New Me!

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New Me!

Postby URG » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:14 am

Hi All,

Introducing me...

:)

Been a runner for several years, but pretty much on and off again. Have done several races but have never really improved due to my on and off again training routine. Hoping to change all that this year. In 2012, I've run 3 halfs and the 30K ATB a couple of weeks ago. My focus right now is to train consistently to improve my half marathon time, which at the moment is around 2:35. I know I can do better. Like many of you on the board, running is a part of my life and I'm inspired by all the runners and their amazing journeys they post about on this forum. I'm even a bit of an entrepreneur..lol, as I decided to start a small business around running as it's given me so much. I won't embellish on the forum though, as that would be spamming I think, so I won't go there. :) But as for running, I too, hope to contribute to this great outlet! :) Oh, btw, I'm 41 and female. My next race? Deciding on whether to run Mississauga or Goodlife. Have never run either one, so if anyone has a preference, I'm open to any thoughts. Cheers. Urban Running Girl. :D

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Re: New Me!

Postby jgore » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:36 am

Welcome to Running Mania, URG, and welcome to the world of sports-related small business as well. I backed into it myself. Telling us what you do will not be taken as SPAM, as long as you don't start posting a bunch of ads. We all like to know about running-related businesses with services/products. Good luck with it.

Cheers,
Jim

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Re: New Me!

Postby URG » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:45 am

jgore wrote:Welcome to Running Mania, URG, and welcome to the world of sports-related small business as well. I backed into it myself. Telling us what you do will not be taken as SPAM, as long as you don't start posting a bunch of ads. We all like to know about running-related businesses with services/products. Good luck with it.

Cheers,
Jim


Oh thank you Jim. Good to know. No, I wouldn't post any ads. lol. I too know how annoying that can be. Perhaps, I'll share soon. I'm in the process of getting the business started. It's been scary and exciting to say the least. In a few weeks, I think it'll be good to go! I'm all about the running first and foremost. Keeping myself in check and improving-achieving my running goals. :D

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Re: New Me!

Postby CAW » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:46 am

What Jim said!

Welcome. I'm glad you found us. I look forward to getting to know you over the boards. Jump in with both feet (as you've done with your running) we're a great bunch here! Lots of support and great advice. Lots of silliness too!
~Kara~

"To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."
— Thich Nhat Hanh

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Re: New Me!

Postby URG » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:58 am

CAW wrote:What Jim said!

Welcome. I'm glad you found us. I look forward to getting to know you over the boards. Jump in with both feet (as you've done with your running) we're a great bunch here! Lots of support and great advice. Lots of silliness too!


Thanks. Yes, there seems to be a lot of running awesomeness on the boards! And for the record, I love silliness! :)
Urban Running Girl

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Re: New Me!

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:13 am

welcome!
Jesse's 2017 Plans
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon

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Re: New Me!

Postby Marg » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:36 am

Welcome URG! :-H
Chilly 1/2 - March 4
Montreal 1/2 - April 29
NCM 1/2 - May 27
Manitoba 1/2 - June 17
Army 1/2 - Sept

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Re: New Me!

Postby URG » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:23 am

Thanks ScrumHalfGirl and Marg.

Glad to be here!

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Re: New Me!

Postby BaldGuy » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:58 am

Welcome to RM, URG!
BG

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Re: New Me!

Postby ultraslacker » Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:54 am

Welcome here!

And definitely not a problem to tell us about your business. :)
"You're an ultrarunner, normal rules don't apply to you." (Doonst)


First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus

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Re: New Me!

Postby DJHL » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:11 pm

Welcome and good luck with both your running and your business.
2013

Get back to a regular exercise routine

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Dr. S
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Re: New Me!

Postby Dr. S » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:21 pm

Welcome to the group!
Sonia

7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!

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ratherawkward
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Re: New Me!

Postby ratherawkward » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:58 pm

Welcome! I'm relatively new to the boards as well, but everyone's super-friendly and helpful here.
PR's so far: 5K 27:15, 10K 55:25, 21.1K 2:10:53, 42.2K 5:21:27
Upcoming: Toronto Women's 5k in May, STWM Half in October

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Re: New Me!

Postby Hammie » Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:00 pm

Welcome to RM!
2014: the year of new awesomeness!
Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche Half March 22 - done
Calgary Marathon Wild Rose 50k June 1 - done
Stampede Road Race 5k July 6 - done
Magrath sprint tri July 12 - done!!
Jog for the Bog 10k July 27 - done
Seawheeze Half Marathon August 23 - done
Subaru Banff Sprint Triathlon September 6 - done
Blitz Duathlon September 21 - registered
Portland Marathon October 5 - registered

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Re: New Me!

Postby Avis » Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:14 pm

Happy to have you among us Maniacs!
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Re: New Me!

Postby getfit » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:16 pm

Welcome, sounds like you've had a pretty busy 2012 already :D
"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: New Me!

Postby Miss*Smiles » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:26 am

Welcome aboard!
When your legs get tired, run with your heart.

Overcome the notion that you must be regular. It robs you of your chance to be extraordinary.

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Re: New Me!

Postby fit-kitty » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:06 am

Hi! :-H


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