Penelope

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Location:

Or,

Member Since:

Aug 16, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

5 K Finish

Short-Term Running Goals:

In the next two years I'd like to drop 100 lbs and be able to finish a half marathon. My first goal is to finish a 5k in less than 40 minutes.

Long-Term Running Goals:

I'd love to run the Portland Marathon with my sweetheart.

Personal:

I'm in my mid thirties. Last summer I decided that I was going to take on the couch to 5k once my weight dropped below 250. I started walking and watching what I ate. When I hit 252 lbs I was delighted to find out that I was pregnant so my running plan was put on hold.

About a month ago we welcomed a beautiful baby girl. As of right now I am sitting at 263 so I've got about 11 extra pounds to take off.. I've started walking again and I hope to start my running program in the very near future. In the mean time I'll be logging the miles I walk. Wish me luck!

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Tue, Oct 20, 2009

Slow miles Fast miles Total Distance

2.00 0.00 2.00

I joined a gym today. I went out for a jog last night and I am so not ready to do that yet. I need to drop some weight. Also, I really struggled with m y pace.

I hopped on a treadmill today and walked two miles at a 17.5 minute pace. It was nice to go at a consistent pace. I also liked that I could easily check my heart rate without stopping. I hooked up the ipod. I've not really listened to it since I stopped going to the track in Utah. It was nice. The music brought back images of the view I used to see while walking around the track at the Catholic High School. Utah sure is pretty.