MykeB Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hello everyone! My name is Myke and I have been vegan for just one year now. I love the lifestyle, and I feel great knowing that I'm doing something healthy for both my mind and body, as well as for the environment.I was in the US Air Force for four years, I got out in 2006 and now I work as a Technical Writer, writing computer software and hardware manuals. I enjoy writing, although tech writing can get boring at times. But it pays the bills, right? I am also going to school right now, one more class to finish my AA, and then I plan on transferring to University Maryland, University College to major in who-knows-what. As for exercise, I love to RUN! I am currently training for my first marathon! The Baltimore Marathon, in October. I've been thinking of doing 50 miles one day, too! I look forward to seeing how far my body can go, it's exciting! The most I've raced was a 10K while I was in the Air Force, and that was wearing combat boots, cargo pants, flak-vest and helmet and carrying an M16! Currently I'm averaging anywhere from 7-15 miles 5 days a week, usually doing my longer runs on the weekends, when I have more time. I did weight training for a while, but I really don't enjoy lifting weights. However, I keep telling myself that I need to get disciplined and start at least a push-ups/abs/and squat routine throughout the week. The squats especially would be good I think for running, though. Anyways, it's great to have found like-minded people that don't think it's crazy to be an athlete and not eat animals! I look forward to interactions with fellow vegans on the site! Take it easy, Myke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoislavSauca Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hello everyone! Hello Myke, welcome 4 yers in army wow !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftandcode Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medman Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Welcome! It's great to have yet another vegan runner on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Welcome to our group! Great to have you here. I hope you enjoy the community. There are a bunch of members in this area, so plenty of people to train with, meet up with, etc. All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilary wright Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hey Myke, welcome. I'm right down the road from you in Potomac. Very nice, big community in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmomma Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hey! Since you don't like weights, swimming and cycling seem like other fun choices for fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 H Myke Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome, Myke! I am the opposite: I love lifting but hate running. I do love biking, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sorry for the late reply, internet issues, Ilove running and lifting weights. People sayI can't do both but so far I am. I dont run very fast, and I dont lift real heavy so perhaps I found a balance there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuc Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome, Myke! Good luck to your upcoming marathon! I know writing manuals can be quite boring, that's what I have been doing (well, software, not hardware but still) at work lately. It's not that bad though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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