Topic: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's Connect!
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Katie
CA
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03/26/2008 Total Posts: 3
7.8 Months Ago
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Hi Kapua -
I just want to let you know how impressed I am with the goals you achieved in 2007. I am interested in learning more about your desire to walk/run a half marathon. I ran two marathons (ages ago) and I can share some of my hard-earned lessons about training to achieve that goal if you are interested. I think the 1/2 marathon is the perfect distance - you will be challenged to finish and with the right amount of training you won't be dead on your feet at the 13.1-mile mark.
One of my goals is to "go the distance" a few more times, but walking instead of running. Maybe we could team up?
Have a fantastic day!
Katie
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Re: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's Connec
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Kapua
CA
Member Since:
03/26/2008 Total Posts: 4
7.8 Months Ago
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Would love to learn about some of your expertise. Sure let's team up! I have a lot of work ahead of me but I know if I put my mind to it I can do this! :-)
drop me an email let's get moving! ;-)
Kapua
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Re: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's Connec
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Katie
CA
Member Since:
03/26/2008 Total Posts: 3
7.8 Months Ago
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You got it! I'm not very good about getting away from my desk at lunch, but I'm willing to make the effort now that I've got some incentive and goals to achieve. Would you like to set aside time tomorrow to walk & talk around the park? My calendar is open so far...
Here are a few things to think about as you start planning for your 1/2 marathon:
How many miles can you walk in 1 hour right now? For example, I walk at a 4-mile/hour pace on the treadmill at the gym.
What is your mile/hour goal for the 1/2 marathon? When I trained for my first marathon, my goal was to walk/run an average of 5.25 miles/hour in order to finish the marathon in 5 hours before the streets were reopened to traffic. (I actually had 5 minutes to spare at the finish!)
When do you want to accomplish this goal? My first marathon was the 1996 California International Marathon which starts at Folsom Lake and ends at the Capitol. This marathon takes place the first weekend in December and I started training in approx. May of that year.
How much time can you dedicate to training each week? Can you fit a regular workout routine into your already busy life and stick to it? Believe me, this is the hardest part!
There are a lot of local walks/runs in our area that benefit various organizations - the entry fees are tax deductible! The Sacbee used to list them in their sports section - I haven't checked in a long time. These walks/runs are a great way to build your confidence and track your progress toward your goal.
I hope I didn't scare you!! =O
This will be a rewarding experience for you - I know you can do it!
Katie
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Re: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's
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Gerry
CA
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12/19/2005 Total Posts: 227
7.7 Months Ago
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New week...new energy...new flowers...new month...lets get moving!!!!!! Just a little trip around the block...
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Beverly
MO
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05/31/2005 Total Posts: 1143
7.7 Months Ago
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Hi g! And hello the rest of you ;) Alex told me about this thread and I thought I'd check out her progress here...great! I'm not a CDFA-er as I live in Missouri but I certainly do wish you all the best and you've got some great team members here!! Yay for you :) Enjoy the journey.
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Gerry
CA
Member Since:
12/19/2005 Total Posts: 227
7.7 Months Ago
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Hi Beverly
Hope all is well in your part of the country. I have some great news to share..... I met my April 1st goal of being in the 220's...I was 229.0 at this mornings weigh in...I started this venture at 245 and have been working away at it gradually.....keep the faith,
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Re: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's Connec
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Kapua
CA
Member Since:
03/26/2008 Total Posts: 4
7.6 Months Ago
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Way to go Gerry! :-) Good for you...I'd tell you where my journey is starting but heck why make me cry LOL just kidding I know it didn't come on overnight and it will take some work to get it off. Glad to see you Bev! |
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Alexandra
CA
Member Since:
02/27/2006 Total Posts: 50
7.6 Months Ago
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Hi everybody! It's so good to see how we are growing! There's almost 60 of us signed up now, woo hoo!!! Congratulations Gerry on your weight loss! That's always good to see those numbers go down! It's work but it's so worth the effort. Hi Kapua! I'm looking forward to hearing lots of success stories from you too! So glad you are on the road with us to good health! I think we are going to be starting up our walking here at work again. I'm going to a meeting with Darrin with the American Heart Association next week about National Start Walking Day so I'll post the info out here for all of us as soon as I know what we have planned. It should be fun...I may be hosting the weekly walks. Oh and hi Bev! I met Bev over on the 12-week Challange thread under Weight Loss Section. She has a great group over there reaching goals together. Feel free to go over and check her group out and you are certainly welcome to join them any time. They are all dedicated and friendly and lots of fun too! Ok, I'm about ready to head home now and do my workout. Take care everyone!
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Gerry
CA
Member Since:
12/19/2005 Total Posts: 227
7.6 Months Ago
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Yo CDFA! Where are you...represent,
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Re: Re: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's
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Christina
CA
Member Since:
04/09/2008 Total Posts: 1
7.1 Months Ago
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Gerry,
Thanks so much for sharing this site with us...and getting a great deal, too. I have been struggling to lose weight for a few years now, with no success. The tools on this site are fantastic. I set a goal on April 9 to lose 17 pounds by the 4th of July, reasonable. I am ecstatic to report that I have lost 4.1 pounds in the last 10 days!!! And it's all due to the Food Journal. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't lose weight before, but when you can see your calorie intake, and what you burn, and see the balance, man is that enlightening and motivating! I know I can do it. I also decided to reward myself when I reach my goal, not with some indulgent food that I love, but with an hour massage, good for the body and soul. This has really changed the way I look at food and eating. Good luck with your goals!
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Re: Re: Re: California Department of Food and Agriculture-Let's
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Gerry
CA
Member Since:
12/19/2005 Total Posts: 227
6.8 Months Ago
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Isn't this weather beautiful...hard not to get out and move around!!!! It's so neat to see people from around the State joining in...remember to recruit a fellow CDFA co- worker and get absolutely nothin except that great feeling when you see that person come alive!,
Enjoy,
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