Category Archives: fitness

The Art of Carbo Loading

by honeybee Posted on October 25, 2012

This Sunday, I’ll be participating in the PF Chang’s 30K. I hope to be done with it in under 4 hours, but don’t want to get my hopes too high. It took me a little over 3 hours to complete … Continue reading →

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2012 iRun 25K: 10.07.12

by honeybee Posted on October 8, 2012

Yesterday, I participated in the iRun 25K, which starts in Kailua at Kailua Beach Park, goes up into Lanikai, winds back down towards the park, then heads to the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Headquarters. On base the trail runs all … Continue reading →

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What’s a Superset?

by honeybee Posted on September 24, 2012

Last week, I gazed at the offerings in the bin at Pretzelmaker in Kahala Mall and snapped pictures of them as Rich bought his coke and my diet coke from them. I didn’t eat any, but went home and stared … Continue reading →

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An Update on My Current Fitness Regimen and Diet

by honeybee Posted on September 5, 2012

I’m still working with an excellent trainer, named Kirstyn and she wants me to try something new which she once explained will happen in a three-month program she’s trying to test. She believes in only weight training for the first … Continue reading →

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Zensah Compression Sleeve for Shin Splints

by honeybee Posted on August 13, 2012

Yesterday, was the Norman Tamanaha 15K, which is the first in a series of five races geared at getting you up to speed for the Honolulu Marathon, taking place in December. I wrote about the readiness series earlier, here in … Continue reading →

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Upper Body Workout (Arms)

by honeybee Posted on July 25, 2012

Another routine put together for me by my awesome trainer: Repeat 4x Mid cable rows 12 reps, 30 – 40 lb pushups 12 reps DB shoulder press (seated) 12 reps, 12.5 lb Repeat 4x Lat Pulldown 12 reps, 40 – … Continue reading →

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Full Body Workout

by honeybee Posted on July 23, 2012

Here’s a Full Body workout put together by my awesome trainer. DB Squats 20 reps (10 – 12.5 lb) DB Press (standing) 15 reps (10 – 12.5 lb) DB Lunge 15 each leg (10 – 12.5 lb) DB Chest Press … Continue reading →

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National Running Day

by honeybee Posted on June 6, 2012

National Running Day, is the first Wednesday of June. In celebration of the day, I went on a run around Diamond Head even though I had already done a PT workout this morning focusing on my hamstrings. Did you manage … Continue reading →

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2012 Marathon Readiness Series

by honeybee Posted on June 4, 2012

It’s that time again! Time to start getting a little more serious about the Honolulu Marathon, and my training in general. I just registered for the 808 Race Marathon Readiness Series. This year, I’m filled with more anxiety because I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Dailymile – A Fitness Social Networking Site to Keep You Active

by honeybee Posted on May 31, 2012

Since I reviewed GetGlue recently, I thought I’d share another Social Networking site I enjoy, Dailymile. Dailymile allows you to post various types of workouts, and you can share your activities with friends on the site. If you’re not feeling … Continue reading →

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