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Thread started 05/04/09 6:44pm

CarrieMpls

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I may be going crazy...

but I am officially registered to train for the Twin Cities 10 mile race.

eek

It takes place in October and is the same day/shares part of the same route as the Twin Cities Marathon. So you're running with all the marathon fans cheering you on and you start in Minneapolis and finish in St Paul at the capitol and it's all dramatic and such. Apparently it's really tough to get into (there is a lottery) but since I'm signing up for a training program with this one particular place I am guaranteed a spot! ( woot! )

And I'm still finishing my learn-to-run class. lol The most I've run so far is about 2.5 miles and that was only once and that was running for 4 minutes, then walking for one and so on.

But I'm doing really well and I'm really enjoying it. I never in a million years thought I'd enjoy running. Who knew?
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Reply #1 posted 05/04/09 6:45pm

IAintTheOne

You can do it Schneeb smile
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Reply #2 posted 05/04/09 6:46pm

CarrieMpls

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IAintTheOne said:

You can do it Schneeb smile


giggle

Thanks!
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Reply #3 posted 05/04/09 6:54pm

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omg wow! you are really doing great! You're going to look like Lara Croft by the time you're done training
If you will, so will I
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Reply #4 posted 05/04/09 7:02pm

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thekidsgirl said:

omg wow! you are really doing great! You're going to look like Lara Croft by the time you're done training


I don't know about THAT. lol

I'll settle for a low-fat version of myself.

I've got 56 more pounds to lose to hit my first goal. I don't even think I'll hit that before the race. But the race will keep me training.
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Reply #5 posted 05/04/09 7:05pm

johnart

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Congrats! That is awesome. cool
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Reply #6 posted 05/04/09 7:14pm

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Carrie,
I just want you to know how inspiring you are. I had quit smoking once before, somewhere around one of the times you had giggle and when you did again, I made the resolve to pick a time (along with other influencers..).

I am not sure I will get into running...okay, I know I won't but you certainly continue to impress me with your carpe diem attitude and willingness to grow.


Cheers for you! oh, and I quit on Good Friday...
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Reply #7 posted 05/04/09 7:23pm

CarrieMpls

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bluesbaby said:

Carrie,
I just want you to know how inspiring you are. I had quit smoking once before, somewhere around one of the times you had giggle and when you did again, I made the resolve to pick a time (along with other influencers..).

I am not sure I will get into running...okay, I know I won't but you certainly continue to impress me with your carpe diem attitude and willingness to grow.


Cheers for you! oh, and I quit on Good Friday...


Wow. Thanks! I've still got lots to work on. It took me a long time to even realize I wanted to work on anything. But I can really feel myself changing as it happens. It's good.

And good for you for quitting!!!! Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I think I've ever done for myself. And yeah, I tried quite a few times before it stuck. lol But this time even felt different from the other times. I just knew I was done.

And seeing my success there has really helped me believe I can succeed in other things as well. I guess that's why I decided to try the running and changing my diet thing again. This certainly isn't the first time I've tried to lose weight or get in shape. But this one feels different too. I'm hoping this is the time it sticks.
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Reply #8 posted 05/04/09 7:29pm

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CarrieMpls said:

bluesbaby said:

Carrie,
I just want you to know how inspiring you are. I had quit smoking once before, somewhere around one of the times you had giggle and when you did again, I made the resolve to pick a time (along with other influencers..).

I am not sure I will get into running...okay, I know I won't but you certainly continue to impress me with your carpe diem attitude and willingness to grow.


Cheers for you! oh, and I quit on Good Friday...


Wow. Thanks! I've still got lots to work on. It took me a long time to even realize I wanted to work on anything. But I can really feel myself changing as it happens. It's good.

And good for you for quitting!!!! Quitting smoking was the hardest thing I think I've ever done for myself. And yeah, I tried quite a few times before it stuck. lol But this time even felt different from the other times. I just knew I was done.

And seeing my success there has really helped me believe I can succeed in other things as well. I guess that's why I decided to try the running and changing my diet thing again. This certainly isn't the first time I've tried to lose weight or get in shape. But this one feels different too. I'm hoping this is the time it sticks.



this time quitting was easy--I know what you mean.
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Reply #9 posted 05/04/09 7:50pm

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That's a good crazy.
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Good Luck!
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Reply #10 posted 05/04/09 7:54pm

CarrieLee

You go girl! woot!
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Reply #11 posted 05/04/09 8:42pm

ThreadBare

You know why? Because you're a runner. thumbs up!
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Reply #12 posted 05/05/09 4:37am

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ThreadBare said:

You know why? Because you're a runner. thumbs up!


I think I may be.
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Reply #13 posted 05/05/09 6:01am

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CarrieMpls said:

but I am officially registered to train for the Twin Cities 10 mile race.

eek

It takes place in October and is the same day/shares part of the same route as the Twin Cities Marathon. So you're running with all the marathon fans cheering you on and you start in Minneapolis and finish in St Paul at the capitol and it's all dramatic and such. Apparently it's really tough to get into (there is a lottery) but since I'm signing up for a training program with this one particular place I am guaranteed a spot! ( woot! )

And I'm still finishing my learn-to-run class. lol The most I've run so far is about 2.5 miles and that was only once and that was running for 4 minutes, then walking for one and so on.

But I'm doing really well and I'm really enjoying it. I never in a million years thought I'd enjoy running. Who knew?



good luck thumbs up!
you are not crazy, you are growing hug
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Reply #14 posted 05/05/09 6:05am

Mach

excited woot! GO GURL !!!
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Reply #15 posted 05/05/09 6:31am

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eek I'm doing a learn to run class too! But it sounds like you're a bit ahead of me yet, I am only at running for 2 minutes then walking for one, and so on.

But if you can do it so can I!! :hi5:

Well perhaps not the 10 mile part, yet! lol
Rock n roll baby
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Reply #16 posted 05/05/09 6:47am

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susannah said:

eek I'm doing a learn to run class too! But it sounds like you're a bit ahead of me yet, I am only at running for 2 minutes then walking for one, and so on.

But if you can do it so can I!! :hi5:

Well perhaps not the 10 mile part, yet! lol


highfive

I'm on 8:1s this week! I started in mid-March. Even about 3-4 weeks into the class I was all "I'd never do a race, that's crazy". Now I realize it's not about competition (at least for me) it's just about having a training goal.

How are you liking the class so far? I'm really enjoying myself. I like the small successes each week, seeing how much longer I'm able to run.
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Reply #17 posted 05/05/09 8:56am

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Even if you make it halfway through or walk some of it. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Since you've been training, I think it's gonna be a breeze for you.
MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits"
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Reply #18 posted 05/05/09 9:22am

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woot! go carrie woot! go carrie woot!

Much success and have lots of fun





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Reply #19 posted 05/05/09 9:23am

CarrieMpls

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awww... thanks you guys!!
grouphug

It's nice to have the support. smile
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Reply #20 posted 05/05/09 9:27am

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good for you Carrie, best of luck!


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Reply #21 posted 05/05/09 9:28am

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Reply #22 posted 05/05/09 1:21pm

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CarrieMpls said:

susannah said:

eek I'm doing a learn to run class too! But it sounds like you're a bit ahead of me yet, I am only at running for 2 minutes then walking for one, and so on.

But if you can do it so can I!! :hi5:

Well perhaps not the 10 mile part, yet! lol


highfive

I'm on 8:1s this week! I started in mid-March. Even about 3-4 weeks into the class I was all "I'd never do a race, that's crazy". Now I realize it's not about competition (at least for me) it's just about having a training goal.

How are you liking the class so far? I'm really enjoying myself. I like the small successes each week, seeing how much longer I'm able to run.


Wow well done! I am in week 3 of the class, I am enjoying it but finding it so, so difficult. Starting to feel like perhaps I need to take it slower than everyone else! lol Loser's way out lol, I will keep going.

Good luck with the rest of your training, and the race!!! And congrats for stopping smoking too, sounds like you're doing really well hug
Rock n roll baby
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Reply #23 posted 05/05/09 1:23pm

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