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Location:

Ypsilanti,MI,United States

Member Since:

Dec 13, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I started running last year, my first race was December 2008. It was my first 5k. In the past year I have done 5k's, a 5 miler, 10k, 10 miler and my first half marathon. I started running so I could keep off the weight I had lost (70 pounds). And in running, I have found solace, peace, and friendships.

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goals for 2010 are:

*2150 total miles

*finish a walking/jogging marathon

*a 2 hour half marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

I want to take each year as it comes.

2009 goal was just to run. I did make the goal of 2000 miles. It was my first year running. I will update my total on the 31st of January.

Personal:

This past year has been frought with difficulty, trials, and stress. But it has also been a blessing. I learned what I can do, what my body can do, and how to make myself what I want to be.

My three kids have been a wonderful inspiration, and my husband, not matter how we fuss, fit or fight, is ultimately my best friend.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Biking Milage Lifetime Miles:						224.96

Tue, Aug 25, 2009

Total Distance

12.27

Did my 45 min of time intervals. felt good to get my legs going. a little sore from yesterday. but I did it.

off to bike 8 miles...then another 10 mile run...hopefully!

Did only 7 miles. :( My hamstring kept cramping up and I had to stop and re stretch it, so I called it a day after 7 miles.

I have 17 days until a big company dinner for my husband. I want to trim down another 4-6 pounds. Among all the wifes in his division, I am literally the only one that exercises, including his bosses wife and the division head's wife. Dh said he is looking forward to showing me off and I get a new dress for the event. I can safely lose between 4 and 6 pounds, unsafely I can go down as much as 10 pounds. But exercising and eating right for me at this point isn't about drastic weight loss. I can always stand to lose a little more, but I do want to trim down just a touch more!

Biking Milage Miles: 8.00

Comments

From seeaprilrun on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:39:40 from 68.103.250.39

4 to 6 pounds in 17 days sounds okay, as long as you lose it healthfully, and if you even have that much to lose. 10 pounds would be excessive. Not to lecture you but make sure you are getting enough calories to support the running habit, and make sure you are getting enough iron, vitamin d, and vitamin c because you are a woman and you do NOT want osteoporosis. Anyways I am sure you will be smashingly beautiful at the dinner. Enjoy your new dress!

From Running Mom on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:45:52 from 71.238.75.156

Yes Mom...No kidding...thank you for caring enough to post that! I talked to a personal trainer -an old friend from back home- and she said to shoot for no more than 6 pounds in two weeks. Anything more would be unhealthy! Oh and I started taking a calcium suppliment along with my multi vitamin and b complexes that I take. Thanks so much for caring enough to say that! I will post a picture of me all dressed up after the dinner! Thanks April...you have been a wonderful support. You are amazing!

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