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I did it! I ran and finished the TC 10 mile race this morning. I even made my goal time (I wanted to finish in 2 hours 15 minutes and my official time was 2 hours 12 minutes). Yes, it's incredibly slow by running standards, but dammit, I FINISHED.
The race is part of the Twin Cities Marathon (which was also today, right behind me, actually) and the US track and field championship 10 mile race was the one I ran in too. The marathon is considered the most beautiful urban marathon in the country. And it was, indeed, a beautiful run from Minneapolis to St Paul. My journey began in March, when I took a learn-to-run class to try to shed a few pounds that I'd put on when I quit smoking. Here I am, 7 months later, 45 pounds lighter, a new job, a new home and I'm actually looking forward to continuing running. OH - and I quit drinking while I was training. I had my first cocktail in months with brunch this morning too, in a dirty punk rock bar. I feel like "myself" again, just a little bit. But I'm liking the new version of myself too. Here's me (after I changed) at the finish, in front of the capitol building in St Paul:  |
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You look great! | |
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yes, you do look great! looks like a really nice day in Mpls... everyone's a fruit & nut case | |
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Congrats! You're an inspiration! | |
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Thanks you guys!
Still another 25 pounds to my first goal weight. Then probably another 15 after that. Ugh. But I'm really, really happy with my progress so far! |
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I am so happy for you! Congrats!!! | |
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 Congratulations!!! you do really look good!!! I'm so happy for you  Rhythm floods my heart♥The melody it feeds my soul | |
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You are a huge inspiration. I'm coming up on my year anniversary of quitting smoking, and your posts back when you quit helped me out a lot. I'm also planning to start a running program for myself, so you've been a great org role model.
Congratulations, and keep up the good work! | |
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wow, good for you! congratulations. and you look awesome! 
i bet you could use a cigarette after all that running..... | |
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Congratulations! you look fabulous... | |
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Efan said: You are a huge inspiration. I'm coming up on my year anniversary of quitting smoking, and your posts back when you quit helped me out a lot. I'm also planning to start a running program for myself, so you've been a great org role model.
Congratulations, and keep up the good work! aww... thanks. Other than sore legs (  ) I feel really, really good.  |
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errant said: wow, good for you! congratulations. and you look awesome!
i bet you could use a cigarette after all that running.....
Honestly, it doesn't even occur to me now. |
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wow I am so proud of you!!!! congratulations on a job well done. What a year you are having 
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Woot Woot! ... Wahooooo Well look whom I found dipping their toe in the murky waters! :eyeroll: At least offer me a damn cup of coffee! | |
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Awesome stuff, Carrie! I'm so proud of you!!! | |
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Well done!!! 
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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moderator GO GIRL!!!
Also, you're quite a foxy woman!  *has only seen headshot pics* | |
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Great job!!!!  Proud Memaw to Seyhan Olivia Christine ,Zoey Cirilo Jaylee & Ellie Abigail Lillian  | |
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Congrats to you. Studies have shown the ass crack of the average Prince fan to be abnormally large. This explains the ease and frequency of their panties bunching up in it. |
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Right on, Carrie! The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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that is amazing!!!! 
my sister got herself a personal trainer a couple of weeks ago. She is pretty big but has already lost 2kg | |
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well done honey bun! | |
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Great going Carrie! You really look stunning too.
I'm so happy for you If you will, so will I | |
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CarrieMpls said: I ran and finished the TC 10 mile race this morning. I even made my goal time (I wanted to finish in 2 hours 15 minutes and my official time was 2 hours 12 minutes). Yes, it's incredibly slow by running standards, but dammit, I FINISHED.
The race is part of the Twin Cities Marathon (which was also today, right behind me, actually) and the US track and field championship 10 mile race was the one I ran in too. The marathon is considered the most beautiful urban marathon in the country. And it was, indeed, a beautiful run from Minneapolis to St Paul. My journey began in March, when I took a learn-to-run class to try to shed a few pounds that I'd put on when I quit smoking. Here I am, 7 months later, 45 pounds lighter, a new job, a new home and I'm actually looking forward to continuing running. OH - and I quit drinking while I was training. I had my first cocktail in months with brunch this morning too, in a dirty punk rock bar. I feel like "myself" again, just a little bit. But I'm liking the new version of myself too. Here's me (after I changed) at the finish, in front of the capitol building in St Paul: Carrie, you've gotten so skinny! Congratulations on all the positive life changes! Couldn't happen to a nicer gal! | |
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nm [Edited 10/4/09 17:34pm] If you're not doing the fucking, then you're taking one. | |
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Oh my God, Carrie, that's amazing!
I can't believe you're even still standing after ten miles. I'd be dead.
These accomplishments must feel sooooo great! | |
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You are awesome. | |
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Thanks, you guys. 
My legs HURT. Other than that, I'm doing great. |
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