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BOBBYD31
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jenn, welcome to the team! it was awesome to have penny and roo and it will be awesome to have you join us too! next year it will be a slow year because it is easter weekend but 2014 will be huge!
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
Hi Everybody! My name is Jenn G from Calgary, Alberta - and I'm friends with Penny (RUNNINGWILD) who came last year. She had such an amazing time, with her and Roo - that I thought I might join this and catch the lowdown, and see if I can make this one of my trips next year! HOWDY!
"First they will ask you WHY you did it... then they will ask you HOW you did." - Spark quote
"Don’t let your ego get in the way of your success." - Tony Horton
Jenn G - Calgary
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BE-THE-CHANGE
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Glad to see you back!
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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BOBBYD31
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cool, welcome back! i understand the injury issue, been off since running since JASR and the better part of the past year. doing a lot of biking instead...
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
Hi everyone! I'm Fox, and although I probably introduced myself ot the team awhile back, I dropped off the face of the earth after a flareup of an injury had sidelined me from running for a few months.
But... I'm back! And I'm determined to stay active in this group so I can kick butt at JASR next March (and use it as a nice gauge for the Pittsburgh Half in May). Oh, and also, because BE-THE-CHANGE has told me what an awesome bunch of people you all are, and I can really use an active group of Sparkers to help me stay motivated ;)
Be a Light!
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LECATES
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Thanks---I look forward to meeting you all too.
Eastern Shore of Maryland USING CAPS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED FRIEND TILL SURGERY! Team leader for Empty Nesters and the Gardening Team.
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CNTRYGAL
Posts: 1,660 4/12/12 7:27 P
Absolutely! There were a lot of walkers! This was my very first JASR and it was an incredible experience! When I got back home (South Dakota), the very first thing I told my mother was, "Put the last weekend of March 2013 on your calendar! I'll need you to house-sit for me!!!"
Looking forward to meeting you in 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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BOBBYD31
SparkPoints: (41,767)
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love our walkers too!
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Absolutely you can walk! Welcome to the team.
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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LECATES
SparkPoints: (121,708)
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Saw the blog and want to get in to this for next year---I have met some of my awesome Spark friends in person---even had a Sparkler from Vancouver, Canada, come and stay with me for 3 weeks---that while she was there we went to PA and met up with 2 other Sparklers--one from PA and one from NJ---I think the best thing is meeting people you have become close to and who understand my fixation with Spark. From the pictures it looked like you all had a fab time together---now, can I walk instead of run? I live on the Eastern Shore of MD in Salibury--about half an hour from Ocean City, MD
Eastern Shore of Maryland USING CAPS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED FRIEND TILL SURGERY! Team leader for Empty Nesters and the Gardening Team.
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BE-THE-CHANGE
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Yay, Linda!
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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LINDABENEDICT
Posts: 5,358 3/19/12 9:47 P
Linda from Edgewood(Pittsburgh).
“Wellness isn’t about deprivation and it’s not about perfection. It is about pointing yourself in the direction of growth, training yourself to get comfortable with your highest potential, and then taking small steps to support that shift. It’s about showing up for yourself, day by day, and then one day finding that you’ve undergone a transformation.” — Kathy Freston
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WOODHEAT
Posts: 3,241 3/14/12 10:43 P
Around here everyone knows me as "Wood" or "Woodheat" and my wife goes by "Luvquilting" or simply "Luv". However, in the real world we go by Larry and Gloria and live in the Harrisburg, PA area. I'm sort of MIA on the RR team most of the time anymore, but am still around to harrass Bobby and Trish every once in a while. You'll find me over on the "Outdoor People" team where I'm the administrator. Looking forrward to meeting up with all of you, but won't actually be able to stick around for the race.
Spark Team -Outdoor People
Please join me there!
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BOBBYD31
SparkPoints: (41,767)
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everyone is grouped into one but feel free to put a shout out to walkers, i know there are several
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
I just signed up for the 5k! It'll be my very first race!!! So looking forward to meeting any Sparkfriends.... IN PERSON!! This is such a huge step out of my comfort zone ( I am very shy) so I am proud of myself! I will be driving down from Lindsay, Ontario (an hour north of Toronto) not sure yet who I'll drag along with me, but I'll do whatever I can to make this happen!
~ Lori ~ Ontario
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RENLA6991
Posts: 1,921 1/31/12 7:50 P
Hi Julie! Looks like we're going to have a mini-Outlaw reunion at JASR this year! Can't wait to meet you!
~ Renee from Cincinnati, OH
She decided to start living the life she’d imagined. Celebrate her freedom.
She turned her can'ts into cans, and her dreams into plans. Celebrate her goals.
~ Kobi Yamada
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BE-THE-CHANGE
SparkPoints: (58,122)
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Welcome, Julie and Jim!
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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JEM0622
Posts: 5,500 1/27/12 10:31 P
My name is Julie (Spark name: JEM0622). It looks like me and the other half, Jim (not on Spark) will be registering for this event. We reside in Frederick, MD. Jim is training for a May half and an October full. I will be ready for my first 5k of 2012. No set agenda as yet as we just firmed up the sitter. Likely to get in the night before, stay overnight, and eat a meal before heading back to the ranch.
"There are clubs you can't belong to, neighborhoods you can't live in, schools you can't get into, but the roads are always open." - Nike
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BOBBYD31
SparkPoints: (41,767)
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awesome chris, welcome! i have done a couple of tri's too and love them, will be doing more this year! this will be a great chance for you to meet lots of sparkers and local runners
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Hello Everyone- I'm Chris! I just moved to Pittsburgh in August and am attending Law School at Pitt. I wanted to get out and get back in the groove of running and Marathons (I have done a few events in the past along with several triathlons) and thought this was a good place to start. I'm excited to be a part of the team!
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BOBBYD31
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WOO HOO AMANDA!!!!!!!
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Welcome Amanda!
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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WIDELOADROAD
Posts: 106 1/7/12 10:58 P
Hello All!
My name is Amanda and I'm from the Baltimore, MD area. I will be running my first 5k with you all! I'm really wanting to make this a full blown hobby. Looking forward to meeting you all and cheering everyone on!
Amanda
"Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'"
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BOBBYD31
SparkPoints: (41,767)
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awesome meridith, welcome to the team and we look forward to meeting you
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Hi everybody! I'm signed up to run the half marathon, which I'm just planning to run at my training pace as a test run for the Pittsburgh half in May. I'm just coming from the east end of the city, so not too far. I'm really looking forward to meeting everybody--this'll be really fun!
Meredith
BOBBYD31
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welcome to the team kelly! great group of people here, read thru the post to get caught up and if you have any questions, ask
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
Hey everyone. I just signed up to do the Pittsburgh half marathon and then went searching Spark for teams and found you guys. The 8.1 looks perfect for me in March. You seem like a great big freindly family here and I'm excited to join you! I'm from out near Seven Springs now but grew up in the south hills of Pgh.
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BUFFALOKAY
Posts: 4,378 11/23/11 11:12 A
Thanks Bobby. Happy Thanksgiving.
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BOBBYD31
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welcome to the team, that will make 4 coming in from buffalo!
bobby
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
I might have introduced myself when I signed on to this team, but that was months ago. I signed up thinking I would be walking the 5K, but since then, I completed a C25K program and have jogged several 5Ks. I've never been a runner - actually hated it all my life and I'm in my mid-50s! Got the bug now though.
I'm from the Buffalo, NY area and I'm looking forward to a trip to Pittsburgh in March.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Can't wait to meet everyone in person!
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JONAHSADIE
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I am not sure if I posted earlier but I don't have time to go back through 4 pages, lol.
This will be only my 2nd 1/2 and first time to Pittsburgh! (Huge Steelers fan). I am driving from the Dayton OH area with Tom (MCCOURT).
Can't wait to see so many more Sparkers and see those from the AF marathon again!
Tracy
"TREAT THE EARTH WELL. IT WAS NOT GIVEN TO YOU BY YOUR PARENTS. IT WAS LOANED TO YOU BY YOUR CHILDREN."
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GOEGIRL
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Yay John! You decided to join us? How awesome! Too funny that I'll likely have to drive 8 hours to finally meet you - lol! I'm not sure exactly how my plans will work out for that weekend - won't know till I get next semester's class schedule worked out - but let's keep in touch about possibly car pooling. My car already knows the way ;o) Any other Toronto Sparkies going that you know of?
Kirsten Peterborough, Ontario
si matris est non gauisus nemo est gauisus (translation: if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!)
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BOBBYD31
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welcome john
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
I'm Melanie from Morehead KY and I am BEYOND excited to be meeting several sparkers on here that I got to become friends with through the BLC spark teams!! Not to mention, a few others that I got to meet at the AF half this past September!! AND, i keep hearing just how COOL Coach Nancy is ;-) So, very excited and will be happy for you guys to have me along for the ride! This April was my FIRST ever HM, i now have 2 HM and a 1/4 marathon medal on display, can't wait to add to my growing collection! Try as I may though, I'll never catch Flip Flop Laurie when it comes to the BLING department!
~Melanie (but you can call me Mel!) from Morehead, KY Proud BLC Admin.!! BLC21: COURAGEOUS COPPER COUGARS!! Fitbit: www.fitbit.com/user/23HMWR
No matter HOW I finished, I am a TRIATHLETE! And PROUD of it! DLF~DNF~DNS!!
First Half Marathon: The Flying Pig, May 1st, 2011: Finished in 2:27:58!
9/17/2011 US Air Force Half: 2:19:24!
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BE-THE-CHANGE
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Welcome, Candis!
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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Yay Candis! So happy to hear this!!
Suezette
Life IS Good!!
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BOBBYD31
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awesome! welcome to the team candis and can't wait to meet you. know exactly were hummelstown is since my son worked at hershey for 6 months
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
I'm Candis and am coming from Hummelstown, PA (just outside of Hershey). My DH doesn't spark, but he does like to run. We'll be signing up for the JASR Half.
Candis from PA
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BE-THE-CHANGE
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Rhonda!
DJ/Debbie
Co-Leader of the following teams: ~ SP Class May 5 - 11, 2013 ~ SparkPittsburgh ~ Official Stress Busting Challenge
"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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BOBBYD31
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and we can't wait to see you again rhonda
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
This will be my first race, going to do the 5k. I live in portersville pa about an hour north of pittsburgh. I do work every other weekend too and will have to finagle my schedule but I will definetly be there. It's just something i need to do and I heard a lot of really great things about this race, did not know til recently there was a team on sp but very cool.
THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE IS THE ONE ON WHICH YOU DECIDE YOUR LIFE IS YOUR OWN. nO APOLOGIES NO EXCUSES NO ONE TO LEAN ON, RELY ON, OR TO BLAME. THE GIFT IS YOURS- IT IS AN AMAZING JOURNEY AND YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OF IT. THIS IS THE DAY YOU REALLY BEGINS AUTHOR- BOB MOUHAD
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BOBBYD31
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welcome!!!!!! welcome!!!! welcome!!!!
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
Howdy folks! So excited about this team! I'm Courtney, I live near Irwin/Greensburg in Westmoreland County. Work commitments prevented me from doing JASR this past year, but I am determined to do it this year! Hooray!
~*Courtney*~
Co-Leader, SparkPittsburgh - The Official Team
"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you." -- Randy Pausch
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BOBBYD31
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pretty cool huh!!! last year we went from 11 to 50 (80 in the group) for 2012 could we possibly have a 100 runners??? 114 in the group now..........
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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It's been a while since I seriously checked in to this team and see that it has gone viral! Did you guys ever dream that sparkers would be coming from all over for your little short run? I'm begining to think I need to work toward a half...I mean why not? Where better to go for it than surrounded by so many of my friends?
Every day there is a life fight, and every day we respond to that fight. We may not win each battle, but we will win, with great effort, enriched character and gained wisdom, the great battle that constantly challenges us in our daily lives. - Unknown www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9aJtO0VCqw
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BOBBYD31
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welcome shari!!! we did have a great time so i hope you can make it! know pretty much were you live, have traveled those roads heading to dc or the carolina's
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Hi all, I'm Shari from Springs,PA (2 hours South of Pittsburgh, Somerset County right on the Maryland border). Really hoping to do either the 5K or 8 mile depending on where I am in training. Also work every other weekend so need to see if I am working or can get a trade with a co-worker. I read most of the reports from JASR 2011 and it sounded like a blast, sure hope I am able to join you all!
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janet, love to have ya come, run or walk. there are some walking the 5k and 8.1 mile. if you want to get back into running use the C25K program or one of the new programs here on spark
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
Hello Friends! I don't know if I'll be running or walking yet, but I'd like to do it. I did a little running a couple of years ago, but I haven't really gotten back into it since having some foot problems. At the moment, I am a 20-mile a day bicycle commuter, and I love it. I am from the Maryland side of the Washington D.C. metro area. Janet
Excellence is the result of caring more than others think wise, risking more than others think safe, dreaming more than others think practical, and expecting more than others think possible.
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welcome maryann, anne (miamia) and i live north of pittsburgh in ellwood city
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Hello! I am from McCandless - northern suburbs of Pittsburgh! I am looking forward to the 5K! I've only run one 5K before and I am going to work my butt off (literally!) for this one!
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Bobby, I met Mike briefly last year during HTC. I'm volunteering for our Sparkin' Hood to Coast team this year and hear Mike has a team as well, so I'll be keeping my eye out for him! C~
Hi, as my Spark username would indicate, I am from Buffalo, NY. I stumbled upon this team when I was responding to another Sparker's blog and visited that person's Sparkpage, but I don't remember who that team member was.
I am aiming to come to the event and look forward to getting to know more about some of this team's members.
I'm not a runner, but I enjoy participating in local 5K races as a walker/jogger. I usually attend with my younger sister who is a runner and she always encourages me at the finish line!
I hope everyone is having a great day!
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Hi my name is Robert and I am seriously considering coming. Got the link from Jan Frandsen. The time seems like it will agree with my work but I cant make that iron clad... my work is pretty demanding but the lure of a major Sparkmeet is too much to resist. sounds like alot of real positive energy.
I am from Michigans Upper Peninsula - Marquette area specifically.
Hi Everyone! I'm Hope and live in Chicago, IL. I am running my 1st HM Sept 11 this year. I too learned about JASR from JAN_FRANDSEN on the Half Marathon team discussion board.
-Hope- Chicago Women - Team Leader
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Heyhey! I'm Candy, in Portland, OR. Thanks to JAN_FRANDSEN for sharing the info about this team and effort on the Half Marathon team discussion board! I'm running my first Half on July 4 (one week! gulp!) with my Tribe - Galloway training program group. I run :30/:30 intervals now, hoping to switch up to 1/1 after the Half. Thanks, C~
Hi. I'm Sheri and I live near St. Augustine, FL. I'm planning on running my first 1/2 marathon in November in Savannah and maybe another in January at Disney. March in Pittsburgh might be a little cold for my Florida blood, but I'm going to see if I can make it. Sheri
sheri What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. --Ralph Waldo Emerson
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. --Albert Pike
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hi dianne you will be more than ready for a 5k by march. if you want to join an active running group go to rookie runners, most of us are in that group too. great for help and advice. this group will be good too but not till a little later in the year when we become more active.
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Hello Everyone! My name is Dianne and I live in Ohio. I am started the Couch to 5K program tonight! I am making a commitment right now at the start that I will do this run in March. Being part of this group will help me have a goal to reach. I hope to be able to do more than 5K by March but we will have to wait and see. I look forward to meeting everyone!
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Bobby, it really is a small world sometimes! Not many people know about little Tionesta and Tidioute!
Welcome Nicole!
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hi nicole, welcome to the team and to the burgh! your doing well getting up to 3 miles now you can work towards the 8.1 for JASR next year, now there is your carrot dangling in front of you! good luck! if you are looking to join a very active running team check out rookie runners june thread . www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_individ ual.asp?gid=2189
i have been on the team for over 2 years and many of the JASR runners are on the team, i think about 20???? it is a good place for help and advice or general bs.
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
I'm relatively new to Pittsburgh--I moved here in July of 2010 to teach at Pitt (Go Panthers!) and I just LOVE the city! I've been in Philly for the past 10 years before the move, and the Burgh is so much lovelier than its eastern neighbor.
I'm working on getting into jogging...right now I call it my "jiggle jog", but I'm up to 3 miles without stopping :)
I would love to participate in the JASR in 2012, particularly as it will give me a great goal to work towards! :)
Nicole
"it's not the happiness which makes us grateful, but the gratefulness which makes us happy." -anonymous
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know tionesta also, we go to a camp in tidioute that my SIL has
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Thanks! You're aren't kidding....it really is!! I even just ran a 10K leg of the God's Country Marathon in Potter County (right next to me here in Port A). I'm originally from Tionesta in Forest County, PA, so I'm used to it!
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welcome!!!! and when you say small town you are right LOL. i know where port allegany is that is truly god's country up there
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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I'm Jessica and I live about 3 1/2 hours north of Pittsburgh in a small town called Port Allegany, which is about 20 miles south of the New York border. I am so excited that there is an event where so many people from SP will be there so close to home. Hi everyone!
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welcome to the team!! c25k is a great program, repeat a week or two if you need to. take care of the knee and hope you can make it next year.
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Hi!
I'm kind of new to the whole fitness thing, I started running in October of 2010 but quickly had to drop out due to a severe knee injury. I'm slowly working my way back up to running. I'm planning on beginning my 5k training again this week using the couch to 5k plan.
Hopefully with no further injuries I'll be able to run in Pittsburgh with everyone! I have some friends out there who have been trying to get me to come out there!
I'm a recent transplant to Scranton PA!
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Welcome to the team!
Suezette
Life IS Good!!
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I was born and raised in Eastern Ohio, however my mom is from Beaver Falls. I currently live in Western Ohio. I have visited the Pittsburgh area quite a lot and thought this would be a great way to see some of the town I may not have seen yet.
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WOW this team is really growing!! Welcome to all the newcomers - next year is going to truly ROCK for SP members from all over the country and Canada.
Happiness is having something to look forward to - so I must be happy as I am really looking forward to JASR 2010. Have a great summer everyone!!
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Welcome!
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Hi Everyone! I'm Pam and I'll be traveling from Michigan to JASR. This will be my first race outside of MI and I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!
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Hey everyone! thanks for the welcome! I no longer live in PA, I'm over near Canton Ohio, but only about and hour + from Elwood and the old stomping grounds. Love knowing there are Spark People close by. You will have to have a spark group meeting sometime in the summer and get together just for the fun of it.
Yes, risk taking is inherently failure-prone. Otherwise, it would be called sure-thing-taking.
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welcome stormielee! lots of time to prep for the event, no worries you'll be ready
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Hi All! I'm Patty and I live about 25 miles east of Pittsburgh. I've just started running and love it. I did a 5K on 3/19 and had to do lots of walking but I finished! Looking forward to getting to know others! patty
I already have, I already am because of Jesus!!!
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Welcome to the team!
Suezette
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debra and lianne- welcome and we will look forward to meeting you!!
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
Hello! I'm Debra from DC, and I loved reading some of your race reports from JASR this year...I would love to join you in 2012!!
Happy running!
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Hello. I am Lianne and I live in Michigan. I really want to do this in 2012 and I really want to run a race out of state, so this is perfect! Cannot wait to meet every single Sparker that is doing this and I know that it will be a blast!
Lianne
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Oh my goodness I'm doin' back flips here!! Better quit that stuff before I sprain more than my ankle!!!!!
Keep those Canadian's flowin' South!!!!
Can hardly WAIT for JASR 2012!!!
~Deej -
“Life shouldn’t be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly shouting…”Wow! What a ride! Thank You Lord!” ~ Author unknown
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Hi, I'm Judi from Saskatchewan Canada! Really want to come run with you all next year.
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yellow- welcome
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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Saw this in the daily spark blog...I am only about an hour or so from Pittsburgh in Girard Ohio (near Youngstown). I am more into riding my bicycle than running but I love to walk and have actually found myself enjoying short jogs on occasion.
Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.
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Woo hoo Penny!
Suezette
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penny way to cool.................. this is building to insane already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
"A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts." -Pre
I do it because i can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't.
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