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2010
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Location:

Lakewood,OH,USA

Member Since:

Jun 17, 2010

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

I'm a new runner (just started last year).  In that period of time I've done my first 5K (33:03), and my first 10 miler (1:53:11).  I'm now training for my very first triathlon!  I've also managed to lose 105 lbs in a year and a half.  I have 45 more to go.   

Short-Term Running Goals:

I'm working on my endurance and speed.  I want to be able to complete my Triathlon, and also a Half Marathon this year.  I'm hoping to shoot for a full Marathon next year.  

Long-Term Running Goals:

A dream goal of mine would be to qualify for the Boston Marathon.  I'm a SLOW runner, so this might be a LOT of work for me but I'll never know if I don't try!  

Personal:

I'm a single, professional musician living in Ohio.  I also work a day job, so my time is limited.  But I'm determined.  :)
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Meant to log some miles today but between my schedule and the stress at work, my apartment is a DISASTER and I was low on food.  Food=fuel and judging by my calories today, I failed in the fuel department.  So I'm swapping around my days this week and getting in an extra 'active recovery' day . . . spent the evening cleaning and cooking.  

Now I'm all set and ready to tackle my week.  Have a good one everyone!

Night Sleep Time: 7.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 7.00Weight: 0.00Calories: 919.00
Comments
From Nevels on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 23:03:13 from 131.204.15.93

i feel your pain; it's always a deflating feeling to look at your calories in vs your calories burned and see that your not keeping up. oh well; we do what we can...

From Mere on Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 12:17:10 from 216.8.121.1

It's such a fine line with me . . because of the weight issue, the need to lose weight, the need to fuel for my running . . . I end up either over eating, or WAY under eating. It's difficult to balance it out, no matter what!

As long as I remember to put in the work and actually plan my meals, I'm a-ok. I have to remember to do that though!! ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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