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Today marks one year since I ran for the first time in 20+ years. I did 2 miles a year ago today....could hardly believe it then. Things have definately changed in the last year.

I remember thinking I'd probably never do the 5k's I read about on here often....but that was just the beginning. For those just starting out, stick with it for a while and you'll be glad you did.

This morning I did one quick mile after work, quite a difference from a year ago. Rode my bike in this evening and will ride home in the morning, 21 miles each way.

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Well it's only 85 degrees in Cali., I ate my lunch drank, went & walked for 30 min. around the building at work, I will go home & do my 30 minutes of dancing to the oldies by Richard Simmons , then take my shower ,catch up and go to bed.

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10K run this morning in 1:10 I'm pretty happy with that :)

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10K run this morning in 1:10 I'm pretty happy with that :)

WTG!! You are really doing great!

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Thanks catfish! It felt great!!

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Ran another 10K yesterday same time 1:10 so proud I did 2 in one week!!

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Well I know I haven't posted on here in a few days, I am still going to the pool and walking, but I got some very sad news last week...I had been feeling some bad pains in my right hip...to the point some days I could hardly walk. Well old man Arthritis has really done me in...there is nothing but bone on bone in my hip joint. Waiting to hear about an appt with the Ortho doc...gonna try to see about putting off surgery as long as I possible can...I need to get the weight off before they go cutting on me again, and I am no where near green, so it is coming off slow...so folks if you keep folks in prayer...I could really use some!!! Thanks...but until I am told otherwise I am going to the pool...it makes me feel like I can do anything when I'm in that pool.

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Well I know I haven't posted on here in a few days, I am still going to the pool and walking, but I got some very sad news last week...I had been feeling some bad pains in my right hip...to the point some days I could hardly walk. Well old man Arthritis has really done me in...there is nothing but bone on bone in my hip joint. Waiting to hear about an appt with the Ortho doc...gonna try to see about putting off surgery as long as I possible can...I need to get the weight off before they go cutting on me again, and I am no where near green, so it is coming off slow...so folks if you keep folks in prayer...I could really use some!!! Thanks...but until I am told otherwise I am going to the pool...it makes me feel like I can do anything when I'm in that pool.

I guess it comes with age even though we look & feel young , I guess what our bodies went through before we lost weight took a toll on us , I also am seeing a Orthopaedic surgeon Friday & will be on disability for my back & I just found out about arthritis in my right hand & arm, however you swimming & riding your bike & exercising will help, good luck on what they say .

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After working a 12 hour midnight shift, I went to the "Summer Sizzler 10K" this morning at 7am.....Guess all the "fast" runners in my age group must have slept in. I got 1st place in the Male 40-49 y/o division. And it was my first medal for either a 5 or 10k. Not sure how many were in the division, but couldn't have been too many. I think there were only about 80 runners total there today. Not a PR time for me, but 2 minutes faster than my last 10K. Its time for a shower and bed! Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Woo hoo and no u earned it far and square all ur training great job

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While away my activity included zip lining hiking in rainforest swimming with turtles hitting the gym on ship once but as soon as I got home next day Sunday I did a double at the gym and am back to my regular routine boy I missed it

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While away my activity included zip lining hiking in rainforest swimming with turtles hitting the gym on ship once but as soon as I got home next day Sunday I did a double at the gym and am back to my regular routine boy I missed it

Zip lining is fun ,but I don't think I could do it again, we're waiting for pics, I did see the good looking woman sitting at the bar feeling relaxed and having fun (You).

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