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Neesha D
Fitness Guru
Posts: 294
Neesha D
I'm at student, working to get a Masters in Computer Science. I like to read, write, run, climb, and swim. Although I haven't climbed much recently. I'm currently training for a half marathon on Aug. 17th.
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2008 16:36
That's an awesome time Tim, even better than expected! 
I've been motivated to look into 1/2 marathons now, and have found one in July, with a training program at the local RunningRoom starting in April. If things continue to go well, I think I will aim for that.
It's so weird when you're driving along and you think about how far someplace is from your house/work/whatever and realize that you've been able to run that distance. It's kind of like a weird reality check.
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Rachael M
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1999
Rachael M
I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.
Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2008 17:37
Tim, you are amazing!!  Such an inspiration! I am even more excited about my sprint tri after hearing your story! My combined swimming, biking, and running is only ~16 miles so it seems kinda puny compared to your 26.2.
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Jeff Bristow
Fitness Guru
Posts: 280
Jeff Bristow
I am trying to get fit and thin so that I can stop being the 'man that keeps getting fatter' and to help get my triglyceride count down to normal levels.
http://blog.jeffbristow.com
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2008 17:40
Tim,
I am going to make it one of my goals to run a 1/2 marathon now. I never thought I would ever want to do anything like this, but I am inspired and want to challenge myself to meet external goals as well as my internal goals. (if that made sense...)
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Dean Grimshawe
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1155
Dean Grimshawe
I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2008 17:40
Quoting: rach_1623 My combined swimming, biking, and running is only ~16 miles so it seems kinda puny compared to your 26.2. Not at all, the half marathon is actually 13 miles so your tri is a considerable distance.
That said, it is still a great time that Tim managed for his first effort! Sweet indeed!!
He broke through an avg speed of better than 9 mins/miles
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Jeff Bristow
Fitness Guru
Posts: 280
Jeff Bristow
I am trying to get fit and thin so that I can stop being the 'man that keeps getting fatter' and to help get my triglyceride count down to normal levels.
http://blog.jeffbristow.com
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2008 17:45
I just found a half marathon that is near me. The next run is January 2009, so it gives me a lot of time to train.
Naples Half Marathon
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2089
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 19 Feb 2008 17:57
Awesome, Jeff!! Keep us updated on your training as well
Rachael - I am signing up for a Master's swim program in my area this week, so that is another step towards getting that sprint tri done!! I'm, or course, no where near 16mi combined yet though...
Tim, perhaps next year I'll be shooting for a sub 1:55 half marathon
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Tim Wilson
Fitness Guru
Posts: 650
Tim Wilson
I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out.
I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat.
I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking.
I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit.
I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year.
I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k)
I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do.
I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with.
All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward.
A more up to date thread on me:
http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2008 01:46
Quoting: akaJB I've been motivated to look into 1/2 marathons now Quoting: rach_1623 I am even more excited about my sprint tri after hearing your story! Quoting: jeffbristow I am going to make it one of my goals to run a 1/2 marathon now. Quoting: nicholman
Tim, perhaps next year I'll be shooting for a sub 1:55 half marathon WOW! I think all this is AWESOME!
You guys can all do it, that is just so cool that we can all sit here and talk about this. I would have never guessed I would have been talking about this so soon..... you all will feel the same way soon enough! I just expect to hear about it! Whooooooo Hooooooo! Let's go!!!!
And for what it is worth, I couldn't do a tri now..... they would be skimming me off the bottom of the lake! That is a goal of mine, but I don't have a schedule on it yet. Still looking for a bike 
Racheal - what Dean said - this was only 13.1 so that tri is a further distance.
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Tim Wilson
Fitness Guru
Posts: 650
Tim Wilson
I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out.
I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat.
I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking.
I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit.
I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year.
I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k)
I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do.
I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with.
All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward.
A more up to date thread on me:
http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2008 01:48
Quoting: spyke I can only hope mine will be HALF that great! And I missed this on the previous page - Spyke - I hope yours will be TWICE as great, and I am sure it will be!
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Jeff Bristow
Fitness Guru
Posts: 280
Jeff Bristow
I am trying to get fit and thin so that I can stop being the 'man that keeps getting fatter' and to help get my triglyceride count down to normal levels.
http://blog.jeffbristow.com
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2008 14:49
Tim,
What was your training routine like a few months before you did the Half Marathon?
I have been doing high incline (a grade of 15) walking (speed of 3- 3.5) on the treadmill mostly, and last night I attempted my first real jog on the treadmill to see how it would go. It was rougher than I anticipated. I was barely able to squeeze out 3 miles in 45 minutes. So I have some serious work ahead of me, but I am curious about how you trained and got your body ready for the half marathon.
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Tim Wilson
Fitness Guru
Posts: 650
Tim Wilson
I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out.
I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat.
I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking.
I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit.
I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year.
I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k)
I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do.
I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with.
All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward.
A more up to date thread on me:
http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html
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