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After successfully loosing 10kg, I had to deal with multiple injuries & health problems. On top of that I had to deal with real stress, the kind life just carelessly throws at you. Add perimenopause and you have the result:
I regained 9kg!

Then I decided I need to get serious again:
1. Track food - so far I have lost 1.5kg in 3 weeks
2. Find time to exercise during the week (weekends are not a problem) - I revived my lunchtime walks
3. Find a new job, which ...
After successfully loosing 10kg, I had to deal with multiple injuries & health problems. On top of that I had to deal with real stress, the kind life just carelessly throws at you. Add perimenopause and you have the result:
I regained 9kg!

Then I decided I need to get serious again:
1. Track food - so far I have lost 1.5kg in 3 weeks
2. Find time to exercise during the week (weekends are not a problem) - I revived my lunchtime walks
3. Find a new job, which will be less stressful and make me feel more appreciated. - I have missed one good chance, because I need a work permit, but that gave me a boost. Now have been called for an interview for another job. Hope it works out.
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Member Since: 9/18/2007

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My Goals:
1. Do the Halfmarathon during Mwea International Marathon 2013 and the Nairobi Marathon 2013 in October in a good time.
2. Loose weight! And try and stay injury free this year.
3. Blood Pressure is well controlled now, want to keep it that way!
4. Keep running - and keep rheumathoid arthritis under control.
Start playing Golf
5. Find a new job and finally have a career with a future! Have just finished Project Management Professional training, yet to sit the exam, now need a new job

My Program:
 Diet, try to stick around 1600-2000kcal,
exercise at least 3 times a week vigorously either long runs, or if in the gym, interval Training on the treadmill, stationary bike, weight lifting, swimming on Saturdays when the weather permits
Long run or walk every Sunday


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Stephanie, 46, living in Nairobi, Kenya, am German, but have been in East Africa for the last 20 years.


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LIVE2RUN4LIFE
5/31/2013 4:25:43 AM

No real barriers, just cones in the center of the road. Runners get one lane, cars the other. This happens to be one race with few real short cut opportunities, except for the first few miles. After that, it's the bay on one side and a very steep cliff on the other. Almost no side roads, and the few that exist take you very far from the route before you could double back.

Newport is a small town. All the money from the race goes to support local schools. The community volunteers to support it, including the police and emergency personnel. The locals show up to cheer. No one seems to mind the disruption. I don't think there is much in the way of prize money. I certainly don't think any African runners participate
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JUNEPA
5/28/2013 10:20:01 AM

Thanks for the finisher medal !!
That is interesting that you commented on trekking for water in rural Kenya and this race was a fundraiser for clean water in Africa, although in this case Ethiopia. The race info said
GIVE HOPE
Just $35 gives a person clean water for life!
The organizers encouraged schools to participate as well so it was a real community event. DH and I picked this race because it is fairly local and we like to do 3 local races a year, but it is always nice to be part of a worthy fundraising project.



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JUNEPA
5/27/2013 10:36:35 AM

Hi Stef
The Run for Water race event is to raise money for clean water projects in Ethiopia http://abbotsford.runforwater.ca/
The race went okay, I was happy with my time, there were a few glitches, and it was rainy and cold. My friend dubbed it the Run In Water.
It always feels good to finish a race !! And it was well oranized, great after-race food, raised a lot of money, this year $358,000.

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SEABREEZE63
5/17/2013 5:36:45 AM

Hi Steph....

I do record all my "intentional" cardio minutes.... running, biking, and walking. I don't record any ST (if I ever do that).

Hoping for a very relaxed and "cooperative" day for you.



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NYARAMULA
5/14/2013 10:25:29 AM

Hi Steph, thanks for the goodie and for the great tips to help with my soreness.

I am able to exercise quite well on a juice fast this time round. The first time I did a long fast, which was about two years ago, I couldn't keep up with the workouts.

I hope work is not too stressful for you. Have a fab day.
Lucy



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