"I think there's only one sensible place for a person to be at 5:30 in the morning. That's in bed. And what am I doing? I'm out running. And I completely hate this. "
Derek Clayton, Australian marathoner, first to break 2:09
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Great article
Using our power as anal-off-kilter women to our advantage as runners...
read this
Amanda...I want to see your license plate cover!! (erin I have an extra one for you)
read this
Amanda...I want to see your license plate cover!! (erin I have an extra one for you)
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
My road
So I was so excited about this blog I took my camera with me on my run so that you two can see my new sights....Amanda I apologize for my point and shoot camera- also I felt pretty stupid taking pictures of random stuff- I didn't want the mini van lady passing me again calling me crazy.
First we leave our house... then go down the street- through the woods pass the pond around the neighborhood,past some farms and then back home!
AMAZING
Lori this is the coolest thing! It will help me a ton I have been struggling actually running on my own it really takes all my self control to do it...being accountable to you and Amanda will be excellent for me.
Today(Tuesday) and tomorrow I am going to run 4 miles Friday will be my hill day and Saturday my goal is 8 miles. I will let you know how it goes!
Today(Tuesday) and tomorrow I am going to run 4 miles Friday will be my hill day and Saturday my goal is 8 miles. I will let you know how it goes!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Welcome Ladies
I figured this is a great way for us to communicate as we train for the marathon and the other half's that we're doing this spring/summer. We can compare our long runs, how we felt, areas we want to improve on... splits.... etc. I think it'll be an asset to have a running log too (at least that's what the books say, right?) So, this will be an excellent place to write down our "feelings" after our workouts (most likely: I feel like crap, but it's worth it right??) . Plus, we can post interesting articles we've found or training tips. Especially when me and the hubby up and move our family next year this is a way to help us keep training together. Since Erin lives an hour and a half away... that works too. Anyway... welcome welcome!!! First post? Tomorrow Amanda & I will be doing hill repeats....oh joy.....
Friday, January 11, 2008
About Us
Look Pretty. Run Nasty. was originally created for the three of us to keep connected and share our pain/joy/elation/struggles while training for our second marathon. Erin had recently moved, Lori had just had a baby and was struggling with post-part em depression, and Amanda was running through the joy and fear of a possible adoption. This blog was a perfect place for us to connect with one another and help each other through exercise, it truly became our therapy. 
All three of us have had great experiences with exercise, eating healthy, and leaning on one another for support.
Amanda and Lori have been friends for almost 10 years and when Erin came along about 4 years ago; Erin and Amanda lived in the same neighborhood. Amanda invited her to workout with her and Lori one morning and their lives have never been the same (in a good way!), it was like Erin had always been there. The three of us have been the ups and downs, the silliness and the sadness. At the end of the day, that's what exercise and friends are all about. Finding others that have the same drive to make their life better through living healthy only strengthens you and .. .. really? It makes you happy!
Since our marathon in May things have changed quite a bit. Erin is pregnant with her first child, Amanda added a beautiful boy to her family, and Lori has become happy again. We're all still very active and working hard, but we no longer have one singular goal.
All three of us have had great experiences with exercise, eating healthy, and leaning on one another for support.Amanda and Lori have been friends for almost 10 years and when Erin came along about 4 years ago; Erin and Amanda lived in the same neighborhood. Amanda invited her to workout with her and Lori one morning and their lives have never been the same (in a good way!), it was like Erin had always been there. The three of us have been the ups and downs, the silliness and the sadness. At the end of the day, that's what exercise and friends are all about. Finding others that have the same drive to make their life better through living healthy only strengthens you and .. .. really? It makes you happy!
Since our marathon in May things have changed quite a bit. Erin is pregnant with her first child, Amanda added a beautiful boy to her family, and Lori has become happy again. We're all still very active and working hard, but we no longer have one singular goal.
- Erin is focused on staying healthy with her pregnancy, she'll be writing at least every Wednesday.
- Lori is focused on losing weight and finishing her first triathlon, she'll be posting every at least Monday.
- Amanda is focused on speed, trying to get her half marathon PR down to 1:45, she'll be posting at least every Friday.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Meet Erin
Hi! I’m Erin. I have been married to my cute husband, Ty, since December of 2005, and I become a better person each day I spend with him. We have a two year old pup, Allie, who runs our house and is my very best friend. Currently I am working on a Master's in Social Work at Brigham Young University and will be graduating Spring of 2009. I am having difficulty narrowing my career ambitions to a set population or specific area of therapy, but have many interests and am excited to set sail.
The only hobby I have at the current moment is TIME MANAGEMENT, I practice it, create new ways to be effective with my time, and think about it every day. One day I would love to be creative with decor in my home. I’d love to be able to taste food and say, "I think this needs some more ginger," and then just add as much as I feel appropriate without measuring. Yes, these would be two hobbies I could pick up at anytime.
Traveling could easily drain my savings and destroy my livelihood if I ever allowed myself to indulge in the amazing places I would love to stand in. My anthem for life is simple: Live it and enjoy it! I truly believe if I am doing the best I can with what I have today, there will be no reason I won't have everything I want in the future. However, don't get confused, this doesn't mean I don't worry all the time about where my "plans" are going. After all I am a RUNNER and we all know we run a little as a way to self-medicate, reduce anxiety and tension. When I am running early in the morning and the moon is hanging low in the sky, I know its hanging just for me. Or when I am high on a peak and looking over the valley I live, I know I have a place in the world. I am amazed at the adventures I can have when my body is healthy and physically strong.
My goals for the next little while are kind of in limbo, My husband and I are pregnant with our first baby (that may or may not make this world a better place). So my goals are centered around being healthy and active in my pregnancy. I will be doing research on what to eat, how to exercise while pregnant, and help you figure out your level of fitness. After the baby is born, I plan on running the St. George Marathon, October of 2009.
The only hobby I have at the current moment is TIME MANAGEMENT, I practice it, create new ways to be effective with my time, and think about it every day. One day I would love to be creative with decor in my home. I’d love to be able to taste food and say, "I think this needs some more ginger," and then just add as much as I feel appropriate without measuring. Yes, these would be two hobbies I could pick up at anytime.
Traveling could easily drain my savings and destroy my livelihood if I ever allowed myself to indulge in the amazing places I would love to stand in. My anthem for life is simple: Live it and enjoy it! I truly believe if I am doing the best I can with what I have today, there will be no reason I won't have everything I want in the future. However, don't get confused, this doesn't mean I don't worry all the time about where my "plans" are going. After all I am a RUNNER and we all know we run a little as a way to self-medicate, reduce anxiety and tension. When I am running early in the morning and the moon is hanging low in the sky, I know its hanging just for me. Or when I am high on a peak and looking over the valley I live, I know I have a place in the world. I am amazed at the adventures I can have when my body is healthy and physically strong.
My goals for the next little while are kind of in limbo, My husband and I are pregnant with our first baby (that may or may not make this world a better place). So my goals are centered around being healthy and active in my pregnancy. I will be doing research on what to eat, how to exercise while pregnant, and help you figure out your level of fitness. After the baby is born, I plan on running the St. George Marathon, October of 2009.
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