Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Jen From: St. Louis Age: 28 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 cats, Puppy and Guy Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Sports that involve things being thrown at me. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Home projects, drink wine and or beer, eat cheese Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I don't know, I haven't been spending much lately One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I am learning French
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Amelia From: California Age:38 Kiddos(human or fur): Two gorgeous girls 4 and 1, an a lab puppy aka Blakey Boy Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Dancing Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:Pretty much all of it while I'm actually doing it but not so much after I'm done and feeling great! Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR):Read Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months:Asics that I was fitted for at a real running store!!! (my first pair of running shoes) One interesting thing we didn't know about you:
My great, great-grandfather taught Teddy Roosevelt how to box!
Age: 30. its funny - in triathlons, they make you race the age you will be by the end of the year...so even though i dont turn 31 until the end of november, i keep thinking i am 31!
Kiddos(human or fur): my boy/girl twins are almost 3.
Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: trail running and triathlons.
Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: baseball or football - or i guess anything involving a ball.
Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): watch horrible reality tv. its my guilty pleasure.
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: i just finished 5 weeks of racing. those were all gifts to myself.
One interesting thing we didn't know about you: i like burning man. they have an ultra marathon that i hope to do next year.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Nancy From:Ontario Canada Age:42 Kiddos(human or fur):One of each. Adding a new fur baby soon. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:Burpees Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR):Read, watch tv Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months:New shoes One interesting thing we didn't know about you:I'm sure there's lots you don't know about me!
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Deirdre From: Northern NJ Age: 40 Kiddos(human or fur): Two boys, 2 and 4 Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Swim, bike, run! Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Golf.. I'll leave that to my husband. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Have a cold beer on the patio while watching the boys play. Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Joined a swim clinic... One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I used to play the glockenspiel.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Alison From: Seattle Age: 34 Kiddos(human or fur): I have an 8 year old step son. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:swimming Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:Anything involving a ball: baseball, volleyball, golf etc. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR):drinking coffee in bed on Saturday or Sunday morning. Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months:I bought a new cycling kit and a new crankset for my bike! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: hmmm, I semi-coached a girl about 8 years ago that will be swimming at the Olympic trials this year, not sure if she'll make the team but I still think it's pretty rad!
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Kaley From: Originally CO, currently in NM Age: 27 Kiddos(human or fur): Elle, 16 months, & two furbabies: Buster & Daisy Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Tennis Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Softball Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Enjoying a big cup of coffee with an obscene amount of creamer, while reading a book in the early morning sunshine. Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: A beautiful new bike that is way too good for me (don't tell her that ). One interesting thing we didn't know about you: My husband is a D1 college coach... I suck at these kinds of questions.
Post by mayflowers22 on May 14, 2012 20:59:39 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Kelly From: VA Age: 18 Kiddos(human or fur): A dog and a cat Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Lacrosse, I hated it in HS! Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Read Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: New running shorts One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I play several instruments
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): MJ
From: Iowa
Age: 30
Kiddos(human or fur): our son turns TWO next Monday and we have an 11 year old black lab.
Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Softball, basketball, volleyball, and running.
Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Group fitness.
Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Work in the yard... pulling weeds, planting flowers, etc.
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: New compression shorts. Boring, I know!
One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I played ball in college and was a Sports & Exercise Science major out of HS. I can also chug a beer faster than your husband.
Post by aeroluv327 on May 14, 2012 21:08:36 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Rebecca From: Dallas, TX Age: 29 Kiddos(human or fur): 3 cats Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running, yoga Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Zumba Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Reading, drinking Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I have resisted buying much, but I found a cute tank top on clearance at Old Navy and it's my new favorite top for yoga. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm not very interesting! Hmmm... when I was 9 I auditioned for the part of young Jenny in Forest Gump.
Post by bikerchick16 on May 14, 2012 21:42:11 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Nels From: Eastern Washington Age: 22 Kiddos(human or fur): Two cats and a dog Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Cycling (Mostly Road for now) and Zumba/dance Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Quilting, reading Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: New cycling shorts and gloves! They match my bike One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I want to be active, but struggle to stay motivated. Plus I love cycling for the cute clothes!
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name):Lindsey From: Orginally Los Angeles, now near Seattle Age: 27 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 human kids, boy 7 and girl 19 months and one cat, Kittysaurus Rex Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running, yoga and spin. Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Sprints! They kill me every time. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): sushi and wine with friends Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Hmm, nothing recently more than a few tanks and sports bras. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm so uninteresting. I did live in Japan for a couple years though.
Post by gustafngrete on May 15, 2012 0:27:14 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Steph From: Seattle-area, but grew up on East Coast Age: Just turned 40 Kiddos(human or fur): 2DS's, one kitty Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Any contact sport Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Reading, or basking in the sun Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Probably my Saucony running shoes. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I am probably more fit now than when I was half my age.
Name: Carrie From: Eastrn Washington state Age: 27 (almost 28) Kiddos: Miles (4.5) and Isla (18 mos) My preferred activity is running Least favorite sport/activity would be anything including a ball...I'm a total clutz in that department I enjoy crafting and sewing to relax...or meeting a friend for coffee. I bought a Garmin a few weeks ago...happy Mothers day to me I'm kind of boring....hmmmm. I have credits from five different schools with diplomas from two, all for the same degree (BSN. I'm a NICU nurse, and while that doesn't make me interesting, I truely do love my job )
Post by EvenStephens on May 15, 2012 6:20:34 GMT -5
Name: EvenStephens From: West Michigan, now living in Houston, Texas Age: 31 Kiddos: none Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running/walking Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: ?? Favorite thing to do for relaxation: travel, reading fiction, cooking, DVR watching (it's ruined me for live TV) Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Hot pink running shoes One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I've been to 4 continents, 5 if you include a layover in Japan! =)
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Sam
From: Metro Detroit
Age: 25
Kiddos(human or fur): our almost 3 year old great dane, Heidi.
Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: swimming and running
Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Group fitness, I'm too self conscious
Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): read, play music
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: running tops from Costo. They're seriously amazing. Fit up top, looser around my stomach which I like, breathable, no chafing, and very affordable. Eying a Garmin watch next, just have to save up!
One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I have a mitochondrial disorder that causes my body to not be able to properly regulate my temperature, among other fun things. I come here to read so many of your inspiring stories to help motivate me to not be afraid and get out and do what I can while I still can.
Post by lemondrop34 on May 15, 2012 8:12:26 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Cary From: Mississippi Age: 34 Kiddos(human or fur): 4 kids- ages 12,11,9 & 18 months- 1 dog- Border Collie mix- Bella Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Weight lifting- but I do it Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): take a nap on sundays Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: contradiction- weights- ha! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I donated my eggs a few years ago- twice! I do not regret it. Having a child is the most satisfying experience and I wanted to help other couples experience it.
Stepping back into H&F because I've gained nearly 10 lbs by making excuses ...
HI!
Name: interro (trying to be more privacy-conscious this time around)
From: new england
Age: late 20s
Kiddos(human or fur): cat, dog, future SS (who I'll refer to as the little dude)
Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: yoga
Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I have a love/hate relationship with running. Love being in decent 5K shape and feeling like I could run away if someone was trying to murder me. Hate actually running. I've accepted that it's not my favorite thing and I don't have the drive to be a marathoner and I'm okay with that, but I want to get back into decent, solid, "I could run a 5 or 10k without wanting to die" shape.
Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): read, write, go to camp
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Moving Comfort bras and Lululemon pants/tanks
One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I didn't try bacon till I was about 25 years old and I probably shouldn't have because it's so freakin' delicious.
Post by SportsChiquita on May 15, 2012 10:54:43 GMT -5
Hi! I was more of a lurker on the last board bc I'm very shy, but would like to start participating more now.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): SportsChiquita From: Eastern Pennsylvania Age: 35 Kiddos(human or fur): Almost 4 year old DS, and almost 13 year old Black Lab Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Figure skating and ice hockey Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Lifting weights Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Drinking is always fun, and shopping Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Have not bought anything lately. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I used to work in pro hockey, and also used to be on the air at a sports radio station.
Post by finallykrisb on May 15, 2012 11:10:05 GMT -5
GTKY!
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Kristie From: Near Houston, TX Age: 33 Kiddos(human or fur): 3 girls, 13, 12 & 4. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Crossfit, running. Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: zumba Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): cooking and fishing Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: it's several years old, but my Garmin! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I have a small flock of 8 chickens now! Some of them should start laying any day now.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Becca From: Pennsylvania Age: 27 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 cats - Geisha & Gelsey Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running, Zumba and Yoga Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Lifting/strength training. I just can't commit to it. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Hike with DH Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Compression shorts to wear after longer races. They. are. awesome. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: hmmm, I'm missing a tooth on my bottom jaw. It never came in as a baby tooth or an adult tooth, and there was no room anyhow. There's no gap or anything.
Post by kmartini1021 on May 15, 2012 13:05:01 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Kelly From: Maryland Age: 25 Kiddos(human or fur): One baby min-pin who is the light of my life. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: CrossFit Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Ehhhh... wall balls! Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): read, cook, write Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: RX Jump Rope One interesting thing we didn't know about you: It would be a dream to open up a health-food store/restaurant in my little corner of the world. There aren't many options down my way!
Name: CKinLA From: SoCal Age: Late 20's Kiddos (human or fur): No on the kids, but we do want a dog when we next move! (dogs aren't allowed where we live now) Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Yoga and Ballet Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Swimming? Mostly because I can't do much more than doggy paddle I also HATE recumbent bikes. Holy. Awful. Regular bikes are no problem though. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Lay on the couch and watch Gilmore Girls Best thing you've bought yourself H&F related in the last few months:Unlimited membership to a spinning and yoga studio. I'm there daily! One interesting thing we didn't know about you:Can't think of anything…
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Katie From: Ontario, Canada Age: 27 Kiddos(human or fur): One son, Jake who is 3. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Work out with my personal trainer, walk. Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Stationary biking. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Read Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Running socks. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm not really that interesting lol.
Name: Amanda From: Maryland Age: 29 Kiddos(human or fur): none yet Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: basically anything else Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): reading Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I'm looking forward to new shoes, maybe next weekend? One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm fluent in American Sign Language.
Kiddos(human or fur): a 1.5 year old daughter and 2 spoiled dachshunds
Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: run, lift, pilates
Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: softball, eliptical, most group classes
Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): read, garden, go to the beach
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I finally invested in a good sports bra and it's been worth every penny. I've also been registering for a bunch of races to keep myself motivated. Registering for them all at once was very spendy!
One interesting thing we didn't know about you: not super-interesting, but we don't have cable. We got rid of it a few years ago when DH was studying for his GMATs and we haven't looked back. Strictly netflix and hulu for us.
Name: Holly From: Virginia Beach, but I live in Northern, VA (8 miles outside DC) Age: 26 Kiddos(human or fur): 1 fur baby, Tenley, who was in my siggy on TN Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Swimming Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): For relaxation? Sleep, or curl up on the couch with Tenley and watch TV. Lame, I know, but it is relaxing. Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: New running shoes, Lululemon crops and Target crops One interesting thing we didn't know about you: When I was little, my parents put me in beauty pageants like the ones on toddlers and tiaras. I won a lot and my parents still have my trophies and crowns.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Amanda From: Philadelphia Age: 35 on Sunday Kiddos(human or fur): 2 DDs, one golden retriever Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I love running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Spinning or dance-related activity Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Reading, massage, wine Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I'd have to say this little Nikey running skirt I got at Marshalls for $15 One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I am very non-interesting.
Name : Kami From: Seattle area Age: 36 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 boys, 5 & 6 Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running! Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Yoga, although I know I should like it Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Reading Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Fuel belt One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I had a drunken celeb kiss back in my 20s.