Happy Tuesday! I have tomorrow off, but have a PB & Jam packed day so let’s get to it!
I am finally going to go swimming today so I kept my morning workout to a plank and a short walk and talk on the phone. I’m super scared about looking dumb attempting to swim so I wanted to save my energy.
Since I am so intimidated by the pool I decided to ask for some help. Remember a while back when I led those exercise walks in Dana Point?
Well, I met Pam – a triathlon coach there and she offered to help me with the swim. Pam coaches triathletes of all ages and abilities in Orange County so check her out if you need some support.
I asked her what I should bring to the pool and she mentioned something I’ve never even heard of! I’m in trouble.
I also cut my walk short because I was hungry. The usual plus cherries…
I recently got a copy of Fitness for Geeks to review. I’ve been going through it and like how it’s an easy read, but super informative.
But I came across an alarming section last night – “Fructose appears similar in terms of its negative effects on the live to booze or ethanol… avoid munching on commercial apples or watermelon all throughout the day.”
I know I eat way too much watermelon. I can easily put away an entire huge melon in 2 days (and that’s pacing myself). I don’t know if it’s because I’m sugar sensitive or what, but it’s so hard for me to stop once I have it in the house – just like cereal or a similar food. Just because it’s fruit doesn’t make it okay. I need to be better about portion control with my favorite food.
Although, I wouldn’t really mind death by watermelon 
Anyone running a 4th of July race tomorrow? I know my city has a 5k, but I had planned on running longer so I’m not sure what I should do.
If you want to find a local race check out your community newspaper or city’s website.
You can also find races on RunningIntheUSA.com
Want to win a copy of Fitness for Geeks?
Leave a comment on this post. I already have the extra copy so this contest is open to all residents of Earth.
Contest ends 7/4/2012 at noon PST
I ran the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta this morning!! It’s the largest 10K in the US.
That book sound like exactly what I’d love to read! I’m a super geek about all that stuff!
This book looks very interesting! Would love to check it out!
Happy 4th! Id love a copy of that book. No racing for me this year.
The book sounds interesting. I am not running in a race today, but will run in a while.
As a geeky girl interested in fitness, I would love a copy of this book!
I just ran a 10K in suburban KC. I’m pretty sure I turned in my worst time because it was soooo hit and there was not an inch of shade on the entire course. But I finished, so now I am going to stuff my face with red, white and blue treats. Happy Birthday, America!
We have a 5k here on Hilton Head Island, but today I’m cross training with a long bike ride. I hate swimming…maybe it’s the breathing thing, I forget to breath! Good luck!
i’m going to run in central park (1st run in New York state) today! make your own race…(?) i should have checked out that site earlier!
wow, there is so much information about dieting and fitness, and they say to eat melon, because it is full of water…
no race, but ran 5 miles in a patriotic outfit this morning 🙂 haha
sounds like a neat book!
Yay – sign me up for the contest, stoked that North-of-the-Border residents can enter too 🙂
Good luck swimming! No race here, I’m in rural Upper Peninsula Michigan.. but doing a great run along Lake Superior. Happy 4th!
I like fitness I like geeks that book is made for me!
Interesting about the “Commercial” apples thing. Its so interesting that they would pick that and watermelon out over all other fruits to mention … what about cherries? 😉
I’d love to read the book, and it’s especially fitting since Ima geek all around!!! Seriously, just ask my kids!
I don’t think there are any races here. 🙁
I say that as long as the watermelon doesn’t make you feel like crap, you should keep on enjoying it. Everybody has a different body, and mine hates fruit, but you don’t have any reactions to it, right? If you’re not experiencing a blood sugar dip or spike, no foul. :). And, I mean, most other people are eating cookies and pie when you’re eating watermelon. I say you’re still ahead of the game. 😉
That book looks awesome. I am a geek.
great job on the swim! and happy 4th!!
that book looks very interesting; I’d love to read it.
No Fourth of July races here in Dublin, but tomorrow I have Princeton Alumni dinner party, apparently there are 9 of us here in the wet Ireland :). Happy Independence Day, Monica!
had to reply again since I realized the email I used has been hacked and I have no access to it :(.
I have the same problem with fruit. I can never eat enough! As a science nerd, this book looks intriguing. I need a little scientific-based evidence to whip my self control into shape.
Yes please!
I’d love a copy!
That book sounds super interesting and nerdy and I would LOVE to read it!
Cool book offer! I’m as geeky as they come, so hopefully a win is in my favor. 🙂
I can also polish off a watermelon in two days! I’m gonna have to google the fructose content. I didn’t think it would be that high. Because we only get to eat in the summer, I say it’s okay. Also, my dogs LOVE it! I’ve never seen a dog eat watermelon before. Now I’ve seen two 🙂
I’m running a local neighborhood 5K, nothing like a race to start a holiday!
I would love to read that book, sounds like a good one.
The book looks very interesting.
That watermelon factoid is heart breaking. I can finish any sized watermelon in a day or two, and my son loves to eat it.
I would LOVE a copy of fitness for geeks.. since I’m into fitness and I’m a total dweeb! Ooops.. geek!
Sounds like a great read…especially since I’m a geek who loves fitness!!
I am the epitome of a geek. I have a BA in Chem and minor in Physics. I also have my Doctorate. I love all things sciencey and information for fitness. My husband is also about to start his journey to losing 100 pounds so any new info would be great!
Fructose similar to booze! What!?
Might as well drink then?
I am certainly a geek 🙂 and I love fitness, so sounds like a great book for me. Although I will have to ignore any statements that denigrate the consumption of massive quantities of fruit.
I am pretty geeky…and I like fitness so…yes. I would definitely enjoy that book 🙂
Sounds interesting!!
I would love a copy, it seems interesting.
I would love to win a copy of that book! That blurb about fructose has me intrigued; this coming from a person who eats 5 good size apples in one sitting every day. MAJOR sugar overload, hurts soo good… : )
I love apples 🙁 and I’m running a 5k tomorrow, so excited!
I’d love a copy of that books! 😉 haha. I was thinking of running a race tomorrow, but instead I am running a 4 mile race on Saturday! In this heat. Yup. Have a good day tomorrow!
I recently heard the same thing about fruit and it made me so sad because I eat fruit like it’s my job. But that’s what books like Fitness for Geeks are for, to keep us informed! I’d love to win the book, it sounds really informative.
I am a total fitness reader geek. Any books on running, or marathoning, weight training, nutrition, kettlebells you name it I can read it forever! I’d love love love a copy. Oh and death by watermelon? I can think of worse ways to go. Happy 4th, enjoy your freedom tomorrow! 🙂
i want a copy!! =)
also, saw this and thought of how much you love WF:
http://gawker.com/5824287/read-a-disgruntled-whole-foods-employees-epic-resignation-letter
maybe the hot bars just not as tasty in toronto
That book looks like it has some good info!
Wow, I just came across your website in my search to find inspiring blogs about eating healthier and developing a more active lifestyle. So far I really like what I’m seeing. Wouldn’t you know there is a tempting little watermelon in my refrigerator right now! With this heat we’ve been having they’ve become all the more irresistible. So yeah, I’m just starting out on my weight loss journey and would love a tool like “Fitness for Geeks” to get informed and do things the right way. Thanks for creating this awesome blog.
Hi Angela, Welcome 🙂
Looks like a great book! Wish I got tomorrow off, enjoy your day 🙂
Sounds like an interesting read!
I am running my first 4th of July race tomorrow, it’s a 4 miler and I am running with two of my friends, Carla and Jenny and I bought us some fun red, white & blue stuff to wear! It’s gonna be a blast!
hello fellow GEEKS! I am catching up on my favorite blogs (yours is wayyyy up there!), watching Aliens and keeping an eye on my iphone! Book looks like it would be good read!
How have I never heard of Fitness for Geeks? Would love to check a copy out.
I’m a geek! I’m fit(Ish)! Pick me! 😉
A couple things:
1) CUTE suit
2) My liver must be suffering as I type… I am addicted to fruit!
It would be awesome to win the book!
Looks like a great book!
I’d love to read that book…while simulatneously eating watermelon.
Amen.
Every time I eat watermelon I think of you. My neighbor just gave me the biggest watermelon ever. Would love to win the book, I just finished Born To Run.
I don’t like hearing that about watermelon…I eat it like an addict! All fruits actually. Ugh…when you try and do something that is good for your body, why do they always find negative affects 🙁
I totally eat way too much watermelon too. I can also can put away a big watermelon in a day or two…Omg is that bad? I guess I need to win this so I can try to learn more about my addiction to watermelon.
You won! Send me your address 🙂
I would love to win a copy of fitness for geeks 🙂
Mmm love me some extra sweet watermelon. I have been blending it with light lemonade…its awesome drink
I was sneak reading this the last few times I went to the bookstore-too poor to buy it! But seriously a really good book and I agree-easy to read-I love it =)
This book looks awesome! I’m a teacher, one of the geekiest jobs, so this is right up my ally 🙂
I WANT to run a 5K tomorrow but I’m going to a baseball game that starts early and I’d be cutting it WAY too close 🙁
Not running a 5k tomorrow–surprisingly, I haven’t heard of many in the area (considering I’m from DC)–I’m sure a lot of that has to do with either a) my ignorance because I’m not looking for hot, disgusting race in the middle of a DC summer or b) all the roads are already closed/blocked off for all the tourists.
You should definitely run tomorrow + do a long run! Doesn’t matter if you break them up, miles are miles!
That book sounds interesting! I’d love to read it!
I wouldn’t mind death by watermelon either lol
I do feel like a geek when it comes to fitness.
I hope the book can shed some light!
As I was reading your post I was thinking of how I needed to head over to Amazon to check out Fitness for Geeks! I would love to win a copy!
Would love to get my hands on that book. Love learning about all things food and exercise related and I am a geek so looks like a good read.
I eat waaaay too many apples…
Doing the Surf City 5k in HB with my family and friends. Should be fun!!
And yes, would LOVE a copy of that book. Darn, I eat a lot of apples.
I wanted to run the HB 5k but I have 10 on the plan for tomorrow so it looks like I am on my own.
I can’t wait to hear your swimming recap! This would be my most terrifying part of attempting a tri as well. I would love to win a copy of this book. I like when things are broken down into more manageable chunks for easier processing.
I would love to win a copy of this book! 🙂 Unfortunately, a lot of decent fitness related books are not available in my country (Belgium) so I would be so happy if I won!
I would love to read the book. Have a happy holiday!
I want the book!! Happy 4th, Monica!
Running the huge Peachtree Road Race (10K) in Atlanta tomorrow. Here’s hoping it’s not too hot.
I would love a copy! I have no fourth of July races planned, just taking it easy and enjoying the time off!
Would love to win a copy of the book although I’m not sure I agree competely with their thoughts on fructose. Too much of anything isn’t good for you but I see no harm in eating a moderate amount of fruit.
oooh Oooh, Me, Me, I like to read!
I would love a copy!
Good luck with the swimming! I just started swimming again this week and I am sore! But a good sore.
Hope your swim goes well. Swimming is the reason I haven’t decided to try a tri 🙂 – yet. I have the same watermelon addiction (apples too, I’m in trouble).
My hubby learned to swim for a tri (open water swim) last summer, so if he can do it, you can too!!! Lessons are definitely a must to get you started so you are totally on the right track. I have a hard time believing the fructose in apples and watermelon are really so terrible. Anyway, would love to read the book to get the full scoop!
I would love a copy! 🙂
fitness for geeks sounds awesome!!! i love that stuff!!!
That book sounds great
Heck yes I’d like a shot at the book! It was written for my husband and me… although we disagree who’s in it for the fitness and who’s the geek…
I never knew that about fructose!! I need to start watching my sugar intake -_- would love to read the book!
Though the comment about fruit is disturbing (mostly since I eat a ton all day, everyday) I would love a copy of that book.
Okay, I have to know what it is she told you to bring to the pool! And yes, of course, count me in for the book…as a fitness geek, its right up my alley 😛
You’re awesome, I was just going to see where I could grab avcopy of this 🙂 thanks!
I would like a copy of that book!!!!
I did a 4.4 mile race (around a lake) last year on the 4th of July, but it is WAY too hot and humid this week to do it again, so instead I am going to a pool party!!!
Good luck with the swim, that is the part of a tri that I am not interested in learning how to do properly.
I would like a copy of that book!!!!
I did a 4.4 mike race (around a lake) last year on the 4th of July, but it is WAY too hot and humid this week to do it again, so instead I am going to a pool party!!!
Good luck with the swim, that is the part of a tri that I am not interested in learning how to do properly.
Would love to win a copy of that book! Newish to running. Trying to build up my endurance. I need to work on my breathing, it seems like that starts to give me trouble before my legs give me trouble. Any tips on how to work on this?
That book looks interesting!
I’m doing my long run tomorrow but it’s supposed to be super-hot out. Am I really going to get up at 6:30 on the 4th of July??? We’ll see.
I’d love to win a copy of the book 🙂 I’m a new runner and so far I’m loving the endless possibilities for more geekiness!
I miss the lap pool at our old apt complex! It was salt water… So much better for the skin and hair. Swimming is such a great full body workout for me with the ole fused spine and my tendinitis ridden left wrist. Maybe I’ll look into finding a new lap pool…
PS I saw you again at WF Sat, but decided not to walk up and scare you this time ;0)
I was in better shape this time than the last time I saw you. I was wrecked after that run the first time we met. How tragic. Feel free to say Hi any time 🙂
I usually do a popular local 5k (Claremont Freedom 5000) but I hemmed and hawed over registering this year. Because 1) it doesn’t start until 8 – too hot! – (but who am I kidding I won’t get out the door before 8 on a day off to do my own workout) and 2) I just got a new road bike and I really want to get out on it.
Good for you for incorporating swimming into your routine! Good luck! I say eat all the watermelon you want!
We’re traveling down to your neck of the woods since my parents live in Laguna Beach. I’m thinking of running the Laguna Niguel 5k tomorrow but I’m not set on it just yet.
I feel like I know of someone else running that one too… Anyways, good luck!
i just read somehting about the fructose in fruit – that’s a sad thing when you have to worry about a natural food! Bring on the watermelon!
I hope you enjoy swimming. I really love it.
I am just getting started on my fitness/health journey and could really use all the help I can get. Therefore, that book sounds perfect! Thanks!!
When I taught swimming lessons, we’d bring a watermelon the last day to play with in the pool (it floats) and then cut up to eat. Some motivational ideas for you maybe? Life preserver/snack!
I am a huge nutrition nerd, I would devour that book in one day! And probably a whole watermelon as well…
I would love to win a copy of the book! And I think what that statement really means is “too much of anything is never good.” But who doesn’t indulge every now and then! 😉
Crazy about the watermelon – I know they say to eat an apple with hungry but I always fell hungrier afterwards… Love the blog 🙂
I’m running the Celebration 5k tomorrow and I’m crossing my fingers that it’ll cool down around here by then 😀
I’d love a copy of the book!
No race for me but I am going to run tomorrow. The book looks interesting – I’ve never heard of it
No race tomorrow but I do plan to run 13 miles to start the day!
No 4th of July race for me but I’m planning to run my first 5K in probably 2-3 years on July 15th. I started running again the last couple months and I’m hoping to be able to finish a half marathon at the end of November! 🙂
That book likes like a good informative read, even if I probably don’t want to hear what it has to tell me… 🙂
I have always wanted to learn to swim properly. Good luck with your swimming 🙂
I hope your swimming goes well! I’m not running a July 4 race because here in Canada it’s just another day (shame, I like holiday fireworks and food!)
I love watermelon also… hmmm something to think about!
I’m not afraid of water in general, but I am afraid of deep water. I’d live in a pool if there were one nearby, but I am a horible swimmer. I need adult swimming lessons for dummies. My husband and I are going to a 4th party at his boss’s house; he apparently lives in the same neighborhood as President Bush.
I would love a copy of the book to share with my husband. We are bothe working on eating healthier and need to add exercise.
whatt? i would die without watermelon and apples! but i am a geek who loves fitness, so this book sounds like it’s for me. 🙂
I’d love to read that book, but I refuse to believe anything bad about watermelon or apples.
I would love to win a copy of the book!
I LOVE watermelon!!! Good luck on the swim today, swimming is the one reason I would never be able to do a tri. I am TERRIFIED of the water!!
I struggle with these mixed messages about “eat a ton of fruit but don’t eat too much!” thanks for your honesty. It’s what keeps me coming back to visit your blog 😉
I will be running an 8 mile race around the lake where I grew up! Would love a copy of that book!
This book sounds really interesting!
I haven’t looked into any 5ks tomorrow since I’ve got a 6.5 mile run on the schedule which I’d rather do. Also when I was in college I used to eat maybe 5-8 apples or pears every day and I always wondered whether that was overdoing it… Seems like it probably was. I’d love to win this book since it sounds like it has tons of really helpful info!
I would love to win a copy of the book!!
I ran a 5k on July 1st for Canada day 🙂
I’m a total fitness nerd so this book is perfect for me!
I’m running an evening fourth (third!) of July race tonight. I love little five mile races- the distance is so much less stressful for me than a marathon 🙂
I also eat too much fruit. I think it’s better that I eat too much fruit than too much chocolate!
Very interesting about the fruit…would love to read more in that Geek Fitness Magazine. I’m always looking for more information.
Ya know, I’m always iffy about studies that say something like fruit is bad for you. I think they’re usually talking about more extreme cases. There are soooo many others things out there that are so much worse for the body, it doesn’t seem worth it to worry about eating something like watermelon or apples!
As for racing on the 4th of July, I’ll be racing the heat to avoid passing out on my run around my neighborhood 😛 I’ve been having to get up earlier and earlier to run lately…it just gets too hot too early!!
I LOVE fitness and I am a GEEK! Would love a copy!
If lots of fruit is the worst thing I’m putting in my body …i think Im doing okay!
🙂
i bought a watermelon last night at 6….its goneee.
i would love to win that book tho!
The book sounds like a good read. I love a good book.
i wanna copy!!!
I’m running a 4 mile race…then eating watermelon!
I eat a TON of fruit. Guess I will just have to be unhealthy on this one. Though writing it out, it seems ridiculous – unhealthy to eat fruit? It’s not like I’m downing fries and ice cream! Oh well.
I’ll be traveling, so no racing for me tomorrow. Pelase include me in the contest.
That book sounds like the biography of my life! I would love to read it!
…. and I can’t stop with watermelon, either. TOO GOOD. 🙂
I’m a resident of Earth, and I want to win!
I don’t think I could give up watermelon… I can eat a whole one by myself! Its hard for me to beleive that it’s that bad. It has a ton of vitamins in it! Maybe I’m just kidding myself…
I used to eat a TON of fruit until I realized it was just another way to feed my sugar habit. Now I only eat small portions and none after lunch.
I’m shutting off my computer at midnight tonight and not touching it again until Thursday morning. I’ll be celebrating my independence from grad school studying and CPA exam prep!
Enjoy your time ‘unplugged’!
Watermelon is in season here on the east coast so my consumption pretty much equals yours. I can’t help it and even hid some from my kids in the back of the fridge behind my Greek yogurt, is that wrong?
I’m such a nerd when it comes to… well pretty much anything (guess that’s why I’m a scientist 😉 ) This book sound like it’s right up my alley!
I’ve always believed that if it’s fruit, it’s good for you, until my husband started picking on me about all the sugar. But, I am currently on a “eat healthIER” plan, and I figure that a piece of fruit, no matter what kind, is still healthIER than a Snickers or some processed food. Right…? 🙂
I love watermelon too! Fitness for geeks looks like a fun read 🙂
I’d love to win!
I’m running a 5k tomorrow with my little sister- she is 8 and wants to prove to the rest of the family that she can do it!
I’m a geek and I’d love a copy of the book!
I am a huge nerd which is similar to a geek and I like fitness..sooooo I am interested in what this book has to say!
I’d love to win a copy of Fitness for Geeks. No race for me on the 4th, but I’m hoping to get an early morning run in before all the craziness starts.
I’m doing a 4 miler tomorrow. I say do the 5k- with a warm up and cool down you can get in at least 9, and the 5k would be a good tempo run.
Yikes…watermelon bad? I could easily live off of them! Love to have a copy of the book to see what else I’m doing wrong 🙂
Happy 4th to you!
I am SUCH a geek, and it’s totally spilling over into fitness stuff for me. WANT! Also, thank god I don’t care much about watermelon, or that factoid would be heartbreaking.
Hey, I’m into fitness, my husband is a geek, so maybe the book will help turn my geeky husband towards fitness! That would be wonderful!
I eat too much melon in general. Really, any summertime fruit… watermelon, honeydew, pineapple… it’s dangerous. THEY’RE JUST SO… GOOD! Can’t stop. Tough dilemma! 🙂
I appear to have the same watermelon issues…. I’d love to read that book! Although I don’t know that I’m even remotely willing to give up my large watermelon consumption – that’s crazy talk!
I’m not sure I’m a geek, but the book sounds interesting and helpful.
I’m pretty obsessed with fruit too. It’s so easy to eat throughout the day. I think of it like this- I have to have something sweet, so it’s either fruit or ice cream. Fruit seems like the better option! I would love to win a copy of that book! Thanks for the giveaway!
That book seems interesting. I will have to check it out:)
Swimming is largely about technique. You know how you can run and run and run and run and you will eventually build endurance and be able to run farther and faster? That’s not how swimming works. You gotta get the right stroke technique down and then it’s much easier. I did a triathlon last spring so I had to learn how to swim. When I first started, I could not swim 25 yards without being winded. But once you get the proper technique down, you’ll be fine! Good luck!
All you need for swimming is a suit, goggles, and swim cap (though I have yet to pick up a cap)! You can do it!
I can’t believe watermelon may be bad for my liver! I guess I need to lay off the watermelon binges.
No 4th of July Race for me, recovering from an injury. Probably going to celebrate with a long walk!
No July 4th run this year – the storms that blew through last weekend have really messed things up (lots of people without power and it’s super hot) so running anywhere besides the gym is probably not going to happen until at least next week. Good thing I hadn’t signed up for the 5k on Saturday – it would’ve been a 105 degree obstacle course of fallen trees!
I will be running tomorrow, but not in an organized race. Looks like a great book!
i’m doing a local 5 mile race here in Staten Island NY. It’s in memory of a h.s. track girl who died from a reaction to an anagesic sports creme. So sad.
Hey there, I’m from Staten Island, too! Small world 🙂 What race is this??
It’s the 34th Annual Memorial Arielle Newman/Pepper Martin 5 mile RUN (starts by Clove Lakes Park and goes down Forest to Silver Lake and back). =) They will have registration tomorrow for $30 if you are interested.
http://www.onestoprace.com/search/event.aspx?id=12621
What is it about watermelon thanks makes us eat and eat and eat until it is gone?
I would love to win a copy of Fitness for Geeks. I am always rambling off fitness and nutrition information to friends and family, and I think they need more such tips and I will gladly provide with the knowledge from this book. ;-).
I will be running, but no 4th of July race for me! I would love to check out the book!!
It’s SO hard to cut back on watermelon. It’s so easy for me to justify eating it because it’s not junk food!
Yes, I’ve heard that a lot of fruits aren’t that ” great for you “. But, I am a true believer that you should just listen to your body and know how to control yourself. In other words, just because they say watermelon isn’t that good for you doesn’t mean you should cut back ;).
Your welcome. :).
I am doing a 10-mile hike in Big Bear to celebrate 4th of July! Then heading with the family to Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City! Would love to read the book!