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5/14/13 12:10 A

Biggest Loser Walk Run 5k Race in Springfield OR 4-14-2013 Time: 54:33 Pace: 17:36 JOG/WALK :) Personal Best Time

Doing the Heart Walk this weekend hoping to improve my time although it's crossing over bridges ewe graded

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5/13/13 10:12 P

Saturday was race day--my first 5K at 56 yrs old! I felt very proud of this accomplishment and I jogged most of the way. Slow but sure! My time was 41:33. I will work at improving my time next time but just feel very good to have accomplished this goal.

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5/12/13 8:45 A

Friday was race day and I am proud of the fact that I jogged about 90 percent of the 5K....I would like to try another in the near future. It's amazing what you can do if you set your mind to it! Happy Mother's Day everyone!



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5/6/13 11:47 A

Friday was my most recent 5K. I believe I jogged more than walked it... and I am slowly but surely working my way up to being able to jog a whole mile.

My time was 42:39.4.

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4/29/13 8:29 A

Completed my virtual 5K in 40 min. 17 sec. doing a combination of jogging/walking. I will be participating in a 5K on 05/25/13 and will post those results also. (I have participated in 5Ks in the past, but walked only.) Not sure exactly how to proceed with my training but will just continue trying to increase my jogging time until I am able to jog the entire 3.1 miles. This was my 2nd attempt at this challenge and happy to say this time I was able to stay focused and finish!

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4/29/13 8:23 A

Completed my virtual 5K in 40 min. 17 sec. doing a combination of jogging/walking. I will be participating in a 5K on 05/25/13 and will post those results also. (I have participated in 5Ks in the past, but walked only.) Not sure exactly how to proceed with my training but will just continue trying to increase my jogging time until I am able to jog the entire 3.1 miles. This was my 2nd attempt at this challenge and happy to say this time I was able to stay focused and finish!

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4/22/13 12:09 P

I ran my 5K this morning and I did it in 48 minutes 14 seconds. Not a great time but good for someone who does not run. haha! I am planning on doing it again and seeing if I can cut a few minutes off my time. Love this challenge!

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4/21/13 11:33 A

I did my first 5K yesterday, it was a trail race, with an elevation change of 1000ft, and we even had to do some climbing on rocks, actually a lot of rocks. The Menan Butte Trail Challenge is rated the hardest trail race in Idaho. I finished 18th out of 22 in the 5K entries with a time of 1:00:28.91. Didn't think that was too bad considering the issue I am having with my hip and the steepness of the trail in areas and the rocks. My husband and I are going to do it again next year, and I am currently looking for another 5K race for the month of May.

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4/14/13 9:21 P

I ran my first 5k yesterday with a time of 36:24 and placed 16th in my age group. It was AMAZING and I cant wait to do another one. My goal was not to stop and walk, which I was able to do by keeping a good steady pace of jogging. I had my doubts that I would never be able to jog for a whole 3 miles, well NOT anymore! Who knows maybe some day I will run a 1/2 marathon.

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4/4/13 8:27 A

I finished my first 5k race in 36:54. Now I am training for a 10k race and I also signed up for a half marathon in October!

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3/17/13 12:08 P

NEVER underestimate your achievements, you did awesome!

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3/17/13 12:05 P

I ran my very first official 5k yesterday and finished in 41:33.3. I came in 35th in my age group and 676 overall!
I've only ever run a 5k on my treadmill and it would take me 50 minutes, so I was very proud of myself. I thought it would be harder to run outside on pavement but it was actually easier, and I know the encouragement of fellow runners really helped.
Next stop.....a 10k!

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3/16/13 7:18 A

I just did my walk/jog 5K in 41 minutes. I walked 2mins and jogged 3mins - with probably a few seconds extra walking between each set to re-set my timer! I felt very weary going uphill and free as a bird downhill!

I have signed up for a charity 5k in May - so am looking forward to moving on to being able to jog the whole 5K, and then to jog/run intervals.

I am so glad I started this programme - I am loving 'running'!

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2/3/13 1:18 P

just finished my 5k at 40:18...a little slower than the one i ran in july/august but good enough for me

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2/2/13 3:23 P

I did my 3.1 miles today in 40 min 20 sec!

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1/12/13 12:07 P

I ran my virtual 5K today in 49:19. That may not seem like a good time for some, but for me I was well pleased. I am 67 years old and had not run in several years. This was my second time to go through the program, because I really needed to build up my stamina. This is something I would never have done on my own. Thank you SP.

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12/24/12 4:54 P

You know that quote about in order to get results you never have you have to do something you've never done?

I did something today I have never done. I ran my first 5k. I am officially addicted. So awesome to see what this ole bod can do! Thanks SPARKPEOPLE!!!!!!!!

I realy didn't think I could do it and when the 3.1 mark was approaching I was supposed to gear down to a walk but I ran all the way to the finish just to show myself I wasn't toasted yet!

I give Glory to God because without His strength I would have failed! Praise Him!

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12/5/12 11:06 A

We were age group placers! My spouse and I were both were 3rd place in the 50-54 age group. This was only the 2nd time he had run 3 miles. We both did it in just over 31 minutes, except that were got our timing chips confused and he has my official time and I have his. Oh well, what's 10 seconds between spouses!

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12/2/12 5:26 P

Did my first 5k yesterday. My goal was to be under 45 minutes, and I surprised myself by getting 37:55!! Aw yeah!

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11/26/12 1:44 P

I completed a 10K--my local Turkey Trot--Thanksgiving morning. I was striving to do it in under 2 hours and I beat my goal by 15 minutes finishing in 1:45:45.

It felt GREAT!

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11/26/12 9:12 A

That what's matter Chriswestrom. You can also do it a virtual 5K.

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11/25/12 7:14 A

I've never entered an official 5K yet, and I don't know when I'm going to get around to it. However, I'm currently walking 4 miles, 6-7 times a week. I seem to be stuck on a 21-minute mile (19 if it's cold and windy), and I've decided that I'm ok with that. I've decided that I'd rather walk longer, rather than faster. And running? Not unless something big and ugly is running after me.

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11/23/12 7:16 P

I finished my first 5k (virtual 5k that is) on Thanksgiving moring. My official time was 49:52, which I thought was pretty good until I read other finish times. Now I need to step it up a bit....quite a bit. I'm starting another training program tomorrow and in 5 weeks I'll be posting a new and improved finish time. Woo hoo, wish me luck!!!!!

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11/18/12 5:37 P

First official 5K in 34:16 in the Marathon to Marathon race weekend in Marathon, TX. They had 5K, 10K, 1/2, and Marathon runners. My 23 year old daughter ran with me stride for stride and slowed so that I would finish before she did.

Ended up 1st in my gender/age division; 17th out of 70+ participants. Thank you SP for inspiring me to get ready for my first 5K at age 57.....who would have thought it could happen????

I should mention that I did my first virtual 5K LAST YEAR in 43 minutes+ and decided to get serious about training during the summer as I was staring a real 5K in the face. I downloaded RunKeeper, a free ap for my i-phone that really helped. It keeps track of a lot of info for me.

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11/18/12 11:27 A

Finished my 1st 5k in 36.58!

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11/12/12 9:42 A

5K last Saturday 45:46

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11/2/12 1:32 P

Great!

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11/1/12 11:18 A

My virtual race time was 49:02. I did it!

OBURRELL, you can pat yourself on the back; you weren't the slowest.

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10/31/12 9:25 P

48 minutes, but barely. I don't know if there is somewhere else I am supposed to post that. I know I signed up for the Halloween trot.

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10/31/12 3:04 P

I went the full distance as best as I could (really gave it my all) two weeks ago today. My time was 40:17. I got really bad shin splints and the last mile almost had me in tears. Then I went on vacation to Orlando to visit family friends and we walked about 4-6 miles/day. I haven't run in two weeks because my legs still haven't fully recovered. They still ache today as I walk around at work a bit, but they are no longer actually painful. I don't know if I can could that as my time, but if I could, I would. It's a personal best and I'm proud of it. I've never done anything like this before and I plan to make walking/jogging as a permanent part of my fitness as soon as my shins no longer ache.

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10/31/12 11:38 A

I did some research on what to do to get my time down and I am going to do fartleks (google the term if you haven't hear of it-it's pretty cool). I realize I need to push myself and really see what I can do so this should help. I am going to do fartleks on the treadmill first (to get used to it) and then outside. I have signed up for another race in January so I have something else to train for!

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10/30/12 9:14 P

Imolosingit9 that was impressive for your first couple of races...

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10/30/12 9:11 P

5k Saturday best time yet 38:33.

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10/30/12 1:46 P

Congratulations!

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10/29/12 3:52 P

Hey OBURRELL, you are faster than anyone who never got off the couch! I'm proud of you and you should be very proud you finished. Any thoughts of continuing to get your time down for a summer race?

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10/29/12 3:44 P

Completed first 5K at 36.51. Better than my training times! Ran 3/4 of it! My husband, daughter and I did the 5K in full Halloween costume, 24 degrees and it was snowing so the path/trail was snow covered. So proud of myself and my family! I DID IT!

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10/29/12 9:49 A

Wow-reading everybody else's report makes me feel so slow. I did my first 5k yesterday and my goal was to finish in 45 minutes or less. I passed the finish line at 48:58. I really want to do better and I wish I had pushed myself more and/or trained more outside in advance. Oh well-at least I got this one out the way.

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10/29/12 5:52 A

Run/walk time 39:31

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10/28/12 3:35 P

Did not go the 5K today as I planned but I ran in the streets on my neighborhood.

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10/28/12 1:37 P

Philadelphia Flyers 5k run/walk 31:31

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10/28/12 1:28 P

32:53 in the Maroon Miles 5k at my Alma mater on my birthday yesterday :) this time was five minutes better than my stretch goal based on my training weeks. So so happy and impressed with this.

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10/28/12 8:28 A

Official virtual 5K race time was 39:24. I'm pretty happy with that but will continue to try and improve on the time. It was such a boost to finish this!

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10/27/12 8:40 A

Official 5k virtual race time.. 41.58

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Official 5k virtual race time.. 41.58

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10/26/12 10:05 P

I did my 5K on Tuesday night. It was really fun! But, I made a wrong turn and actually ran further than 5K. So, the next night I ran on a treadmill 5K. I really am proud of myself. I really feel like a runner!
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10/24/12 10:15 P

Did a 5K today - 42:12. Looking forward to doing another virtual next week.

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10/22/12 9:37 P

Good luck Cindi

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10/21/12 11:33 P

Not sure I'll be able to post until next weekend, but I'll be doing my 5K on Tuesday night. I'll be gone until the weekend.
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10/21/12 9:24 P

Looking forward to your post next week! I'll be doing my virtual 5K next week.

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10/21/12 9:09 P

Congratulations Iamlosingit. I just signed for another 5k next Sunday.

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10/21/12 4:50 P

IMLOSINGIT9 that's AWESOME!

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10/21/12 4:04 P

I completed two 5K races within the last month thanks to my sister! We ran both of them together. We completed our first race on September 22 in 45 minutes and our second race on October 14 in 40 minutes. That's pretty impressive to me considering it was the first time either one of us have done road races - she's 47 and I'm 50...better late than never! We are planning our next 5K for November-December.

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10/20/12 9:26 P

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm going to move on to the beginning running program... planning on doing the same race with my girls next year and want to shave 10 minutes off my time

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10/20/12 8:11 P

Doinitright

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10/20/12 7:59 P

Wow!

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10/20/12 6:41 P

42:13 Nearly 5 minutes ahead of my goal!

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10/18/12 6:04 P

Congratulation VKhesley and Carolina!

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10/18/12 5:25 P

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10/18/12 11:43 A

My time was 48:52. It is my first 5K and I am amazed I got this far.

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10/17/12 12:20 P

Well, I did test 5 k today at 49 mins not great but considering my training has been limited thanks to broken toe guess its ok. Hope to increase just a bit before race..

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10/16/12 9:35 P

Thanks!

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10/14/12 10:37 P

GREAT!!!!!!!

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10/14/12 10:59 A

Great Kristin. I completed my 5K race yesterday. I did it on 38.2 and that surprised because up until yesterday and since I started the training about 2 months, I was not able to run a whole mile without a few walking intervals. Yesterday, I only took three walking intervals at about a minute each. I feel great and motivated to keep running.

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10/14/12 9:48 A

, KRISTIN9924

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10/13/12 9:56 P

I walked/jogged my 5K today in 47:30. This was the first time that I actually did a full 5K. I bet if I keep at it, I will be able to improve my time!

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10/13/12 6:10 P

Way to go!
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10/13/12 6:02 P

Had my race day today did it in 40mins ...Felt so good crossing the finish line...

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10/11/12 7:50 P

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10/10/12 3:24 P

3.1 in 40.32 on treadmill. Real race in 10 days

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10/9/12 8:45 A

Thanks for the encouragement.
Yup, I need to send the organizers an email.....

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10/8/12 8:04 P

Glad you did it though.
Awesome for you.
Better let organizers what they can do better.

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10/8/12 3:07 P

Proud of you for seeing it through, GARAIN. That's simply

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10/8/12 8:53 A

Completed the Firefly in Atlanta on Saturday night. Was advertised as a good course for beginners - mostly flat. I don't know what their idea of flat is - but this course was NOT!
My mom struggled, but was able to finish with a little ride help up one of the hills.
Definately not my PB, as I did backtrack a bunch to stay with my mom.
So unorganized, we were at the tail end of the racers, and there was NO Water until half way thru, no miles posted, no water or bannanas or granola bars saved for those at the end.
Very dissapointing!
But all in all, I had fun with my mom and my neice and we all finished (although if you check the results, I didn't).

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10/7/12 8:55 P

Chili Cookoff 5K yesterday. My first 5K in 41:35 min. 12 minutes fatser than any training I've done! I will be doing the Turkey Trot at the end of the month.

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10/6/12 12:31 P

I had two races scheduled. First one was today. The Pink Walk for Breast Cancer. I walked/jogged it. It was cold and miserable, but I did it! I did 3.19 miles in 47 minutes. I was at 45 minutes at 3.1. My second and final one at this time is October 23. I'll keep training until then and report when I do that one.
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10/6/12 7:21 A

Race Day is Oct. 20 but completed it on the treadmill at 42.36. I am pumped!

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9/30/12 5:20 A

I completed my first 5k yesterday. The weather was beautiful and the race trail was fairly flat. I'm happy with finish time of 32.49. I'm so excited about these that I enteted another one in two weeks.

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9/28/12 10:57 A

43:23----very proud of me----I was sure I'd be over 45!

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9/16/12 4:21 P

I walked the 3.1, some of it was up hill, time was 47.28

Gotta get new shoes and next time I will attempt to run some of it. I can tell my shoes are toast as when I run some my hips and ankles give me fits for several days, but walking is working so I am all good :)

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9/9/12 12:37 P

Great. It is fun to run in the rain but no when is pouring and chilli.

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9/9/12 11:49 A

One minute before the start of my 5K yesterday was to begin, the sky opened and the rain began! For the 1st mile, the driving rain and wind pelted us. It let up a little for the remainder of the race. No great time, but I managed a 45:15 as I walked the entire race. Hoping for better race weather at my next opportunity.

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9/8/12 3:42 P

37:00 This was my first virtual 5k walk run.What should the next goal be? Should I work on speed? Decreasing the amount of walking? Thoughts?

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9/2/12 12:18 P

Congratulations!

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9/2/12 5:36 A

i did my fastest 5k this month. 40 minutes! that's 4 minutes faster than my usual. my thanks goes to coffee.

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8/26/12 11:57 A

I did my 5k today but I was not planning on it. I tried to register in a local 5K race but I couldn't. The pay was rejected. Maybe it was too late, I got up today and after running yesterday, I was not sure if I should run today. I made up my mind to run so I could try my new snickers. It turned that they seem small for 10.5 and because the company don't allow take them if they are used (stupid) I wore my old pair. I did great. There was less humidity and I felt much better than yesterday. I ran did intervals of 2 minutes walking and 4 minutes running until I completed 45 minutes. I did 5 minutes running in one of the intervals. I feel great. Now I want to see if I can find local 5 k races for the next few weeks.

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8/26/12 11:25 A

I did my 5K on Tuesday in 44:10. That's two minutes better than my best time!

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Posts: 95
8/25/12 9:47 P

I completed my first 5K of the year back on Aug. 4th. I jogged and walked it in 39:07. i was planning on finishing somewhere between 40 - 45 minutes, so I was stoked to make it under. Last year I walked this same 5k with a friend and we finished in 49 minutes, so it was nice to see this big improvement.

Congrats to all who set their sights on this challenge, be it virtual or an outdoor 5K challenge. You are doing great things, Keep it up!

Pounds lost: 8.4

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SparkPoints: (111,768)
Fitness Minutes: (35,463)
Posts: 6,729
8/25/12 1:54 P

I'm looking back at the month of August and had to stop in and shout! I'm lovin' it! Congratulations to everyone who crossed the finish line! You never forget your first!

You stepped outta your comfort zone, and did your race. I sincerely hope everyone embraced the experience and are already planning on their next race! I love this team as it got me on the road! There are a lot more fun runs out there for great causes. You make a difference and you just get stronger in the process! I always get Sparked when I come in and read about all your successes. Thank you very much! Stay strong, stay focused, and be well!

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Posts: 3,970
8/22/12 1:39 P

Great job, everyone! So thrilling to read about your successes!

Posts: 23,361
8/13/12 9:07 P

Completed 5K in 46min 45 seconds

current weight: 274.0

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SparkPoints: (7,091)
Fitness Minutes: (13,000)
Posts: 47
8/8/12 3:32 P

Completed my virtual 5k this morning with a 12 minute mile! Woohoo! I also reached 100lbs lost this morning. A great day all around.