One Step At A Time.........

Location:

Sonoma,CA,

Member Since:

Nov 02, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Half Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

I have run three marathons (San Francisco, New York and Chicago) and numerous half marathons.  My PR for a marathon was my clock time of 4:10 in a time before chips.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Immediate: Minimum 10+ pound weight loss by year end (size 0 pant)!! Weight goal accomplished; must have been dreaming about the pant size.  New Goal - 5 lbs by 3/1/09!

This winter: Running even on rainy days

Run a Half Marathon in under 2:11

Age Division Placement Half Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Running in even 'older' age! Lifetime running.

"Be thankful for what you have and you will have even more" - Oprah

Personal:

I have alway done some physical activity - aerobic classes, hiking, skiing, tennis.....started long distance running about twelve years ago when I was in the midst of a divorce.  Go ahead 'run' with that metaphor. I joined a Galloway running group and still have several close friends from that time.  I realised pretty quickly that I did not like the walk break method and found a wonderful coach who provided my schedules and training. I have continued to run but without guidance for several years.  Now I am determined to actually run with a goal and a plan.  I have even contacted the former coach.

I live in the beautiful northern California wine country where I must say our weather is always ideal, comparatively.  I work full time, enjoy hiking, knitting, movies, plays............I actually enjoy it all!

I have one adult son who lives in Portland, Oregon and enjoy visiting there as that area is very runner friendly and has some great routes.

Favorite Blogs:

• Carolyn in Colorado
• Meadow
• Snoqualmie