I ran my first last November, and am planning to run my first 50 miler this year. I have been looking for ultrarunning blogs to read, in order to get some ideas about ultrarunning and training and I came across your blog. Being a Mom, in my 40's and working on weight loss, I find your blog to be inspiring. I don't have a blog or really the desire to start one, but I wanted to let you know that I can relate to your posts. Thanks for sharing.
12 years ago in the haze of a hangover I read Oprah's Make The Connection. It changed my life. I lost the fat, I put down the booze, began eating in a healthy manner, began to walk, then run. Run On! I first began running marathons. Liked it so much I found some crazy ultra runners in MN who showed me the trail and ultramarathons. 39 marathons and 40+ ultra marathons later ( 15 100 mile ultramarathons in the past 5 years) I am sober, lean and happy. I am now inspiring others to run, as Oprah inspired me. Coaching beginning runners is a gift I like to give every day. It's not just about running..it's about all that comes with it: goal setting, empowerment, a belief in oneself, being true to oneself. 2007 brought 4 100 mile finishes, 2008 brought 4 100 mile finishes, a BQ and PR at TCM, a PR at the 100 mile trail distace at Javelina Jundred: 23:13. 2009 brought another PR at the 100 mile distance! Amazing. Lean Horse 100, a dream come true. What holds for 2010? WHO KNOWS?? NOT I!
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I ran my first last November, and am planning to run my first 50 miler this year. I have been looking for ultrarunning blogs to read, in order to get some ideas about ultrarunning and training and I came across your blog. Being a Mom, in my 40's and working on weight loss, I find your blog to be inspiring. I don't have a blog or really the desire to start one, but I wanted to let you know that I can relate to your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Joanne Boustead in Toronto, Canada
Topaz looks like one blissed out dog running in the snow!
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