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Kathy, You will see that once you are hooked you just want to gradually go a little further and then one day, you'll just be running half-marathons and then maybe marathons yourself. Great training/racing plan you have.

Sounds like a good plan Katie! I'm into my taper for the half. Did a tempo 6 miles today. 6 miles slow on Saturday and then a few miles (maybe 3 or 4) on Tuesday and Thursday next week. I've got a half pound or so to go to get to my goal weight for this run (132) and then the last 2 pounds will be the challenge for my fall…

Hey Runners! How is everyone doing this week? I was away with the family but managed to get two 10ks in - one speed workout and one (theoretical) tempo... it was so humid I had to take some breaks. I haven't weighed myself since I've been back. Don't think it was too damaging, but we shall see tomorrow. Loved reading about…

Top and MHackrott - just wanted to comment on your "without walking" goal. I ran my first full marathon in 4:30 or so (11 yrs ago so can't find the exact time online) and I barely walked. Less than a year later I ran my second marathon in 4:01 and walked for a full minute every 10 minutes and I ran across the finish like…

katapple: What an amazing journey. Congrats and amazing work on the running goals. They will totally keep you motivated (and motivating others!).

Picking races as goals is an amazing way to stay on track. Before I run the half on Sep 18th, I need to register for my next run so I don't let up too much... I'm planning a 10k on October 29th and then maybe another on Dec 6th. That'll be it for 2011. Looking forward to hearing how that 5k goes tomorrow Top!

Hey everyone- Great to meet you. Sounds like everyone has some great goals and some great accomplishments so far too! Topsking2010 - Good luck on the 5k tomorrow. For sure rest - or if you absolutely feel the need to do something, go for a super light 3 k jog with a few strides (sprints). That is a good way to prepare your…

Congrats on the losses! QOTD #8 (love this one) - workouts for this week - my last big week of running before I start my pre-half-marathon taper: M: Boot camp class and a few 15-20 min run to loosen spasmed back T: Running speed workout: 10-12 km (6-7 miles) warm-up, intervals, cool-down W: Boot camp class Th: Running -…

QOTD #5: What do you do to keep yourself on track while traveling or on vacation? I always pack my running shoes and workout clothes and I try to figure out ahead of time how I'm gonna fit in at least two workouts a week (as a starting point). I research gyms in the area if there are no good running routes (or even if…

QOTD #3: What was your "a-ha" moment, meaning was there a specific moment that made you decide that it was time to lose the weight? The moment was definitely at 7:54 am this morning when I stepped on the scale and saw a number I haven't seen since just after my second son was born... almost 4 years ago. Plus, we just…

Hi - I'm new to the message boards. Starting today to lose the 7 pounds that seem to have crept up over the summer - yikes! Definitely need some buddies. My main goal is to be down 4 pounds by my Sep 18 half-marathon, and down the full 7 by Oct. Please all feel free to add me as I can use some extra motivation.

This is just what I need. I weighed myself this morning for the first time in a couple of months and I'm up 4 pounds from my "okay" weight... 7 pounds from where I'd like to be. So here I go!! Thanks for starting this group. NAME: Liisa AGE: 38 HEIGHT: 5'7'' START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 137 GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 130…