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Untitled 5 months ago

Monday and Tuesday a loop with the Bob, Wednesday and today a loop by myself. I’m still nowhere near running the the whole distance – which is a huge disappointment; but at least my stride is more comfortable and the distances I am able to run are getting longer. Not by much, but I’m finishing the loop quicker everytime (I think).
My current goal is to be able to run this loop without stopping by my birthday. I think I can do it.



Untitled 6 months ago

Thursday and Friday I mostly walked, with some short run intervals. The loop I’m doing is between 2 and 2.5 miles.
Today I did that loop twice with the Bob. Mostly walked-the second run interval i tried caused knee pain. So, I’m not progressing nearly as fast as i would like, but at least it’s something.
I heard about a half marathon in October (Spirit of Pgh, I think). I don’t know if I will make it this one, but I’m trying for it.



FL_Cutie believes "every day above ground is a good day".

Did it! 10 months ago

I completed my first half marathon on January 10, 2009. We mostly walked, but ran some. We’ve already signed up for next year’s as well. Would like to be able to run more and beat my time. I’d also like to do more races during the year.



Countdown to January 14 months ago

I’m running/walking PF Chang’s half marathon in January. I was up to 5.5 miles before I hurt my knee 6 weeks ago. Even if I walk, more than run now, I’m crossing that finish line in January.



RaychyRach is gearing up for a big training week!

First Half Marathon 15 months ago

I did my first half marathon in February of this year, but I was really sick at the time. I want to do another one and improve my time!



squazzer loves visiting her family in florida :)

woooooo!!!! 15 months ago

I finished in 2:15! Now I’m going after a full!!



FL_Cutie believes "every day above ground is a good day".

Committed to this 16 months ago

There’s no doubt (God willing) I will complete this in January 2009. My half marathon partner and I have already registered. My aunt completed the same race about 5 years ago. I would like to make this a tribute to her somehow, perhaps to raise money (or simply awareness) for Gilda’s Club, a group that brought her comfort, support and hope during her battle with cancer. I’m going to look into this. I’d like to honor her memory.



Accomplishments 18 months ago

Well it is june 1 2008 and I am going to start tomorrow, i have to learn to jog…you must crawl before you walk…



FL_Cutie believes "every day above ground is a good day".

Pedometer 19 months ago

I bought myself a new pedometer last week and have been wearing it each day, all day, as a type of experiment. I wanted to see how active I am (or am not) during the work day, and have actually been surprised at how much I walk during the day even though I work in an office. All of the up and down during the day alone has added up to 2-3 miles per day. Not including actual walking or jogging for the sake of it at lunch or after work.

The great part about this discovery is it makes me want to keep going and helps motivate me to go home and take my dog out for a jog after work. I like seeing how far I can move during the day.



FL_Cutie believes "every day above ground is a good day".

Signed up... 20 months ago

I’m signed up for a half marathon taking place January 2009. I’ll be racing alongside my father, which is another great motivator (in addition to wanting to accomplish this goal and feel great). I look forward to sharing that experience with him.

Now I am focusing on keeping myself disciplined in training! I’m thinking I will get myself a new pedometer to help track my progress and keep me going. :)



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