Rob M.-A PROUD AMERICAN VETERAN! OlllO-It's a JEEP thing! GOALS 2010: 5K- 5KFVS, 5/22/10: 29:15 10K- Old River Run, 5/8/10: 1:02.24 City of Roses Half Marathon, 9/19/10: Marathon-St. Judes Memphis Marathon, 12/4/10?? Duathlon-??? Triathlon(sprint)-???
Gotta TRI
Hi Rob, I quit smoking Aug.20th,2007 and started running. since that time I have run in many events ranging from 5k's to a full marathon, and triathlons from sprints to 1/2 ironmans.
New Haven 08
Hi,
My name's Patrick, I have been running and smoking on and off for many years. I stopped smoking a year ago but kept running and biking. There are still some temptations but as I make better times on my runs (from 9 ish minutes/mile to sub 8min/mile) I find it easier to justify the healthy habits. I have not stopped wine, cheese and beer and do not intend to .
Good luck to everyone.
Thanks for the past and future support.
Patrick
200 mile bike trip in three days with sleeping gear and change.
Get the Saturday running club back up.
Run below 8 minutes per mile for 6 miles.
Ex-Smoker turned Runner!
I made this a sticky...
I'm Jen, 32 yrs old and quit smoking as of January 14, 2007. I started smoking at age 12 and picked up to a pack a day from 18yrs old to 30yrs old when I finally quit. I was a runner (CC & Track) in high school and picked it back up after quitting. I'm not as dedicated as Andy but I am registered to run the Hartford Half Marathon if only I can keep up my running! Good Job quiting and welcome to the group!
Welcome Clay and congratulations. Great job quitting cold turkey, I couldn't do that. This forum seems to have slowed a bit but I always try to keep tabs on it. I'd like to see it pick up again. Any marathons in particular you're looking at? I just got back from the P.F. Chang Rock nRoll marathon in AZ. It was a blast, though I really wasn't quite ready for that distance...again.
Again, welcome.
Welcome Clay and congratulations. Great job quitting cold turkey, I couldn't do that. This forum seems to have slowed a bit but I always try to keep tabs on it. I'd like to see it pick up again. Any marathons in particular you're looking at? I just got back from the P.F. Chang Rock nRoll marathon in AZ. It was a blast, though I really wasn't quite ready for that distance...again. Again, welcome.
Gotta do my homework real soon and start planning for a marathon. I have ran off and on all through the years but never those distances...8-10 miles max. I have always wanted to run one though,not looking to place, completion would make me happy!
Self anointed title
Hi folks,
I'm Tom. I'm 38 and have smoked since I was 18. I have probably smoked around 20/day for the last 20 years.
I started running again (after a 20 year gap) about 2 years ago. I have done ok. Last year I was ranked No 1 in the UK and No14 in the world for the 12hr ultra and completed several other ultras, including a 24hr race. I also compete over shorter distances and in March this year I ran a 10 mi in 59:30. The rest of my PRs are very out of date.
I know that I could be a much better runner if I didn't smoke.
Yesterday I smoked 30 cigarettes. I also ran 30 miles. I am stupid.
5 minutes ago I finished a pack and threw my lighter away.
Please help me not to light up another.
Hi folks, I'm Tom. I'm 38 and have smoked since I was 18. I have probably smoked around 20/day for the last 20 years. I started running again (after a 20 year gap) about 2 years ago. I have done ok. Last year I was ranked No 1 in the UK and No14 in the world for the 12hr ultra and completed several other ultras, including a 24hr race. I also compete over shorter distances and in March this year I ran a 10 mi in 59:30. The rest of my PRs are very out of date. I know that I could be a much better runner if I didn't smoke. Yesterday I smoked 30 cigarettes. I also ran 30 miles. I am stupid. 5 minutes ago I finished a pack and threw my lighter away. Please help me not to light up another.
every time you smoke god kills a kitten.
I hate cats.