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posted: 4/3/2007 at 3:58 PM |
Hi there. I am Sara and I have been on the site since Jan 1., but I just finally started checking out the forums.
I have always been a casual jogger and did races here and there, but now I am trying to challenge myself with more races and consistent running. I am running my first half marathon in less than 2 weeks and I am considering a full marathon later in the year. I am also trying to run 1,000 miles this year.
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~Sara
Goals: 1st marathon (under 4:00:00) | 1-2 HMs (under 1:50:00) | 10k (under 46:00) | 5k (under 23:00) | stay injury-free | keep running
BMO Vancouver BC Marathon 05/04/2008 3:51:43!! |
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posted: 4/3/2007 at 9:11 PM |
Hello, everyone.
I found this site while I was looking for a decent running log, and so far it's been good to me.
I just turned 30 and started training for my first marathon that will take place in September. Previously, I had run track and cross country since I was thirteen. I ran in college for a Div. III school, but in 2001 I ended up getting hurt. For four years I tried getting past my knee pain to no avail. Finally, in 2005 I started trying to build up my mileage very slowly. It worked, and I started getting in some decent mileage...until the winter hit. (I hate the cold and living in Wisconsin doesn't help.) I finally thawed out last April and ran through early November when I turned my ankle on a morning run. I took some time off to heal, gained a lot of weight, and then started running in January again. So here I am now, trying to stay healthy while adding to the mileage.
I remember back to the good old days of running when I didn't have to worry about taking time away from a wife, two kids, and a dog because I have big goals in mind, but it's going to take some time. I look forward to it. |
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posted: 4/5/2007 at 3:34 AM |
Well, welcome Sara and Abe! We are glad you found us and hope you will share your progress toward the goals you have set for yourselves...Sara, we'll be looking for a report on that half in a couple of weeks!
Welcome, post early and often!
Lynn B |
| "I was now a baby-burping, farting, too cold, too hot, not hungry-stripped to my core, a simple, frail consciousness." - R Claridge during '08 Leadville 100 |
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posted: 4/12/2007 at 1:04 AM |
Hey everyone, my name is Blake, I'm 27 and I live in Indianapolis. I've been using the site since a colleague at work told me about it at the beginning of March. I love to record and track my progress and the forums are great because everyone is so helpful and friendly.
I ran my first marathon in 2004-- I decided to run one to force myself to get back in shape after an ACL reconstruction surgery. I let myself get back out of shape again after that so now I'm working back up to a marathon. I've run a few half marathons over the past couple of years but my goal is to run another marathon before the end of the year.
I'm looking forward to trading stories and advice with everyone on the forums! |
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posted: 4/13/2007 at 1:02 PM |
Hi! My name is Elena and I live in Michigan. I am 38 and a mother of 2 girls - ages 7 & 9. I am currently a stay at home mom and a student back at school to get a nursing degree. I grew up a swimmer but quit that after high school. I have been working out consistently for the last several years and competed in a figure competition 2 years ago. I just started getting more serious about running and at the 1st of the year set a goal to run a 1/2 marathon at the end of May. I also informed hubby that he was going to do it with me! Unfortunately he has been very busy with work the last few weeks and his training has been sliding so we will se if he does it! I am determined though.
What I enjoy about running is that you can do it anywhere and you can do it for a lifetime. I also enjoy setting a good example for my kids. Additionally I love having a goal to work towards and there are so many opportunities to set goals with running!
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posted: 4/18/2007 at 1:39 AM |
Hello 
I'm Meg, and I'm 19 and currently a student at DePaul in Chicago. I ran cross country and track in high school, as well as running USATF meets over the summers, and have always been fairly addicted to exercise in general. I smashed up my ankle pretty badly spring of 2005 and had to take about a year off, but I'm getting back into the swing of things and just registered for my first marathon. We'll see how that goes  I'm horrible about keeping to some sort of running schedule, so I joined this site in hopes that using a running log would force me to do a little better, but I'm also looking forward to just getting to chat with other people who love running. |
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posted: 4/18/2007 at 2:57 AM |
Well, howdy Blake, Elena and Meg! Welcome to RA and glad you could make it! We have a number of members from Michigan (some of the rowdies!) and Chicago...Please share what's going on in your running world!
Lynn B |
| "I was now a baby-burping, farting, too cold, too hot, not hungry-stripped to my core, a simple, frail consciousness." - R Claridge during '08 Leadville 100 |
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posted: 4/18/2007 at 2:48 PM
modified: 4/18/2007 at 2:48 PM |
| Quote from jlynnbob on 4/18/2007 at 2:57 AM: We have a number of members from Michigan (some of the rowdies!)
Hey! I resemble that remark! |
20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
"Do not allow children to mix drinks. It is unseemly, and they use too much vermouth."
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posted: 4/21/2007 at 1:05 AM |
| Hi everyone! I'm from Maryland and 16 years old. I started running cross country during my junior year of high school. I also run track. I mainly joined running ahead because I want to run hard during this summer and keep track of it so I can have a good senior year in both cross country and track. |
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posted: 4/23/2007 at 9:33 AM |
Hi,
Kathy from Maryland! I am 48 yrs old and have been running for 20 years. It changes all the time as my body changes-good old menopause. I am off to run the Country music 1/2 marathon this weekend and then seriously considering doing a full marathon again.
Hope to get some inspiration from other runners here.
Blessings |
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posted: 4/25/2007 at 11:31 AM
modified: 4/25/2007 at 11:34 AM |
Hi,
My name is Orion. I am 28 years old and living in Green Bay, WI. I have been running for the past 13 years. I ran in high school and for a small D3 school in New England. After college I stopped running and now i am trying to get back into it. I have been running at least four days a week since January. I started using running ahead two weeks ago. I think it is one of the best logs out there and it helps me keep motivated. My goal is to run the Bellin 10K in Green Bay, WI in under 40 mins.
Good luck with your running and i hope to have great conversations with all of you.
Orion
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Goals:
5k 18:50
10K 38:00
Marathon 3:10
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posted: 4/25/2007 at 11:38 AM |
Hey, Orion--I was born in Appleton and spent most of my formative years up in Door County. My sister just moved to GB. I know there's at least one other member here (kate, I think?) in GB. Go Pack!
Nice to have you here--RA is a fantastic place...keeps me motivated and working hard.
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Kirsten
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.: 2008 Goals :.
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
• 1st trail race |
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posted: 4/25/2007 at 11:40 AM |
| Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 4/18/2007 at 2:48 PM: Hey! I resemble that remark!
Ummm...yeah, me too!
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Kirsten
• Ladies Locker Room •
.: 2008 Goals :.
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k
• 1st trail race |
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posted: 4/25/2007 at 11:53 AM |
Quote from zoom-zoom on 4/25/2007 at 11:38 AM:Hey, Orion--I was born in Appleton and spent most of my formative years up in Door County. My sister just moved to GB. I know there's at least one other member here (kate, I think?) in GB. Go Pack! Nice to have you here--RA is a fantastic place...keeps me motivated and working hard. k
Yes this is a great area. It has a lot going for it. |
Orion
Goals:
5k 18:50
10K 38:00
Marathon 3:10
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posted: 4/25/2007 at 7:20 PM |
Hi I'm Mandy from Wellington, New Zealand. I started running again in March after 6 months off. Someone pointed me towards this site yesterday and I've since become obsessed! I've put in all my training details since the start of March and I love it
I also swim and play badminton regularly and try to do some strength training occasionally. |
2008 targets:
5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10 1.40.41), M - 4 hours (3.46.41)
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" - Sir Edmund Hillary |
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