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My first 5k! Crooked River Run in Pecatonica - 42:38 5/26/12 Pouring rain and thunderstorms!
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Loving Life and Getting Stronger Every Day!
I'm happily married to my best friend and the mother of a preschooler. I've had weight problems my entire life. I am hoping to end those problems forever by focusing on HEALTH, not necessarily numbers.
I am learning to love pushing myself by running, kickboxing, dancing, strength training and doing yoga - all at home.
I am at home most days with my 3 1/2 year old son, volunteer at the local library, help out at my hubby's family business and am treasurer of an ...
I'm happily married to my best friend and the mother of a preschooler. I've had weight problems my entire life. I am hoping to end those problems forever by focusing on HEALTH, not necessarily numbers.
I am learning to love pushing myself by running, kickboxing, dancing, strength training and doing yoga - all at home.
I am at home most days with my 3 1/2 year old son, volunteer at the local library, help out at my hubby's family business and am treasurer of an association related to hubby's business.
I have a long way to go, but I am so proud of how far I've come!
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Member Since: 8/22/2006
SparkPoints: 14,959
Fitness Minutes: 14,398
My Goals:
Start 257
248.5 - 2/11/12
245 - 3/1/12
238.5 - 3/23/12
235 - 4/6/12
Finished 8 week 5k program - ran 23 minutes straight the first time. 5k time 48:55 - 4/15/12
230 - 5/8/12, 3/10/13
225 - 5/18/12
Run in first official 5k! Done - 5/26/12
220- 8/24/12
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Misc Long Term Goals:
-Buy a bra from Victoria's Secret instead of Lane Bryant
-Jog 1 mile w/o walking : DONE 4/15/12 (did 1.5!)!!
-Jog 2 miles w/o walking: DONE 4/26/12
-Jog 5k w/o walking
-Do the Chicago Color Run 5k - maybe 2013?
Rewards Ideas:
-Bra from VS :)
-New running shoes
-new pieces of w/o clothes
-more w/o equipment for home
-pedicure
- massage
-more healthy cookbooks
-more w/o dvd's
In general, be healthier, build endurance, keep up with my son, have the energy, fitness and confidence to do fun active stuff I haven't had the guts for in years, like ice skating or
My Program:
I am doing the strength program that this site gave me, and I am walking with my son around the neighborhood as well as exploring different workout videos to keep my interest, such as dance, yoga, and pilates. I'm also a new runner! Completed 8 week 5k program - will continue to run and work on endurance and time and start another program soon!
Personal Information:
My name is Katie, I'm a mom and wife - my favorite "jobs" lol :) Also I am the treasurer of an association, I volunteer at the local library and help out at my husband's family business among other things :)
Other Information:
I love reading (which is quite helpful on the treadmill) and I love nature, though I'm still learning how to get out in it more often. I'm also into learning to meditate, working on my mind and spirit as well as body.
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