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First Half Marathon

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Rylssa
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Posted On: 09/19/2013 at 08:09 PM
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This past Sunday I completed my first half marathon, running the Rock n Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon together with a friend in about 3 hours. I'm feeling a bit proud of that, and the fact that training for long runs (and Hot Yoga and Weights) has helped me lose 35lb since January. :) I'm actually scheduled for a another half in November, and that may be my last, we'll see. Anyone else a runner or doing well with an exercise/weight loss program? I know we were talking about it a bit in a thread months ago.

Picture of us at the end, me in the middle, my running partner on the left and another friend who is speedier than us on the right.

Last Edited on: 03/24/2014 at 10:41 AM
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Replied On: 09/19/2013 at 08:57 PM PDT
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congratulations on the half marathon!!  I am doing the L.A. marathon in '14.  Its always great to see people running/getting into shape.

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Replied On: 09/20/2013 at 12:13 PM PDT
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Congrats! you are an inspiration :)

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Replied On: 09/20/2013 at 04:08 PM PDT
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Woohoo!! My hubby did the Chicago Marathon a few years back. That's as close as I've been to doing one. Congrats on the weight loss, too. That's a great accomplishment!

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Replied On: 09/21/2013 at 08:34 PM PDT
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Congrats!  That is quite an accomplishment!  I did one marathon when I was a young marine so I know how hard even a half marathon is! Keep at it girl!

 

Caitlin

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Replied On: 09/23/2013 at 06:35 AM PDT
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Thanks guys. :)

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Replied On: 10/22/2013 at 06:55 AM PDT
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I signed up to support a charity during my run, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society - largest no-kill animal shelter in Philadelphia. If you have any interest in supporting a Philly animal shelter, donations are appreciated. :) Or you can click on the link just to see a picture of my cat if you like cats.

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Replied On: 10/22/2013 at 07:21 AM PDT
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That's awesome Rylssa and you're looking good!  ;)  I need to get working out more than I do - I'm not quite a couch potato, but I should at least walk more.  My MS doesn't bother my legs thankfully, so can't use that as an excuse even if the upper half is cranky.  ::chuckles::  I know that prior thread was on P90 or something like that which is way too intense for my disability, but even my couch potatoness lost 15 pounds this year.  



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Replied On: 10/22/2013 at 04:42 PM PDT
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Congrats! I that takes some major strength and dedication -- you rock!

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Replied On: 10/22/2013 at 07:18 PM PDT
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Congrats on your marathon!  

I ran a marathon once.  I came in 7th place in my division!   (ok, there were only 7 people in my division...).  But seriously, I took my shoes off after running the 26+ miles, my feet swelled up.  Couldn't put my shoes back on for a day or two.  Ouch.  But that was a long time ago.. in a galaxy far away.

Earlier this month, I started doing about 30 minutes of cardio each day and changed my eating habits.  I now eat about 5 small meals every 2-3 hours throughout the day.  I've lost 10 lbs so far!     

Yeah, I tried P90 a few years back. I couldn't find 90+ minutes each day.  But kudos to those of you who do.  I'm doing just fine with 30 min/day of cardio at my own pace.  I know I am half a sleep and probably look silly, but it seem to be getting my heart rate up.  So far so good!

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Replied On: 10/23/2013 at 07:25 AM PDT
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@Briseadh: Good for you for losing the 15lb, and keeping it off. :)

@Aemyrs: Thanks. :)

@Garyc: Congrats on doing that marathon, good for you. That's something I don't think I'll ever do...my poor bones hurt from just the half, plus I get bored enough just running the half in 3 hours. :) 30min a day and smaller meals is a great way to work on weight loss and getting healthier. Keep it up!

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Replied On: 03/22/2014 at 08:10 PM PDT
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I've kept it up!

I wanted to say THANK YOU for this post 6 months ago.  It got me motivated to get up and excercise 30 minutes 5-6 times a week.  As of this morning, I've now lost a total of 60 lbs.  

Hope everyone else is having success with a healthy lifestyle.

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Replied On: 03/24/2014 at 10:46 AM PDT
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Great job, Gary! Keep it up. :)

I've been keeping it up, too. Completed another half marathon in November, though injured, and raised over $1000 for PAWS - Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, the only no-kill animal shelter in Philly.

I'm signed up for another race in May, the Broad Street Run, and am raising money for Back on My Feet (BoMF) Philadelphia. They are a national, for-purpose 501(c)3 organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change that results in employment and independent living. 

 

Have lost 61lb so far and still going. :)

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Replied On: 03/24/2014 at 11:04 AM PDT

Way to go! That is amazing

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Replied On: 03/24/2014 at 01:51 PM PDT

Congrats!!!!!! Thats a lot of hard work!! GREAT JOB!

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