Find a local Spark friend. It helps so much to have a real, live person you can call up to go for a walk with, or a run, who can tell you where to find the best organic beets (or whatever), who understands the weather you are dealing with, and who lives close enough to see often. It really helps!
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I have many local Spark friends with whom I can run, have dinner, shop for fitness gear, or just hang out. And seeing them in races, even if they are faster than I am!, is so much fun! Afterward we can all talk about the fun and tough parts, laugh, and congratulate each other. They are priceless!
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I am trying but all but one I must travel a long way to meet Pat in Maine.
WINSCHO8/2/2010 8:21:00 AM
I got a couple of people that I work with to join. We talk about it at work. It's getting others at work interested as well
PICKIE987/28/2010 6:23:00 PM
I joined my state team, then introduced myself on the threads, then asked if anybody lived near me,, somebody pointe dme towards a team that is in my area,,
ANGELAWILLIAMS37/28/2010 10:14:00 AM
I wish I could but so far not luck
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