Veronica-
I'm another who has been inspired by you. You have a great mix of being tough and being encouraging. It's gotten me out on a ride more than once (and will get my butt on the trainer this afternoon).
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12-01-2011, 10:26 AM #1
In through the out door..
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Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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12-01-2011, 10:49 AM #2
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Me, too! I've mentioned in the past that one of your posts from last fall/winter inspired me to start running again last January. I tried to find teh exact post, but couldn't. But I distinctly remember sitting on my couch on Martin Luther King Day while reading your post and thinking "you can do that too; get off your butt!" And I did. Sadly, I had to quite running over the summer when my thyroid was hyperactive, but the minute it was under control, I hit the road again. I also just signed on with a personal trainer recently. It's only one day a week, but I'm really excited about it. We're two sessions in and I can already see a bit more definition in my arms.
Many of the ladies here on TE are truly inspiring, but I do find your candor (pics included) about going from out of shape back into shape to be particularly inspiring.Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher
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12-01-2011, 04:37 PM #3
I am a leaf on the wind
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I third/fourth/fifth/tenth V's awesomeness!
As for my running...
I ran the Seattle Marathon's half marathon this Thanksgiving weekend. I cut 13 minutes off my time from a few years back when I ran it after recovering from my hip problems and finished in 2:19 (usually I run the full, and I'd got my time down to 4:20ish, but the second half is pretty flat). Not awesome, but still good for a hilly half 3 weeks after an Ironman! I was more sore than I expected for a few days afterward, finally back to walking and feeling normal today.
I am so glad I didn't run the full. It was also pretty wet and starting to get windy, though the temperature was nice.
Next stop... I don't know. Enjoying the holidays and winter running when I'm in the place where winter actually happens, then base building, I guess. Thinking about running the Austin Marathon or likely the Half, February 19, since part of my time is in Austin. Running in the winter there should make it bearable.
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12-01-2011, 05:16 PM #4
"Ride lots!"
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Wow! Thanks you guys. I'm really touched. This was a great pick-me-up after a rough day with my kiddos.
Veronica
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12-01-2011, 06:38 PM #5
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+1. Never doubt it, V. You are awesome.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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12-01-2011, 08:39 PM #6
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Good for you, colby! The weather was miserable. I'm impressed!
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12-02-2011, 07:57 PM #7
I am a leaf on the wind
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The weather was awesome the rest of the weekend! They did the 5k on Saturday and even had some sunbreaks.
Originally Posted by VeganBikeChick
Oh well. At least it wasn't cold and wet snowing, with those ice cold puddles or rain pelting your face. I used up all my weather karma with my Ironman races, I figure.
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