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Introduction Text Hi, I'm Claire- I'm 32 years old and have been on SP for about two years to lose about 30lbs. Since joining, I've become a committed runner and am reaching goals I previously thought were unachievable. On Feb. 28th 2010 I ran my first marathon! I have learned that it's not about perfection but about commitment and being consistent. Sometimes it's 2 steps forward, one back, but progress does come! I still have some weight to lose but I am on my way. Thank you SP! 2009 Races: April 18 2009- Azalea Classic 5k University Park MD: 35:07 May 3- Takoma Park 5k Challenge, Takoma Park MD: 31:32 May 17- Capitol Hill Classic 10k Washington DC: 1:12:22 July 4th- Santa Cruz Firecracker 10k: 1:03:23 (PR) September 26- Prevent Cancer 5k, Washington DC: 28:14 (PR) November 8th- GCF: 1/2 marathon, Washington DC: 2:28:01 2010 Races: February 28th- FULL marathon, Rock N Roll New Orleans: 5:12:17 April 18th- Earth Day 5k, Silver Spring: 29:56 May 16: Capitol Hill Classic 10k, DC: 71:39 July 4th: Santa Cruz Firecracker 10k: 1:08? approx 2011 Races: May 22: Warrior Dash (goal Have fun!) October 30: Marine Corps 10k (1:04:46) Fastest mile ran to date: 8:15 Longest distance ran to date: 26.2 miles

I realized that I need to make some new goals as I have achieved all but 2 of the original 6. Remaining: The big goal is to lose 30lbs. Fit into the little black dress in my closet! New Goals: Run a sub 8 minute mile. Be under 150lbs (no longer 'overweight'). Run a sub-hour 10k. Pay off last credit card. Do an unassisted pull up. Run a 2:20:00 half marathon. Accomplished: Run 5 miles without stopping. (DONE! 4/27/09) Run a 9 minute mile. (DONE 5/29/09) Run a competitive race (DONE! 4/18/09) Pay off 1 credit card (DONE! 7/13/09) Take some sort of new fitness class, yoga, etc. (DONE! Yoga for Runners 7/22/09) Run a sub-1/2 hour 5k. (DONE! 9/27/09) Run 10 miles in one go. (DONE! 10/10/09) Run a 1/2 marathon. (DONE! 11/8/09) Run a full marahon. (DONE! 2/28/10) Get SCUBA certified. (DONE! 12/12/10)

jogging with the dogs, working out at the Y.

I live in the DC area and I am a museum scientist.

Changes I've made that are helping keep a healthy lifestyle, in no particular order. * Sitting down and actually eating a substantial breakfast. * Bringing lunch to work most days. * Doing more housework * Yoga nearly every day- even if only 5 minutes. * Training for a marathon. * Getting off the metro one stop early and walking a couple times a week. * Going to bed earlier. * Trying to get more fiber. * Really trying to drink more water. * Cut out sugar from my morning coffee. * Quit smoking! * Stopped eating meat (still eating fish). * Now eating a nearly completely vegetarian diet and am experimenting with veganism.

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