The long road...

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The long road...

Postby jacob42.2 » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:24 pm

It's been months of, I'll start tomorrow, and next week. But it never came, but the weight certainly did. So, two weeks ago, I said enough is enough, and started a diet, and running again. Again. The weight is flying off, but I suspect it will slow down in a few weeks, but the running is getting stronger. In the past, I constantly compared my running to my best, and would easily be discouraged. I realize now, and finally only now, that I needed to start from zero again. I've scrapped all my PR's and pride, and started to just run for fitness. With an ultimate goal of a half marathon in May. So with that said. Hey everyone! I'm Jacob, and it's nice to meet you....again.
PB's: 5k: 16:40 10K: 34:59 21.1: 1:17:16 Marathon: 02:50:47
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Re: The long road...

Postby ultraslacker » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:25 pm

yay! Jacob's back!

You know it's never the same here without you. :)
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Re: The long road...

Postby Kelodie » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:36 pm

Welcome back!

Many of us can certainly relate to your story (except for the part where the weight is flying off in my case! :lol: :lol: )
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Re: The long road...

Postby jes » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:41 pm

Does this mean I'm finally faster than Jacob? No, probably not :D

Welcome back dude!!
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Re: The long road...

Postby Ironboy » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:48 pm

We should get the old gang together at the Heart and Crown.
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Re: The long road...

Postby Marg » Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:10 pm

Wow.... how cool.
Glad you're back on the wagon dude. Welcome home.
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Re: The long road...

Postby Irongirl » Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:12 pm

Hey stranger! :)

(funny, I just wrote that twice this week to you!)
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Re: The long road...

Postby VeloCarrie » Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:48 pm

I've heard soooo much about the fabulous famous Jacob! I hope I get to meet you soon! :D
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Re: The long road...

Postby bruyere » Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:24 pm

Watch out for him, Carrie... he's trouble! ;)

I like your post Jacob. Welcome back! (This have anything to do with the birthday?)
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Re: The long road...

Postby Jo-Jo » Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:23 am

:shock: It's that damn kid with the orange shoes :shock: :shock:

Welcome back....stay off my lawn :evil: :wink:

Good to have you back ...and really good to hear you're hitting the roads again... :D
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Re: The long road...

Postby trixiee » Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:27 am

Hi Jacob,
Welcome Home, Buddy! :)
(There's a M&G on Dec. 14, btw :wink: )
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Re: The long road...

Postby CAW » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:43 am

wOOt wOOt!

Jacob's in da house!!!

I'm looking forward to reading about your road back, dude. I'm sure you'll be posting new "Come-back" PRs soon!
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Re: The long road...

Postby klc » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:58 am

Welcome back Jacob! I have to admit, I never thought I would see you post in the Scenic Route! :wink:

I owe you a beer someday. If it weren't for your race report, I would probably never have joined RM, met Ray or be getting married next year! :D

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Re: The long road...

Postby Nicholas » Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:54 pm

Welcome back, Jacob!!! I think you should have to run with a pylon on your head for the first while, just to get your head back into it. Look at it this way...you have the capability to come back and be even faster over time. However, some of us are doomed to just keep getting slower.
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Re: The long road...

Postby getfit » Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:18 pm

Hey Jacob, welcome back :D Good luck on the comeback, I think most of us have been there at some point - see my quote below.
"I'm not sufficiently organized or ambitious to do all the things you're supposed to do if you're serious. The more time you spend fiddlediddling with this and that, the less time there is to run." ED WHITLOCK
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Re: The long road...

Postby jacob42.2 » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:27 am

Thanks everyone :oops:
PB's: 5k: 16:40 10K: 34:59 21.1: 1:17:16 Marathon: 02:50:47

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Re: The long road...

Postby clocker » Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:45 am

It's great to see you back in gear.
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