Tyra Banks launches typef.com

March 16, 2011 By 3 Comments

Yesterday Tyra (formerly known as Tyra Banks) launched typef a site featuring original content in the categories of beauty, fashion and “ultimate style confidence”. What makes Tyra’s site stand out is the fact that it will feature original content and powered by Demand Media.  In doing a little research I found out that Demand also powers Livestrong, eHow and GolfLink.

I felt like the orange really stood out and the logo was simple and to the point. I’m curious to see more original content on the new website. I think that it’s a great idea and that there is room for a website like this out there. I also like that typef offers customized content based on your skin/eye color/face shape.  Since it just launched there isn’t much content yet, but I think the concept has great potential and I can’t wait to see where the site goes in the near future. The video production is more sophisticated than regular social media sites. I like how the video is informative, well edited and not a regular low quality YouTube instructional. Here is a clip with Tyra and Andre Talley Leon talking about all about trench coats:

Have you heard about TypeF? Find them on the web here. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

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My New Half Marathon Goal

January 18, 2011 By 2 Comments

I am training for my second half marathon. I am doing the Publix Half Marathon. My goal for last year was just to finish! I completed that goal with a time of 2:19. My goal for this year is to finish under 2 hours. If I finish right at 1:58:59 I will be overjoyed! Having a time goal definitely means that I will have to train more effectively.

Running gear:

Brooks Defyance Running shoes

Garmin Forerunner 205

This will be my first time training using a Garmin or anything to monitor mileage. It has been very helpful so far helping me keep track of distance and speed.

iPod nano and wrist band

I don’t always take my iPod, and during the half marathon I turned it off after mile 6. I’m debating on if I should use or take it at all this year.

I’ve been searching for more information on how to finish with a faster time. One of the best sources is Runner’s World. And I also found some great speed workouts from Health.com. Over the rest of the week I will try to narrow down a plan and map out all of my runs. For now, I am committed to 1 hour dance classes for 2 days each week, and at least one social media related or networking event. Those commitments in addition to work and life. That means that I will have to schedule in my runs around those, but I know I can do that! I did it once already.

With my training so far, I am up to 7 miles. However, I have not started speed or interval work which are both necessary.

Have you ever run a half marathon? What advice do you have for running faster?

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