are done. I won’t be returning to teach the Wednesday evening Intro Step/Step I class at Feminine Fitness, and my Thursday morning FemFit class is going to remain a Spinning class. I don’t know who will teach the Intro class from here on out. Please know that step didn’t cause my injury—that happened when I was dumb enough to try to text and walk at the same time a few years ago, breaking my foot as a result.
You’ll still see me around the gym. Karla, one of the cool chicks who reads this blog, is whipping my tush into shape for my big day. I’ll still sub for body sculpting classes when I’m needed. And you know I’d love to see you haul your buns to my Feminine Fitness Spinning class at 6:30 on Thursday mornings, or my New York Sports Club Spinning class at 5:45 on Monday mornings. Come on down, and give it a whirl! At the very least, bookmark www.haulbuns.com and visit it often. I promise to update it on a much more regular basis.
Teaching the Wednesday night intro class has been my extreme pleasure for the past five years. I will miss working out with all of you intro steppers, but I know you’ll keep on showing up, putting in the hard work, and supporting each other like you always have. Ladies, you’re awesome.
Hasta la vista.
Where’s Kim?
Greetings!
Here’s where I’ll be this week. Will I see you there?
Wednesday: 5:45 a.m. Spinning at New York Sports Club Butler; 8 p.m. Intro Step/Step I at Feminine Fitness
Thursday: 5:30 a.m. Ready to Race small group training followed by 6:30 a.m. Step Blast at Feminine Fitness
Where’s Kim?
Hi everyone!
There are some changes to my schedule now that I’m working a different day job, so make sure you check in often while I’m ironing everything out. Here’s what this week looks like:
Monday: 6 a.m. Spin at New York Sports Club Butler
Wednesday: *please note time change* 8 p.m. Intro Step/Step I at Feminine Fitness
Thursday: 5:30 a.m. Ready To Race! small group training, followed by 6:30 a.m. Step Blast at Feminine Fitness
See you at the gym!
Where’s Kim?
Hi everyone! In my out-of-the-gym life, I’m starting a new job this week, so there are some interruptions to my teaching schedule while I figure everything out. Please bear with me, and please be nice to my subs! I can’t wait to get back to working out with you!
Thursday: 5:30 a.m. Ready To Race! small group training, followed by 6:30 a.m. Step Blast at Feminine Fitness
Keep up the good fight!
Where’s Kim?
Let’s sweat! Here’s where I’ll be for the rest of this week:
Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. Body Sculpt at Excel
Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. Spinning at Feminine Fitness; 7 p.m. Intro to Step, followed by 7:15 p.m. Step I at Feminine Fitness
Thursday: 5:30 a.m. On The Attack small group training *LAST SESSION* followed by t6:30 a.m. Step Blast at Feminine Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Cycling Basics at New York Sports Club Butler
If you’re not a member of the gyms listed but would like to take a class, let me know and we’ll get you a guest pass. See you there!
Where’s Kim?
How is it almost Labor Day?!? Get those buns in gear, because fall is almost here!
Monday: 6:15 p.m. Arm Strength, 7 p.m. AbSolution and 7:45 p.m. Step at Palisades Sports And Fitness
Tuesday: 6 a.m. Spinning at New York Sports Club Butler ; 6:30 p.m. Body Sculpt and 7:30 p.m. Power Abs at Excel
Wednesday: 6 p.m. Couch To 5K beginner running group small group training at Feminine Fitness; 7 p.m. Intro to Step/Step I at Feminine Fitness; 8:15 p.m. Strip And Core (last class!) at Feminine Fitness
Thursday: 5:15 a.m. Go The Distance half-marathon training group meets at location TBA
See you around!
Where’s Kim?
This week (with a special Friday addition!):
Monday: 6:15 p.m. Arm Strength, 7 p.m. AbSolution and 7:45 p.m. Step at Palisades Sports & Fitness
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Body Sculpt and 7:30 p.m. Cardio Mix at Excel
Wednesday: 6 p.m. Couch To 5K beginner running group small group training at Feminine Fitness; 7 p.m. Intro to Step/Step I at Feminine Fitness
Thursday: 5:15 a.m. Go The Distance half-marathon training group meets at location TBA; 6:30 a.m. Step Blast at Feminine Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Studio Sampler at New York Sports Club Butler
Friday: 6:30 a.m. Body Sculpt at Feminine Fitness (subbing for Ann Marie)
Come on down and move your bones!
Where’s Kim?
Come on down and join me this week! Here’s where I’ll be:
Monday: 6:15 p.m. Arm Strength, 7 p.m. AbSolution and 7:45 p.m. Step at Palisades Sports And Fitness.
Tuesday: Kelly generously covers my Excel classes.
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Intro Step/Step I at Feminine Fitness.
Thursday: 5:15 a.m. Du The Du II small group training and 6:30 a.m. Step Blast at Feminine Fitness; 6:30 p.m. Studio Sampler at New York Sports Club Butler.
Sunday: 9 a.m. Step at New York Sports Club Parsippany.
Hope to see you there!
Haul Buns 