Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: And I Run, I Run So Far Away...

Next time try mapmyrun.com - I use that to map out...

2010-02-13T18:16:20.588-06:00

Next time try mapmyrun.com - I use that to map out walking routes and know how far I've gone -- it's great! Easier than driving around to map out a route first. :)

And congrats on the 5 miles! Fabulous!

You are such a JOCK! I wanna be you someday!

2010-02-08T21:20:44.402-06:00

You are such a JOCK! I wanna be you someday!

I love reading about your runs. It gets me so mot...

2010-02-08T15:04:05.645-06:00

I love reading about your runs. It gets me so motivated. :)
I'm going to need to get you one of those "runner Chick" stickers for your car. LOL

Happy Birthday to your son! You don't look old enough to have a 23 y.o. son!

I remember the first time I went to a track and learned it would take 4 laps to equal a mile. I thought it was a mistake. Somehow running down streets are in nature distracts us and makes the time go by faster. :)

Tomorrow is week 4 on C25K program. 5 minute runs. It's kind of a big deal for me.

Looking forward to hearing how your sessions with Brad go. It's always so entertaining. I saw some Girl Scout Cookie ice cream and thought about you today. LOL

Nice work! You are so fit and strong.....you will...

2010-02-08T14:14:42.171-06:00

Nice work! You are so fit and strong.....you will rock that 5k!!

I love my Nike+, I have a hard time running withou...

2010-02-08T13:58:53.248-06:00

I love my Nike+, I have a hard time running without it these days BUT I have never calibrated mine so it is about a mile off, so if I run a 10K it says I ran 7.3 miles...It is really annoying but so far I've been too lazy to fix it!

You should have made a mistake again so you would ...

2010-02-08T13:57:39.301-06:00

You should have made a mistake again so you would have to go back running on Sunday :)

Just teasing you: great runs this weekend Shelley I'm really proud of you and I'm sure you'll do that 5K, no doubt about it.

Maybe a stupid question: but you do stretch your legs after running, don't you?

wow! I so wanna run someday.

2010-02-08T12:59:23.720-06:00

wow! I so wanna run someday.

Hey, this is some pretty good practice for the 5k....

2010-02-08T12:43:15.113-06:00

Hey, this is some pretty good practice for the 5k. Rock on!

You are awesome - great job on running so much!! I...

2010-02-08T11:50:46.243-06:00

You are awesome - great job on running so much!! I do remember you saying you "could never be a runner..."

And NOW look at you!! :)

I think you're officially a runner now. You ar...

2010-02-08T10:59:41.029-06:00

I think you're officially a runner now. You are going to kick butt in your 5K!

Happy birthday to your son! Didn't I tell you...

2010-02-08T10:31:51.437-06:00

Happy birthday to your son!

Didn't I tell you that you were ready to run farther? Now make sure you rest, because that was a huge jump in mileage there.

You instincts are probably right. If you don't...

2010-02-08T10:04:30.943-06:00

You instincts are probably right. If you don't feel like consecutive days are working for you, you can always re-evaluate.

A great way to be a better runner is to run by fee...

2010-02-08T08:09:35.772-06:00

A great way to be a better runner is to run by feel. If you feel the consecutive days are too much, then only run every other day. I know some runners who only run 1 mile on their "off" day. You'll figure it out. Sounds like you're doing great right now though!

Way to stick with it Shelley! You know, I am the ...

2010-02-08T07:51:00.049-06:00

Way to stick with it Shelley! You know, I am the same way when I do my 5k on the treadmill, I am fine, breathing well, and as soon as I see the 3.2 miles I just stop!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SAM! Glad he had a fun weekend! :D

Fantastic! And fun to "watch" you fine ...

2010-02-08T07:45:06.969-06:00

Fantastic! And fun to "watch" you fine tune your athletic skill AND drive!!!

And yeah, now I've got that song in my ...

2010-02-08T07:41:07.629-06:00

And yeah, now I've got that song in my head too :)

Go Shelley! I am very impressed :)

2010-02-08T07:40:07.493-06:00

Go Shelley! I am very impressed :)

Your becoming quite a runner little lady! Way to g...

2010-02-08T07:36:20.139-06:00

Your becoming quite a runner little lady! Way to go on your runs!

Now I am singing that song in my head! You impres...

2010-02-08T06:33:11.165-06:00

Now I am singing that song in my head! You impress me. I tried to jog some intervals on DHs new treadmill for the first time in years and my quads are sore!

BTW - My oldest is Sam, also away at college, also celebrating his bday this month. Turning 20.

You have become a athlete! With these workouts of ...

2010-02-08T05:52:01.624-06:00

You have become a athlete! With these workouts of yours.
Yes, I think its normal not to be hungry for a while after running at least that's how it is for me.
Dont forget to stretch after your runs for relaxation and injury prevention!

Look at you, hot runner chick! I get that whole &q...

2010-02-08T05:50:03.305-06:00

Look at you, hot runner chick! I get that whole "on switch" thing. It's like you have to get past a certain point at which your body concedes that you're really going to keep going and it cooperates.

Can you believe now that you hated gym class?

Happy b-day to Sam :)

Well done on that run...its far too cold to run ou...

2010-02-08T05:15:06.604-06:00

Well done on that run...its far too cold to run outdoors in Germany but am off to South Africa in 2 weeks and its summer, so guess who will be running on the road as I have no gym membership there.

I was also away from my daughter on her 23rd birthday..horrible so understand.