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Introduction Text I am a returning Sparker. I have been off doing many things for the past two years. One of the things that has made a huge impact on my life is running. I completed two half marathons in 2014 and have my sights set on a full marathon in May 2015. I have some obstacles to overcome (but what marathoner doesn't?). I have been unable to find support with my "in person friends" who think I am crazy and my family is somewhat supportive but I think they are questioning the sanity of my desire and drive to run 26.2 miles. I don't have any specific weight goals at this point. It would be nice to be around 150 for a "racing" weight but I am going to concentrate on training and eating healthy. I believe that this is the best focus for me. Update...I completed the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon on May 17, 2015 in a time of 5:30:04 on a quite warm and humid day. As I was looking at my SparkPage I realized the old title was "Marathoner Wannabe". I reached that goal and have given some thought to my next goals. I plan to run a half marathon in St. Paul, MN in August and one in Eau Claire, WI in October. I have also decided to work on reaching a weight of 150, toning up and reducing body fat percentage. UPDATE With great sadness I update my profile this year. 2017 was filled with sadness and tough realizations. The hardest being leaving my husband of almost 9 years. I love him dearly but he is abusive and I can no longer live under that oppression. my heart breaks every day but I must get back to taking care of myself. I gained 40 pounds over the past year and it has added to my depression. I pray that 2018 is a year of recovery. Update It is now 2021...2018 was not a year of recovery. It was a year of struggle. A year on which I survived multiple attempts to end my life. 2019 was a year of getting the psychiatric care I need. 2020 was the year of the pandemic. I also tried new meds that triggered fast weight gain. I am now at my heaviest weight ever. I'm coming back to spark people in search of support and ideas.

Reduce body fat and build muscle. Inspire myself and others to be the best they can be. Complete the 5K and half marathon in Green Bay in May 2018. This will be my 5th year running there. Complete 5 of the triathlons in the Wisconsin Triathlon series. Achieve a weight of 140. Complete 5K and half marathon in Green Bay in May of 2016.

Jeff Galloway run/walk program. Beachbody on Demand



I am the proud mom of 3 children ages 28, 26 and almost 24 and the proud grandma of 3 grandchildren with two more on the way in April.

Add a Link There will be days I don't know if I can do a marathon. There will be a lifetime of knowing that I have.
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