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December 17, 2005
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About Me
We moved to Florida when my son was almost 2 and I stopped running. It was very stressful for me to move from family and friends so within 45 days, I gained 20 lbs.
Once we got situated in our new home, I started my running again and invested in a jogging stroller. My son enjoyed being out and I also met other runners with children. I finally got my weight down again and also started lifting weights and doing aerobics.
My new friends and I motivated each other and we even set goals to start running in races. The most famous race from all over the world is the Gasparilla Distance Classic race in Tampa. We did the 15k and all did so good. We eventually did half marathons and then in my late 40's, did three full
marathons.
The last race I did was two years ago, unfortunately, I over trained. I did a long run two days prior to race day. I did learn my lesson. On race day, my ankle started hurting after about the third mile. After that, I took a two year break. A lot of stress and long hour with my previous employer in the mortgage industry.
I started running again and am proud to say that I am up to 11 miles, with the hopes of adding a half a mile each week.
I have lost about 12 pounds eating healthy and drinking plenty of water with a twist of lemon.
I feel like I found the Fountain of Youth.

To Good Health!!!

1107Sunshine
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