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charismama


    posted: 8/10/2007 at 12:58 PM
    Hello everyone! I am somewhat new to running and new to this forum. I wanted to start by saying that in addition to learning a wealth of information from this site, I have learned about waaaaay too many gadgets that are now on my wishlist! Right now I run in regular cheap clothes and carry a small .50 cent kids football shaped waterbottle with a handle. Blush It is certainly a start. I have the usual story.. have run on and off for 4 years now, but I am finally serious about and enjoying it more than ever. I live in CT so running is fun and challening with the hills, seasons, and ever changing weather. I spent most of my days on the treadmill, but now I am becoming adventurous and going outside more. Sadly I am not big on cold weather so I will hide inside on the treadmill through the yucky days of winter. I love reading everyones posts.. lots of good information and some good laughs.
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    rectumdamnnearkilledem

      posted: 8/10/2007 at 1:02 PM
      Hi, Sara--glad to have you here! Yeah, isn't the gadget thing crazy! When I first started running 1.5 years ago I thought shoes were the only big expense...heh, boy was I wrong! A year ago my lust was for an iPod...now I would kill for a Garmin! Big grin If you are looking to drop a few pounds, the Jiggly Joggers group (in my signature) is a really great place to keep motivated. We do weekly weigh-ins and 5% down challenges with each season. Smile k

      Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

      remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

           ~ Sarah Kay

      Chenille


        posted: 8/10/2007 at 3:14 PM
        Welcome, Sara. This is a great place to stay motivated - glad you found it!

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        greylock


          posted: 8/12/2007 at 3:18 PM
          @shub1727 cold weather running can be quite nice. I really enjoy a quiet evening run just watching the stars. Smile

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          esq.

            posted: 8/12/2007 at 3:36 PM
            Hi Sara -- welcome! Seeing your progress on the graph(s) is really motivating. Nice to meet you! Smile
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            Intherunning


              posted: 8/12/2007 at 6:04 PM
              Hi Sara! Welcome. Don't apologize for your running gear. Back when I started that WAS the running gear! Good and simple and so was the fun and satisfaction from the sport - good and simple. No need to get gadget-crazy to enjoy running to its fullest! John

              Discipline is never an end in itself, only a means to an end. (RF)

              charismama


                posted: 8/13/2007 at 8:42 AM
                Thanks for the welcomes! I did join Jiggly Joggers. I am hoping to drop pounds, but I love eating. I'll try not to go gadget crazy though the Garmin 305 is enticing.
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                  posted: 8/14/2007 at 7:20 AM
                  Welcome to RunningAhead, Sara!! Big grin

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