Back, and better than before!
So over the summer I was out of the gym for a while due to a lovely little ingrown toe-nail infection. I couldn’t wear closed-toe shoes for 2 months! Ugh! So instead, I focused on eating clean and swimming. I found out that swimming is an awesome workout that tones your entire body! Who knew?! 
After that, I started training outside/running to prep for a couple of races. I ran the Nike+ 10k in August and then I completed my first half marathon (Nike+ Women’s Half Marathon 10.19.08) which felt amazing! I’m hooked! Unfortunately, I strained my IT Band on my right knee and it’s been a painful recovery. I know it’s better to run outside to train for a race, but I’m not willing to sacrifice my knees. So now I’m trying to strengthen the muscles and icing/foam rolling/stretching. I plan on running the Rock & Roll Half Marathon in Seattle in June.
Until then, it’s back to lifting 3-4 days a week with 20-30 min of HIIT cardio 5-6 days a week. I WILL have a body like Jennifer Nicole Lee someday! 
Yours in Fitness,
Rach
November 5, 2008 at 5:50 am
You have such a good attitude. Love what you are doing..and by the way..you have a great body already. Running outside is preferable, but you need to be careful. I am sure you know all about it…anyway I am so glad you are back and look forward to hearing about how you are doing in your training and competition. Your friend in Minnesota. Tim