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POLL: Just for fun
Just for fun, and because I love getting ideas from others about their favorite things and what keeps them going.
Favorite healthy snack:
Favorite exercise:
Training for:
Favorite event so far:
Motivation:
If looking to lose, how much:
Favorite article of workout gear:
On wishlist:
Re: POLL: Just for fun
Favorite healthy snack: edamame
Favorite exercise: running
Training for: a 10K on May 6th
Favorite event so far: I've only participated in 2-3 races, and none were standouts.
Motivation: feeling strong and seeing improvement
If looking to lose, how much: not looking to lose, just trying not to gain
Favorite article of workout gear: GPS watch
On wishlist: pants that fit
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Favorite healthy snack: Greek yogurt
Favorite exercise: Kettlebell
Training for: (will start soon) 10K
Favorite event so far: Iron Girl Duathlon
Motivation: All the women on this site that have lost weight and post before and after pictures
If looking to lose, how much: 20 pounds
Favorite article of workout gear: Long sleeved I got at Costco with the thumbholes
On wishlist: Old Navy compression tights/pants
Favorite healthy snack: Almonds, greek yogurt, apples
Favorite exercise: Horseback riding, running as a close second
Training for: Nothing, getting back to running after 2 months of PT for my runner's knee
Favorite event so far: John Kelley Half Marathon in Hyannis, MA
Motivation: To get back to running halfs, to stay confident (I feel best about myself with a 4-pack)
If looking to lose, how much: None
Favorite article of workout gear: My lime green Under Armor jacket
On wishlist: Cute yoga clothes, I look like a schlub when I go
Favorite healthy snack: Banana and Peanut Butter
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: My first 5k in April
Favorite event so far: none yet!
Motivation: Seeing my body change positively and getting more energy!
If looking to lose, how much: 10 more pounds
Favorite article of workout gear: C9 compression capris
On wishlist: New C9 capris that fit
Favorite healthy snack: fruit, greek yogurt, cottage cheese
Favorite exercise: running
Training for: well, I was training for the Boston Marathon, but unfortunately I will not be going. I can not fly at 33 weeks pregnant. :-(
Favorite event so far: tie between Bayshore Marathon where I BQ-ed in 2011 or Dances with Dirt Ultra marathon.
Motivation: staying fit, watching my times improve, pushing myself harder than I thought I possibly could
If looking to lose, how much:
Favorite article of workout gear: brooks adrenaline shoes or my garmin
On wishlist: new compression socks, new sports bras and tanks. I plan to buy myself some new running clothes after the baby is born.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
Favorite healthy snack: apples w/ peanut butter
Favorite exercise: Right now, I'm really liking the elliptical and I used to not be a fan at all. I think its b/c its the closest thing I have to running.
Training for: labor and delivery
Favorite event so far: I've really liked all the races I've done. I think my favorite would have to be the 10 miler I did b/c it was the furthest I've run and it was a cool route. We ran on a parkway from Mt. Vernon, VA to Alexandria, VA. It had been pouring rain all morning and cleared up just in time, it was definitely a memorable race.
Motivation: Having an easier delivery, supposedly exercise helps this. Also, to limit the amount of weight I put on (I'm already up 20 pounds WITH working out 3-5 days a week)
If looking to lose, how much: n/a
Favorite article of workout gear: Hmmmm... don't really have any right now, I'm pretty indifferent about my workout clothes at this point...
On wishlist: long runs
PR's
5k 10/15/11 30:34 9:51 pace
8k 9/24/11 55:20 11:08 pace
10k 11/24/11 11:24 pace
10 mile 4/25/10 2:03:54
Favorite healthy snack: Apples & PB, or dried mango
Favorite exercise: Yoga and running (I love them equally)
Training for: WDW Wine & Dine HM in November. Right now I'm trying to maintain my stamina, but will seriously get back into training in August.
Favorite event so far: WDW Princess Half Marathon (my only big event).
Motivation: The fun of racing.
If looking to lose, how much: Not looking to lose, just to not gain.
Favorite article of workout gear: My shoes.
On wishlist: Saucony Kinvara 2 running shoes. I'm looking into going more minimalist since I'm currently in Asics stability shoes.
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Favorite healthy snack: dried apricots
Favorite exercise: yoga
Training for: My first half-marathon (May)
Favorite event so far: Probably the Winter Run (3 miles) I did last month; well organized, PR, and just enough people
Motivation: Challenging myself
If looking to lose, how much: Not really but I'd love to be down a few more pounds by my 30th (3-5 lbs by April)
Favorite article of workout gear: Brooks running shoes
On wishlist: Some new running shorts/tanks
Favorite healthy snack: Apple w/ PB
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: RnR USA Half Marathon
Favorite event so far: National Half Marathon 2010
Motivation: is overrated.
If looking to lose, how much:
Favorite article of workout gear: My 2XU compression tights
On wishlist: Compression shorts somewhere between a 3-6" inseam
Favorite healthy snack: plain Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and trail mix, I'm also a sucker for any dried fruit. Unsweetened mango and pineapple are my favorites.
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: A metric marathon (16.3m) in April, a half marathon in May...I really am just working towards getting my pre pregnancy speed back. I want to be fast (insert pouty face)
Favorite event so far: Boston Marathon
Motivation: PRing, and my skinny jeans
If looking to lose, how much: 6 lbs to go!
Favorite article of workout gear: My mizunos
On wishlist: I have a race wish list a mile long. Money and time does not allow for most though.
2012 Goal: working towards pre-pregnancy speed!
04/15 KI Metric Marathon/16.3 m (2:05:55, 7:43 pace)
05/06 Frederick 13.1 (1:41:09)
11/04 NYCM
Favorite healthy snack: fresh veggies and hummus
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: Fargo 1/2 Marathon in May
Favorite event so far: Twin Cities 10K and Monster Dash 10-miler last year
Motivation: My sanity and overall well-being
If looking to lose, how much: Don't need to lose.
Favorite article of workout gear: My Asics Gel Cumulus 13s
On wishlist: To get through 2012 unscathed by running injuries. I was plagued with them all of 2011.
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Favorite healthy snack: Fiberone Brownie
Favorite exercise: Couch 2 5K Program
Training for: First 5K
Favorite event so far: Have not done any
Motivation: Going to Mexico in July and Running my first 5 miler in November
If looking to lose, how much: 100 (down 19)
Favorite article of workout gear: New Shoes
On wishlist: Cold Gear
Favorite healthy snack: hummus & carrot sticks, strawberries
Favorite exercise: running
Training for: Shamrock Marathon
Favorite event so far: Amica Half Marathon in Newport, RI
Motivation: trying to BQ
If looking to lose, how much: n/a
Favorite article of workout gear: Garmin
On wishlist: more socks! Seriously, all of my socks wore out at the same time
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Favorite healthy snack: Golden raisins
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: DC RNR Half Marathon on St. Patty's Day
Favorite event so far: TBH, I've only done small races for the most part. I'm looking forward to my upcoming big ones. But I did do a 5K a few weeks ago that I PRed at, so that was fun!
Motivation: Finishing a marathon before we TTC #2 and I have even less time to train
If looking to lose, how much: I wouldn't mind losing 5 lbs. But I'm pretty happy with my weight.
Favorite article of workout gear: I love the way my capri tights look on me
On wishlist: a new sports bra, a few more running tanks
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DS 7/18/2010
Handy 2.0 Due Early August
2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
Favorite healthy snack - veggies with tzatziki dip (from Costco). YUM!
Favorite exercise - running
Training for - a 15K on 3/18 & a half in May
Favorite event so far - only done one run before - a 5K last year
Motivation - love the way I feel after I run, and love the tightness in my muscles.
I'm looking to lose around 10 lbs.
Favorite article of workout gear - my Garmin. I'm terrible with pacing & distances. It helps me stay on track.
Wishlist - some sort of new dri fit top
Favorite healthy snack: - frozen grapes
Favorite exercise: - snowboarding
Training for: - RnR DC half
Favorite event so far: - my first full marathon (Steamtown)
Motivation: - to be a hot wife!
If looking to lose, how much: - n/a
Favorite article of workout gear: - my Newton running shoes
On wishlist: - compression shorts
Favorite healthy snack: baby carrots with jalapeno ranch
Favorite exercise: swimming and running
Training for: 1/2 marathon
Favorite event so far: 1/2 marathon
Motivation: feeling overall strong and capable. I love that I just moved last weekend, and didn't have a single sore muscle!
Favorite article of workout gear: LLL running skirt
On wishlist: nothing really, could use a new swimsuit soon, but that's about it!
Favorite healthy snack: A chocolate vitatop with strawberries on the side.
Favorite exercise: spinning
Training for: a 10k, 15k, and half-marathon
Favorite event so far: I've only done one race in my life, so I guess it was my favorite?
Motivation: Staying healthy. Fitting into my clothes.
If looking to lose, how much: 5lbs would be nice
Favorite article of workout gear: My Brooks running shoes. My treadmill. My Distance app on my iPhone.
On wishlist: A LuluLemon shopping spree. A Garmin
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Favorite healthy snack: right now the kind dark chocolate peanut butter bars
Favorite exercise: running
Training for: half 3.17.12
Favorite event so far: national half marathon was my favorite. I hope RnR doesn't screw it up.
Motivation: racing, PRs
If looking to lose, how much: I think I'm going to start trying to lose about 10 lbs in May when my big spring races are over.
Favorite article of workout gear: I love my compression socks for post-long run recovery.
On wishlist: nothing at the moment.
Favorite healthy snack: String Cheese
Favorite exercise: Swimming
Training for: OWS season
Favorite event so far: Lake Tahoe OWS
Motivation: Times. I love that swimming is so "group-y" yet so individual.
If looking to lose, how much: Down by 19.5, have about 50 pounds to go. Maybe a little less, depending on what the mirror shows.
Favorite article of workout gear: Uh - I have a favorite swimsuit, I guess.
On wishlist: Prescription goggles.
Favorite healthy snack: pumpkin seeds
Favorite exercise: trail running
Training for: trail duathlon, then road duathlon, then olympic triathlon
Favorite event so far: duathlon
Motivation: getting faster
Favorite article of workout gear: BOB jogging stroller, Garmin
On wishlist: Nothing, just new shoes, like always.
Favorite healthy snack: Hummus and carrots, fruit
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: 5K in June, then my first half in October
Favorite event so far: 5K I did in December. It went through a city park that has holiday lights displays. The weather was fantasic, and it was so much fun to run through all of the lights.
Motivation: Being able to run around doing daily things and not running out of breath
If looking to lose, how much: I've lost 26 so far (I've fallen off a little from what my ticker says), have about 13-15 lbs left to go
Favorite article of workout gear: my iPod
On wishlist: Garmin Forerunner 110, reflector for nighttime running, more clothes - shirts, tanks mostly. Eventually I'll need more winter gear - jackets, shirts, tights, pants. I'm still a newbie, so I have to work on having enough so I don't have to wash my stuff every couple of days.
Favorite healthy snack: Veggies and hummus
Favorite exercise: Running, crossfit
Training for: Nothing at the moment
Favorite event so far: Half marathon
Motivation: My sanity
If looking to lose, how much: 10 lbs
Favorite article of workout gear: Old Navy compression capris
On wishlist: Polar HRM
Favorite healthy snack: anything with pb on/in it
Favorite exercise: Running
Training for: marathon on May 6
Favorite event so far: I love running the Bolder Boulder
Motivation: I love the time alone, I love the way I feel, the way I look, I love that I can eat pretty much anything and not have to feel guilty about it.
If looking to lose, how much: Already lost it...44 pounds!
Favorite article of workout gear: My l/s Old Navy neon yellow shirt. It fits me well and makes me look like a "real" runner when I wear it with my gray LLL shorts.
On wishlist: New shoes. New bra. Maybe a 405 Garmin?
Yes,I'm smiling...I'm a marathoner!
Bloggy McBloggerson
CO Nestie Award Winner-Prettiest Brain-Back to Back!
2011 Bests
5K-22:49 10K-47:38 Half Mary-1:51:50
2012 Race Report
1/1-New Year's 5K-22:11
2/11-Sweetheart Classic 4-mile-29:49
3/24-Coulee Chase 5K-21:40
5/6-Colorado Marathon-4:08:30
5/28-Bolder Boulder 10K
Favorite healthy snack: Greek yogurt w/ slivered almonds
Favorite exercise: Running and this dynamic strength training class at my gym
Training for: Starting 1/2 marathon training next Monday.
Favorite event so far: My first 10k, UW Dawg Dash
Motivation: Keeping up with my busy boys (ages 5 and almost 7)
If looking to lose, how much: 5 pounds. Always 5 pounds.
Favorite article of workout gear: My favorite pair of Lucy running pants that fit me like a glove.
On wishlist: A bike. Not really picky about what kind. Just something to ride with DS