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Event: Marathon Training and Race Strategies

December 2nd, 2008 — , Events, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Running a Marathon: Which training, pre-race and race strategies work for you?
Pamakid Runners Club president and Coach Andy Chan moderates a panel
discussion with Bay Area runners who competed in a 2008 fall marathon.
Four different perspectives, goals and experience levels: From novice to
expert, from low-mileage training to high-mileage training.
When? Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 at 6:30 [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Event: Marathon Training and Race Strategies”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/12/event-marathon-training-and-race-strategies/” });

Run Wild for a Child 10K Race Report

November 30th, 2008 — , Reviews, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, race report, run wild for a child, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I’m back from the Run Wild for a Child 10K in Golden Gate Park. Woke up this morning feeling really kind of crappy- nervous tummy and a lil’ barfy and just generally weak. Visions of every greasy/heavy meal and overindulgent cocktail outing of the past 3 days weighing heavy on my frame. Ugh! Went down [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Run Wild for a Child 10K Race Report”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/11/run-wild-for-a-child-10k-race-report/” });

Becoming Your Goal- A ‘Baby Steps’ Challenge

November 22nd, 2008 — , Smurf, goals, steve pavlina, the law of attraction from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

As I mentioned, I’ve been getting up early in the mornings to run. In the past, whenever I’ve found myself having dragged my ass out of bed at the crack of dawn for some special reason or another (or, perhaps, heading home having not yet been to bed at all), early mornings have always felt [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Becoming Your Goal- A ‘Baby Steps’ Challenge”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/11/becoming-your-goal-a-baby-steps-challenge/” });

Things I’ve Learned from Running

November 20th, 2008 — , Smurf, fitness, running, tips, weightloss from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Prompted by the question of the day on Runner’s World, I thought I’d share a few nuggets of wisdom that have come my way lately.

1) No matter how crappy I feel at the start, I have NEVER regretted going out for a long run. I know that this a rework of the old adage, “You’ll [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Things I’ve Learned from Running”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/11/things-ive-learned-from-running/” });

Want to Get Your Feet Wet with a Tri?

November 19th, 2008 — , Biking, Events, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, running, sports basement, triathlon from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I’ll admit, a triathlon sounds kind of appealing to me. Then again, I don’t think I remember how to ride a bike and every time I see the Team in Training folks swimming at Aquatic Park, I question their sanity. But, hey! What are extreme acts of fitness for if not making others question our [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Want to Get Your Feet Wet with a Tri?”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/11/want-to-get-your-feet-wet-with-a-tri/” });

This is the day your life will surely change…

November 10th, 2008 — , Smurf, US Half Marathon, goals, pictures, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I’ve been in a funk lately. A royal, royal funk. Call it post-race blues, post-election disillusionment, post-flu crappy… off-my-plan pissedness. I’ve just been in a real unpleasant mood, as my esteemed co-blogger can tell you. But, NO MORE! I woke up this morning singing the perennial favorite from late-80’s visionaries The [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “This is the day your life will surely change…”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/11/this-is-the-day-your-life-will-surely-change/” });

US Half Marathon Race Report - San Francisco - Nov. 2, 2008

November 2nd, 2008 — , Reviews, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, US Half Marathon, race report, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I came, I saw, I conquered the US Half Marathon (first half marathon, second race, and longest run to date) and I am positively over the moon with the experience! (Not to skip the substance of this RR for the happy ending.)
Crunch the numbers from my Garmin and see the GPS map here.
I went [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “US Half Marathon Race Report - San Francisco - Nov. 2, 2008″, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/11/us-half-marathon-race-report-san-francisco-nov-2-2008/” });

Recent Deliciousness From the FitLifeSF Kitchen

October 23rd, 2008 — , Food and Drink, Smurf, frozen banana, healthy Indian food, healthy indulgences, post run snacks from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Lately, I have had two “weaknesses,” though both are pretty darned healthy when you get down to it. First is a kind of light version of Chicken Tikka Masala with nonfat yogurt, garbanzo beans and spinach, plus TONS of heat. Yum! This has become my total post-long-run craving. I am getting closer to perfecting it and [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Recent Deliciousness From the FitLifeSF Kitchen”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/recentdeliciousness-from-the-fitlifesf-kitchen/” });

US Half Marathon Discount Code

October 22nd, 2008 — , Events, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, US Half Marathon, discount code, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Passing this along, in case anyone wants to run the US Half Marathon in San Francisco Nov. 2…
SAVE $10 BEFORE October 25th!
Get an exclusive $10 off as we countdown the final 10 days! The “Best of the Bay” awarded US Half Marathon, San Francisco is 10 days away from the 7th Annual! USE CODE: ‘COUNTDOWN’
Join [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “US Half Marathon Discount Code”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/us-half-marathon-discount-code/” });

Nike Actually Does the Right Thing- Too Little, Too Late?

October 22nd, 2008 — , In the News, Nike, Smurf, arien oconnell, nike womens marathon from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Following up on a story we posted yesterday– According to the SF Gate, a Nike representative called Arien O’Connell early this morning and said that they would award her a trophy as well as the same prize awarded to the “elite” winner of the Nike Women’s Marathon.
Importantly, the representative said that they would also be [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Nike Actually Does the Right Thing- Too Little, Too Late?”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/nike-actually-does-the-right-thing-too-little-too-late/” });

Congrats to the true winner of the Nike Women’s Marathon, Arien O’Connell (and Laine and Judith Fast!)

October 21st, 2008 — , In the News, Motivation, Smurf, arien oconnell, inspiring stories, judith fast, laine fast, nike womens marathon, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Never one to not fuck things up for long, Nike found itself in a little bit of hot water with the running community after this weekend’s Nike’s Women’s Marathon. Shocker? Here’s the scoop:
There were over 20,000 competitors in Sunday’s Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. And 24-year-old Arien O’Connell, a fifth-grade teacher [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Congrats to the true winner of the Nike Women’s Marathon, Arien O’Connell (and Laine and Judith Fast!)”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/congrats-to-the-true-winner/” });

Longest Training Run to Date - 11.53 Miles!

October 20th, 2008 — , Amphipod, GU, HEED, Power Bar Gel, Reviews, Roctane, Smurf, injini toe socks, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Done with my longest training run yet! 11.53 miles at exactly an 11:00/mile pace. You can check out the details here.

In related news, I’m within fractions of a pound of being down a total of 10 pounds since working with the nutritionist! About 8 more pounds to go to ring in my 35th B-Day [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Longest Training Run to Date - 11.53 Miles!”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/longest-training-run-to-date-1153-miles/” });

Secret Sport Clinical Strength Gets the Stinky Smurf Stamp of Approval!

October 19th, 2008 — , Reviews, Smurf, Stuff Smurf Loves, free sample, how to not stink, secret sport clinical strength from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I’m a sucker for a free sample, so, when I saw the ads on a few running websites about Secret Sport, I figured, “Why not?” Now, I know the whole “women in sports” angle has been used to market a number of things that don’t need a “sport” upgrade- Like, say, a tampon that [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Secret Sport Clinical Strength Gets the Stinky Smurf Stamp of Approval!”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/secret-sport-clinical-strength-gets-the-stinky-smurf-stamp-of-approval/” });

We’re Back from Our Travels (Well, Smurf is…)

October 16th, 2008 — , Smurf from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

We’ll have some exciting updates for you soon. Net-Net: Food was eaten, drinks were drank, runs were run, Sherri and AT were wed… unfortunately we arrived home to find pipes had burst and bathrooms had flooded. Now Rob is on a plane to Rochester where fights will be fought. Once things get [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “We’re Back from Our Travels (Well, Smurf is…)”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/were-back-from-our-travels-well-smurf-is/” });

Bridge to Bridge 12K Race Report- Smurf’s First Race!

October 5th, 2008 — , San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, bridge to bridge 12K, race report, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I am officially no longer a race virgin! Here’s the (lengthy) race report:
Bridge to Bridge was a bit of a last-minute thing for me. I was training “just to finish” the US Half Marathon on November 2, and added the B2B because I wanted to work out any kinks on a shorter distance, plus it [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Bridge to Bridge 12K Race Report- Smurf’s First Race!”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/10/bridge-to-bridge-12k-race-report-smurfs-first-race/” });

Folosm Street Fair was a Load of Fun!

September 30th, 2008 — , Garmin, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, folsom street fair, you touched my tra la la from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Rob was the keeper of the video camera, so no doubt he’ll have loads more pics to come, in the meantime, here we are, all dressed up and ready to go!
In other news ROB GOT ME A GARMIN!
I’ll be taking it on its first run tonight and post more at a later date.
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FitLifeSF Hits the Folsom Street Fair! Sunday, Sept. 28

September 25th, 2008 — , Events, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, folsom street fair, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

(Warning: Links are pretty much 100% guaranteed to contain adult content, NSFW.)
Yes, ladies and gents, ’tis that time again! Time to break out the assless chaps, dust off that little piggy nose and curly tail plug for the bottom of your choice and hit the streets in the largest leather and fetish event in [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “FitLifeSF Hits the Folsom Street Fair! Sunday, Sept. 28″, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/09/fitlifesf-hits-the-folsom-street-fair/” });

Treadmills for Kids?

September 25th, 2008 — , FitLifeSF Rears Your Child Better Than You Do, In the News, Smurf from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Runners World reports today on a company that is selling cute, plastic gym equipment for kids. Apparently, they are “looking to capitalise on parental fears that playing computer games produces young couch potatoes.”
You know what produces “young couch potatoes” and fat kids? Being so terrified of letting your kid (gasp! shock! horror!) go play [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Treadmills for Kids?”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/09/treadmills-for-kids/” });

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Nike+ Robbed Me of My Longest Run to Date!

September 17th, 2008 — , Nike, Smurf, running, strawberry hill from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Y’all know I love my Nike+, but MAN does it suck when it malfunctions! You may remember just before I broke my foot, I did a 9 mile run that would have gotten me to my goal of 80 miles in the month of June and the Nike+ wouldn’t sync, so I went ahead [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Nike+ Robbed Me of My Longest Run to Date!”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/09/nike-robbed-me-of-my-longest-run-to-date/” });

“There’s a Monster in the Well” at SF Fringe Fest

September 10th, 2008 — , Events, Smurf, sf fringe fest, the bitter show from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I hereby condemn myself to a lifetime of solo ping-pong for not getting this post up sooner! Check out FOFLSF (pronounced FAW-fuls and standing for “Friends of FitLifeSF”), The Bitter Show, in Fringefest this Friday and Saturday night. I had the pleasure of catching the show on Friday. Read all about it:

WHAT: [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: ““There’s a Monster in the Well” at SF Fringe Fest”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/09/theres-a-monster-in-the-well-at-sf-fringe-fest/” });

I’m officially all bibbed up!

September 10th, 2008 — , Events, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, bridge to bridge 12K, running, san francisco races from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I just signed up for my first race ever, the Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge 12K, which is taking place on October 5. According to Runner’s World magazine, it is one of the most scenic runs in the country, starting at The Ferry Building (under the Bay Bridge, for those who like things spelled out) [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “I’m officially all bibbed up!”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/09/im-officially-all-bibbed-up/” });

Updates from Smurf Corner

August 29th, 2008 — , Smurf, running, weightloss from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

It’s been a while since I made a real update here on the blog, so I figured it was about time.
I’ve been kind of laying low, meeting with a nutritionist to see if I can get this last annoying 10 pounds off while I ramp my running back up from the stress fracture. The [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Updates from Smurf Corner”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/updates-from-smurf-corner/” });

Stuff Smurf Loves: Batter Blaster Pancakes!

August 28th, 2008 — , Food and Drink, Smurf, awesomeness in a can, batter blaster pancakes from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Here is a product you need to know about. These were introduced to the FitLifeSF compound a few weeks back, when Rob went to the Argus for Saturday afternoon drinks and found that you get a free pancake with every drink. “A free pancake with every drink?! In a bar setting?! How [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Stuff Smurf Loves: Batter Blaster Pancakes!”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/stuff-smurf-loves-batter-blaster-pancakes/” });

This Was Totally Me on Friday Night!

August 25th, 2008 — , Smurf, funny running video, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Only, you know, without the whole “running the Olympic Marathon in 90+ degree heat and Los Angeles smog” part.
But, definitely a strong resemblance.

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What Do You Think? Fat Tax

August 22nd, 2008 — , In the News, Smurf, fat tax, opinion from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Alabama announced that it would start charging state workers for being fat. Overweight workers who suffer health problems and don’t make progress towards losing weight/resolving them in a year will be charged $25 per month for health coverage that is normally free. Alabama already charges people for smoking. Other states reward people for making healthy [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “What Do You Think? Fat Tax”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/what-do-you-think-fat-tax/” });

The Yoga of Running

August 14th, 2008 — , Smurf, Yoga/Pilates, endurance, injury recovery, meditation, mental toughness, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

I’ve been back at Bikram a few times a week for about 3 weeks now, due to my stress fracture. I used to do Bikram 4+ times per week for nearly a year at a stretch. It used to always be a constant struggle against the clock. “Can I make it through [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The Yoga of Running”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/the-yoga-of-running/” });

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Are You Dead? Are You Likely to be Dead? Soon, I mean….

August 12th, 2008 — , Smurf, running from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

If you run, you are less likely to be deader sooner than the non-running folks are likely to be., according to a new study. And, by “deader sooner,” I mean deader nower-ish….
Read it yourself and decide.
Runses or no runses. Death be a things that somtimes you no get to. Nices thing for nicer peoples, yes?*

*FitLifeSF reminds you [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Are You Dead? Are You Likely to be Dead? Soon, I mean….”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/are-you-dead-are-you-likely-to-be-dead-soon-i-mean/” });

I Didn’t Realize Mark Spitz is Such a Douche

August 11th, 2008 — , Smurf from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

“I never got invited. You don’t go to the Olympics just to say, I am going to go. Especially because of who I am.” Mark Spitz whining to the Hong Kong AFP on not being invited to watch Michael Phelps challenge his record.
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Smurf’s Adventures: The Nutritionist Part 1

August 11th, 2008 — , Smurf from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

After more than a year of really trying to tackle this 15 pounds with little to no real progress, I decided to shell out a hefty sum of cash for a nutritionist. (When I talk about “progress” in this instance, I am talking specifically as it relates to weight, bodyfat and size- of course [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Smurf’s Adventures: The Nutritionist Part 1″, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/smurfs-adventures-the-nutritionist-part-1/” });

This is Why Our Kids Are Fat

August 7th, 2008 — , In the News, Smurf from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

The University of Houston department of health and human performance is launching an international effort to recruit 500 participants for a study promoting healthy dietary habits and physical activity. The research is aimed at helping people develop healthy eating and activity habits.
Great, right?! Awesome, yes?!
The whole thing takes place in Second Life.
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Recoverite Recovery Drink: In-Depth Review

August 7th, 2008 — , Reviews, Smurf, hammer nutrition, recoverite from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

F’ing VILE!
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Spambot Presents: The FitLifeSF Video of the Day…

August 6th, 2008 — , Food and Drink, Smurf, fad diets, thank you spambot, weightloss from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Have you ever wanted to be a skinny dillweed in just seven short days? Want to attract friends with your svelte frame and gassy, bloated abdomen? The CABBAGE SOUP DIET is for you!
Thanks, Spambot, for visiting our kind site and posting your agregation page about the Cabbage Soup Diet on our post about [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Spambot Presents: The FitLifeSF Video of the Day…”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/spambot-presents-the-fitlifesf-video-of-the-day/” });

FitLifeSF Crunches the Day’s Fitness News

August 5th, 2008 — , Exercise Pill, In the News, Olympics, Smurf, fitness, gymnastics, old ladies who rock, sit and be fit from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

Kudos to Ruth Parnell, an 88-year-old woman who completely kicks ass at the Sit and Be Fit! I admit, I harbor a bit of jealousy.
——
“Meeeooowww… You’re a Mathematically-Significant 17.4!!” The international gymnastics douchebags, who were just one letter off in choosing the acronym “F.I.G.”, decided to be total tards and do away with the Perfect [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “FitLifeSF Crunches the Day’s Fitness News”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/fitlifesf-crunches-the-days-fitness-news/” });

San Francisco Pushes Legislation to Promote Good Health

August 4th, 2008 — , In the News, San Francisco FitLife, Smurf, more great ideas from Chris Daly, sf board of supervisors from Smurf @ FitLifeSF

What has your Board of Supervisors done for you lately? Well, they made it illegal for pharmicies to sell cigarettes, for one. They are pushing to prohibit smoking in ATM lines, Farmer’s Markets, common outdoor spaces of apartment buildings, and other shared public spaces. Oh, and… lobbying to charge a fee for selling sodas containing [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “San Francisco Pushes Legislation to Promote Good Health”, url: “http://www.fitlifesf.com/2008/08/san-francisco-pushes-legislation-to-promote-good-health/” });

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