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ayo


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I ran the Marine Corp Marathon today and it was my first time ever running that distance (the most I've ever done is 5 miles). I was pretty happy with my time as well but mostly I'm just glad I finished. I also raised a ton of money for the Whitman Walker Clinic, which provides services to those suffering from AIDS. So it was a two for one deal. I'm glad I finished and I'm glad I was able to raise the money.


If anyone is ever thinking about doing a marathon but is discouraged because you think you may be out of shape or you've never run a day in your life. Trust me, if I can do it...so can you.




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wow Ayo - I am impressed! Congrats!!


I was just thinking the other day about running one - I hate running - but I feel like it would be a huge accomplishment (not to mention get me back into shape). What made you decide to do it? How did you train?



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Congratulations!

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Well I decided to do it initially because I gained a bunch of weight after I got married. I was just so fed. The cause was just an added benefit...


Whitman Walker Clinic will actually train you..I think in NY there is Team in Training. You follow a schedule they provide you. We actually used the Jeff Galloway training schedule


http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/marathon.html#finish


and that's how I built up my endurance. You should go for it!! I think you would really enjoy it. You can PM me if you have any questions.


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wow Ayo - I am impressed! Congrats!! I was just thinking the other day about running one - I hate running - but I feel like it would be a huge accomplishment (not to mention get me back into shape). What made you decide to do it? How did you train?





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Ayo, that's fantastic! Running a marathon is definitely on my to-do list.  But I think my emotional marathon needs to calm down a bit before I try to concentrate on a physical one. 

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how awesome! my friend actually ran that race also!

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Wow, you are amazing. Great job!

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ayo- thats amazing!  i don't think i could ever run a marathon... it just isn't in me... but kudos to you and your goal!

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jealous. I wish I could do 3 miles. LOL! Way to go!!!

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great job!

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congrats! that's such an amazing accomplishment!

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wow that is great i need to get back into running- i started last year and i got up to jogging a mile that is pretty good for my first attempt- But yes it is harder on the body but i feel great afterwards i need to get in that and stay off this computer

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congrats!!

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Good for you!!

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Way to go ayo.........now where's the TS pics? 

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Impressive achievement!  Be sure to get yourself some mementos of the day.



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ayo


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thanks again everyone :)..


Carmen...I will post again soon



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WOW--congrats--that is great!!


 



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Congratulations!  I did a half marathon & it kicked my butt!  What a great accomplishment.




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