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  1. Each week I am aiming for two fives, one intense three, and one long one (8+). I do weights/crunches/lunges and hike or bike on the days I don't run. I don't have a time goal since I going to be running beside my friend and all we want to do is finish. When I ran my 8 mile this weekend I was at a 9:30 minute mile and it was a comfortable pace. Any resources you have, I am open to! I am just getting started so with this race I'm not thinking competitively, I just want to feel it out and finish. The Louisville Marathon is October 21 and I am considering running another half in Grand Rapids, MI on the 28th. Does that sound too intense? It seems like it would just be like running my normal long run...
  2. I was pleased to find that 3-5 mile runs with one long run a week will do! Thanks for the Vega tips too!!!
  3. Training for the half-marathon is going well, I feel great, my runs are strong and I am doing a hardy amount of weight work/crunches/lunges. I met a personal trainer who is really going above and beyond in helping me. She invited me to join the local triathalon group. It is nice to have the support, strange to watch them eat sausage and eggs for brunch but I'll bring something delicious to share next weekend. I also want to share some Vega samples because I am really hooked on the stuff. A couple people use whey shakes and complain that they aren't easy to digest. I just have to figure out how to order since I got all mine from a friend in Toronto. I'll look around the site but let me know if you have any hot tips! I love running so much, and I've always loved biking, I'm going to get a one piece swimsuit and figure out how to swim laps. Hmmm....who knows what I'll be training for next!
  4. Training for the half-marathon is going well, I feel great, my runs are strong and I am doing a hardy amount of weight work/crunches/lunges. I met a personal trainer who is really going above and beyond in helping me. She invited me to join the local triathalon group. It is nice to have the support, strange to watch them eat sausage and eggs for brunch but I'll bring something delicious to share next weekend. I also want to share some Vega samples because I am really hooked on the stuff. A couple people use whey shakes and complain that they aren't easy to digest. I just have to figure out how to order since I got all mine from a friend in Toronto. I'll look around the site but let me know if you have any hot tips! I love running so much, and I've always loved biking, I'm going to get a one piece swimsuit and figure out how to swim laps. Hmmm....who knows what I'll be training for next!
  5. Awesome advice on the running, thanks! I'm lucky to run on dirt roads, often seeing deer and turkey and little traffic Aqua jogging sounds great too! There is a really shallow lake nearby...how deep in the water do you go in order to jog like that?
  6. I'm running for fun and for the challenge. I just want to finish the races that I compete in. I feel really fit. I played soccer and football and hiked this weekend which was awesome considering I was traveling. I've also been eating really sensibly while on the road. I'm planning on running a half marathon on October 21 in Louisville, KY. Since I've only been going 3 or 4 miles every other day, I'm looking for suggestions on how to move myself up to running a 13.1 miles. I'm ready to incorporate some weight training into the routine. I have access to a pool to do laps, would that be a good way to train too? I've been encouraged to avoid running everyday to keep the stress on my body low.
  7. Let me know if I can send an alert to other activists for your protest. Just email me Thanks for hitting the streets!
  8. I work on the Kentucky Fried Cruelty campaign for PETA and am happy to help anyone interested! I can send materials and help you network with activists in your area. I am always refreshed when I hit the streets to protest KFC. Often when people stop to ask about the campaign it seems to be the first time they have thought about their food choices. Every day I see evidance of this campaign creating new vegetarians and activists! You can email me at [email protected] if I can be of any help!!
  9. I've been using the Keeper for about a year. I tried cotton pads (due to enviro concerns of using pads/tampons) and liked those ok. The Keeper doesn't make me feel all stopped up and crampy like tampons. I can't even tell it is in there. There is nothing else I trust enough to wear to bed completely nude. I have never leaked with the Keeper. My only problem was once I pulled it out while half asleep and made a big mess. It wasn't nearly as big of a problem as when my dogs would get into the bathroom garbage or chew up my Glad Rags Every woman should try the Diva Cup or Keeper. It may seem a bit costly initially but it pays off, especially if you usually buy organic pads/tampons.
  10. I got third in my age group at the 5K on Saturday! My time was 26:25 which I was impressed with (I had never timed myself before, I'll admit). I think there were 17 or 20 women in the 25-29 group, so it felt good to finish in the top three. I'll be on the road this week but I brought my running shoes. I also packed some trail mix, fruit, and Vega so I can eat well while I'm driving from VA to MI and back. If anyone has tips on training to run a faster 5K, I am all ears. I was encouraged to run every other day or only three days a week in order to keep from stressing my body. Does that sound about right? I hike/bike on the days I don't run and soon I'll hit the gym for some weight training too. Thanks to everyone for their continued encouragement as I work to improve my fitness. I feel great and am really enjoying challenging myself!
  11. I froze my gym membership due to serious traveling-last weekend I went camping/hiking/canoeing which was awesome and after next weekend I'm out of town for work. I've still been running at least 5 times a week and I aim to start weight training after September 6. On Saturday I'm going to run my first 5K, I feel confidant about finishing strong. I'm actually more worried that I'll pace myself too slow trying to hard not to get exhausted. I'm noticing more about my diet, I either eat too little or too much or too much sodium. Restaurant food. Ugh. Checking in here really encourages me to fight the urges Feeling well otherwise, that camping trip really refreshed me! Can't wait to run the 5K!
  12. A MTV Yoga video...hehehe. It is pretty basic and makes me feel awesome. I have never taken a class though, so I am going to see what that is like at the gym I just joined. Thanks for the link about the trainer and the warm welcome!!!
  13. I've been vegan for 3 years. After coaching a soccer team this spring I decided I wanted to become more active. I started bike commuting-2 miles each way-and yoga for an hour in the morning. For the past couple weeks that has been replaced with a 2-3 mile jog pretty much everyday. I really love it but some days it is hard and I wonder if I am jogging too much (or eating the wrong food). For my fitness routine, I want to do more to tone up. I joined a gym but before I hit the weights, I'm thinking I might want a personal trainer. My friend gave me a huge thing of Vega meal replacement so I've been doing that in the morning with fruit. I eat mostly fruit, tofu, seeds, nuts and nut butter, and guacamole until I crave restaurant food and gorge in the evening. So as far as food goes, I'm trying to get into better habits (as well as cutting out alcohol and my random smoking that I am only admitting to that publicly so I will stop ). When I read through some discussions here it made me feel like I could join an awesome community and keep motivated to get and stay fit. Best wishes to everyone here!!!
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