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BigFE1965 · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 10:43 am Post subject: New to the site

I seem to have a lot in common with some of you guys and just registered. So, hello!!
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7/10/03 - 325
3/30/04 - 214, 5/4/04 - 211, 7/10/04 206 (119lbs in one year)
Marathon 4:41:00, 7/10/04
PRs - 5k 22:25, 5/8/04
Half M - 2:09:04, 3/7/04

Goals for '05
21:00 5k
4 hr. M

Dan · 7/10/03 - 325 3/30/04 - 214

Thanks for stopping in. I'm a bit confused by what this part of your sig file indicates...

Micah Ward · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:09 pm Post subject:

If that signifies weight then congratulations Exclamation

How did you do it?
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graeme · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 9:09 pm Post subject:

now I'm curious....

BigFE1965 · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:23 am Post subject:

Dan & Micah, that is indeeed my weight. I started slowly by walking/trying to jog in July, and by the end of summer was biking quite a bit. I finally began to jog in mid/late October and ran my first 2 miler on Thanksgiving (18:02 and I was proud!!!). Since then things have progressed at varying degrees of success, but I am having an enjoyable time,and hope to continue getting better. To answer Micah - low fat (below 60) and pretty high carbs. i also keep a journal and count everything and for the first few months usually was between 1900-2100 calories a day. As my training has increased I have climbed up to about 3000 calories a day. My weight loss plateaued in early January (I was at about 225-230), and since then has trickled down as I have a faily large frame. An outside goal for the M is 190, but I am not certain.
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7/10/03 - 325
3/30/04 - 214, 5/4/04 - 211, 7/10/04 206 (119lbs in one year)
Marathon 4:41:00, 7/10/04
PRs - 5k 22:25, 5/8/04
Half M - 2:09:04, 3/7/04

Goals for '05
21:00 5k
4 hr. M

Conway · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:43 am Post subject:

Dude THAT is awesome ... Congrats and then some ... My hats off to you ....
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graeme · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:17 am Post subject:

Wow, no kidding. What Conway said.

BigFE1965 · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 7:34 am Post subject:

Thanks guys. I still have a long way to go to get to where I think I can. Just like losing the weight, my times came down quickly once I actually got started, but I realize age (39) and years (10 plus) of basic diet abuse and inactivity are going to be a couple of major hurdles to getting better. I feel like I am in fantastic shape, but seem to just inch along. I have recently begun to add some speed work (tempo running, 3/4 sprint/intervals, and 400/800's) once a week to see if helps with my progress. All suggestions are welcome. I read tons of the colums and articles out there, but real life experiences are what I want to here about.
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7/10/03 - 325
3/30/04 - 214, 5/4/04 - 211, 7/10/04 206 (119lbs in one year)
Marathon 4:41:00, 7/10/04
PRs - 5k 22:25, 5/8/04
Half M - 2:09:04, 3/7/04

Goals for '05
21:00 5k
4 hr. M

BigFE1965 · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:31 am Post subject:

5K coming up on Sunday. Course is out and back with a gradual incline to start. I really want to get below 24, but would be pleased with a PR (24:26). My son will finally get an age group (10U) where he thinks he can compete. He is 9 and in his few races has been in the 14U division. I don't know how many people will be in my division. They actually have a 200lb. division. They call it the Clydesdale division. It will be fun to actually compete against some other heffers!!

I usually take run my long run on the weekend, but am bumping it up to today. 10 miles. I hope it doesn't take too much out of me.
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7/10/03 - 325
3/30/04 - 214, 5/4/04 - 211, 7/10/04 206 (119lbs in one year)
Marathon 4:41:00, 7/10/04
PRs - 5k 22:25, 5/8/04
Half M - 2:09:04, 3/7/04

Goals for '05
21:00 5k
4 hr. M

graeme · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 3:14 pm Post subject:

Sounds good. When you start to get diminishing return you have to add a new stress, which it sounds like you're doing with the speed work.

Good luck with the race. Thumbs Up

Micah Ward · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 3:57 am Post subject:

That weight loss is impressive. Surprised

I think you are a new role model.

Good luck in the 5K. You could be the first on the Forum with a Clydesdale trophy!
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BigFE1965 · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:03 am Post subject:

Looks like trouble is looming for Sunday. I cut yesterday short as my feet were frozen. Only about 3.5 miles in a terrible snow/slush storm. I got very wet, very fast.

The forecast for Sunday is 35ish with snow and high winds. When will spring come to Ohio? I still want a PR, but who knows.
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7/10/03 - 325
3/30/04 - 214, 5/4/04 - 211, 7/10/04 206 (119lbs in one year)
Marathon 4:41:00, 7/10/04
PRs - 5k 22:25, 5/8/04
Half M - 2:09:04, 3/7/04

Goals for '05
21:00 5k
4 hr. M

Dan · Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2004 10:13 am Post subject:

Ouch. We're looking at low to mid 70's for Saturday.

Dan
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BigFE1965 · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 3:20 am Post subject:

I ran a 24:56 yesterday in the snow and a really hard/gusting wind. I was a little dissappointed, but won the Clydesdale division and my son came in in 26:10 winning his age group (10U) so he was excited. Back at it today, with temps hopefully in the mid 30s. When will winter be gone?
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7/10/03 - 325
3/30/04 - 214, 5/4/04 - 211, 7/10/04 206 (119lbs in one year)
Marathon 4:41:00, 7/10/04
PRs - 5k 22:25, 5/8/04
Half M - 2:09:04, 3/7/04

Goals for '05
21:00 5k
4 hr. M

patti - sue · Lurker Joined: 11 Feb 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Canada

Wow ... well done ..... congrats to both you and your son. I come from a climate much the same ... I think you should be very, very proud of yourself!!!! : Thumbs Up

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