Post by RoryGilmore on May 14, 2012 12:41:29 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Allison From: NC Age: 31 Kiddos(human or fur): 1 boy, 1 girl, 1 dog, 1 cat Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: run Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: burpees Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): craft, read Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: got my garmin for xmas One interesting thing we didn't know about you: ?? I'm not that interesting I had a ruptured disc in my back in 1999
Post by breezy8407 on May 14, 2012 12:54:22 GMT -5
GTKY!
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Bree From: MN Age: 30 Kiddos(human or fur): 3 week old boy/ girl twins Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running, lifting weights Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: swim laps, group classes Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): cook, bake, read, happy hour, beer, wine Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: sadly not much. I found my running shoes (mizuno wave riders) at TJMaxx back in Feb. so I bought them. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I was an archery state champ in 1993
Name: LWoods From: San Diego Age:15 days away from 32 Kiddos(human or fur):None Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:Boxing/Kick-boxing Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Any kind of spinning Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR):wine drinking Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: My gym membership (it started as a groupon, and I joined because I am addicted. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: huh. I'm not all that interesting, I can't think of anything really. Feel like asking? Lol.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Amy From: Currently live in NJ Age: 35 Kiddos(human or fur): One super awesome dog Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running, spinning Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: lifting weights. blech. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): sleeping, eating Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Brooks Silver Bullet jacket. even though we didnt have much of a winter, it's awesome and keeps me so warm! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: is it so bad that i can't think of anything?? lol
Post by katandkevin on May 14, 2012 13:02:15 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Kat From: League City, TX (outside of Houston) Age: 31 Kiddos(human or fur): I have boy/girl twins who will be 4 in July and a GSD. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Swimming Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running, but I still do it. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Getting a pedicure Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: New bike shoes and I am ordering a new bathing suit today! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: Is it bad that I can't think of anything right now?
Post by DefenseAgainstTheDarkArts22 on May 14, 2012 13:07:47 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Jennifer From: Metro Detroit Age:28 Kiddos(human or fur):2 Large Dogs - a beagle/boxer/hound and a Pittie Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I've been enjoying running lately Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: The elliptical is the death of me Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): A book and a glass of wine Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: A really cute running skirt One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I passed the Professional in HR certification test when I was still in college. Only 60% of people in the field pass.
Post by heightsyankee on May 14, 2012 13:08:37 GMT -5
Name: I have kind of an unusual name, so I'll leave this one blank. I was rayskit10 on TN From: Houston Age: 39 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 boys (see pic), 2 cats, 1 dog Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: yoga Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: dunno Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): get a mani/pedi Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: new sneakers One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I haven't posted much on H&F in the past but I just started C25K a few weeks ago and am looking towards over all fitness as a general goal, with some weight loss as a side benefit.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): aswartzw From: Columbus, OH Age: 30 Kiddos(human or fur): Princess-boxer pitt mix Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running, Zumba, Taebo, yoga Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: swimming Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): going outside and enjoying the quiet
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Headsweats hat One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I decorate cakes and am doing my sister's wedding cake (I am freaking out more over hers than my own) [/quote]
fave relaxing activity: reading a magazine, i can't commit to books right now!!! best H&F thing i bought recently: a few new items of clothing (a skirt, some tanks, and a lightweight 1/2 zip for the in-between days) and new sneakers. i love new sneakers!!!
fun fact: i am obsessive about my refrigerator, it has to be tidy and organized all the time. if the containers containing my veggies/fruit, milk cartons, etc. are not lined up just right, i have to fix it immediately. weird.
Name: MiniLove From: Home of the 2012 Superbowl Age: 31 Kiddos(human or fur): 0 Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Run, walk, & yoga Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Run (& yeah, burpees suck too!) Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Drink local craft beers Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: dry-wick sports bras One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I also love to organize stuff and I am beyond excited to be moving to a place that is within 5 minutes of a Container Store.
Name: Aimee From: Northern California Age: 35 Kiddos(human or fur): Fur only (4 cats: Clyde, Salem, Jack, and Minnie and 2 dogs: Daisy and Meatloaf (Meatie)) Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Crossfit, Tennis, Kayaking, Hiking Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: yoga and running Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): crochet Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: New running shoes (Asics Kayanos) One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I don't like running (yet?!) but I'm training for a half in October (Nike in San Francisco). I just figured out that I LOVE obstacle courses. LOVE.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Lori From: Central Ohio Age: 30 (31 next month...yikes!) Kiddos(human or fur): 2 dogs...Georgie the beagle mix and Eddie the pit mix. No human kids yet, but we're probably pulling the goalie in Sept so lord only knows what'll happen after that... Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Run Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Lift. Vom. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Damnit, running IS what I do to relax! If that's not an option...drink wine. Or beer. I'm not picky. Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: My Brooks Pure Cadence shoes. LOVE them. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I can rap Ludacris' Area Codes in its entirety. Some of you may have heard this before, as I bust it out to answer any "random fact" questions
Post by princesspeach05 on May 14, 2012 13:56:14 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Shon From: I'm FROM Orange County, CA, but I have lived in CO for about 6 years. Age:31 (I just had to edit this, apparently I don't know how old I am) Kiddos(human or fur):7 year old twin boys, 3 year old DD, 7 month old puppy (Lucy the Corgi Wonder Mutt) Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Biking, running, hiking Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:Pretty open....I'll try anything a few times (but I am not a fan of mini-golf OR bowling) Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Bake, read, get my hair done! Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Garmin One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I've been on Family Feud, twice! (that is my usual odd fact, so I may have said it here before...)
Name: Shauni From: Vermont Age: 27 Kiddos(human or fur): neither Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Running Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: biking, weights Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): reading, sleeping, laying by the pool in the sun, taking baths, WINE Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I bought new run capris recently. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I just returned from the Kentucky Derby and had a fantastic time! My first derby
Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Run, Softball, bowl
Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Run. lol Definitely a love/hate relationship going on right now.
Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): mani/pedi, read, watch too much TV.
Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: new running shoes, resistance bands.
One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I lurked on TN:H&F, but decided to come out of the "closet" on this new board. I run extremely slow. lol
Name: Bridget From: New Mexico Age: 32 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 cats Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: run and weightlift Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Eh, I don't think there's anything that I really dislike. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): read in the backyard while drinking margaritas...oh, and cook/bake Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I bought a fairly nice bike a few months ago, but I haven't been able to use it due to a knee injury. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I do not like taking showers. I do it, obviously, but it always annoys me.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): mrs chicken From: CA Age:32 Kiddos(human or fur): Pom mix named Miso Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: tie between running, spinning, and boot camp class Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: swim Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): sew Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: weight lifting gloves One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I gave tours on a WWII submarine for several years
[quote author=theoriginalbean board=hf thread=2587 post=36770 time=1337022529 Kiddos(human or fur): 3 year old human named Charlie, 2 year old cat named Charlie. It's complicated.
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I kid you not, an older (slightly crazy) friend of mine has a son (now about 25) named Bo, a dog named Bow, another dog named Bo, and her horse's name is Beau. All pronounced "Bo." Ok, the horse came with the name when she bought him.
Post by jenniferjanec on May 14, 2012 14:59:02 GMT -5
Name: Jenn From: Wisconsin Age: 35 Kiddos(human or fur): 2 year old son, an angry jerk of a parrot, and six chickens. Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running. I love biking and hiking too. Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Er...weights, maybe? I always feel like I don't know what I'm doing with weights. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Camping - I love camping. Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: some of my new One Tooth gear (like Lulu but cheaper) is amazing. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm into gardening, self-reliance, etc. We live in the city but we're raising chickens for eggs, have turned our backyard into a good sized garden. I do canning, winemaking, etc.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name):Lisa From: so cal (inland empire) Age:33 Kiddos(human or fur):ds(13) dd(3) dd(20months)2 dogs 1cat and a bunch or fish and turtles in the pond. 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):lay out by the pool Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months:new running shoes One interesting thing we didn't know about you:I was on Judge Judy and won
Post by SuziSaysDa on May 14, 2012 16:15:59 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Suzi From: Dallas Age: 32 Kiddos(human or fur): 3 cats Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: running, cycling, group classes Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: swimming Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): massage, shopping Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I buy something from lulu almost weekly , my last big purchase was the Garmin 610 One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I am a really slow runner and kind of hate it, but keep signing up for races - I want to learn to swim so one day I can complete a tri - even if just a sprint.
Post by sullie7173 on May 14, 2012 16:19:58 GMT -5
Name: Beth From: Ma Age: 29 Kiddos(human or fur): none Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Kettlebells Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Zumba Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Read or watch mindless television Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: a road bike One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I still work as a lifeguard on the side for extra money
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Nat From: PA Age: 36 Kiddos(human or fur): Fur: Dog Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Cycling, running, softball Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Group fitness classes Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Read Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I got a mountain bike last August. I am still hesitant on the bike but it is a great bike and I am getting more comfortable riding with DH. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I have a fear of bridges. I don't like to drive or walk over them.
Post by spunkypenguin on May 14, 2012 17:37:46 GMT -5
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Sabrina From: I currently live in the eastern part of WV - Originally from MD (DC Suburbs), but spent a good bit of time living in RI also. I can't wait to move back up north. Age: 26 - I'll be 27 next month Kiddos(human or fur): No human kids. I have 4 cats (Phile, Zadie, Luke & Oscar) and we are currently taking care of SIL's two dogs until she comes back from CO to get them - Chihuahua and Shitzu/Corgi mix Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I really enjoy running - even if I'm not so good at it yet! Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I have horrible hand/eye coordination - so anything requiring that, I suck at and therefore, hate! Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): I love spending time at the beach - I hate being landlocked now Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: My first pair of running shoes! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I graduated high school a year early, despite failing gym class twice!
Name: Krista From: Moved to Syracuse 3 days ago from Hawaii Age: 41 Kiddos(human or fur): 4 yr old son Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: weight lifting Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): I'm a massage addict Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: Athleta's Va Va sports bras One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm halfway through my masters in exercise physiology and I'm an ACSM certified trainer
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): Susie From: Earth Age: 30 Kiddos(human or fur): Doggie Derkins, 5 y/o golden retriever Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: open water swimming & tri's Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I don't love lifting, and running has had to grow on me. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): Play with Doggie D. Drink wine. Backpack. I've also really found home improvement projects therapeutic while I can't run (currently out w/ a stress fracture). Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: I'm still seriously loving the road bike I bought last spring. I haven't bought much recently. A couple new pairs of Sugoi bike shorts? Kinda lame. One interesting thing we didn't know about you: That's be interesting? Not sure.
Name: Miss From: Albuquerque Age:38 Kiddos: 4 human 2 furbabies Favorite Exercise: Anything Cardio, but am enjoying weight lifting. Least Favorite: Running Favorite thing to do for relaxation: lay in bed and watch movies all day. Best thing I bought for myself H&F related: we built a small gym (attached to house) We had a porch and enclosed it. Interesting thing we did not know about you: I like to fight/grapple. Stand up I am not to good at.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name): trigal From: New York Age: 37 Kiddos(human or fur): just our imaginary dog (I know) Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I'm a triathlete. Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: group fitness classes, except for my weekly Pilates class Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): read Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: my kickass new bike!! One interesting thing we didn't know about you: I'm a huge Star Wars fan.
Name (nickname is fine if you don't want to share your IRL name):vic From:upstate, NY Age:27 Kiddos(human or fur):We have a beagle. I'd love to add a horse to the family, but DH won't let me! Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do: I'm a runner and a wanna be yogi! Least Favorite Sport/Exercise/Active thing to do:I cannot swim. Favorite thing to do for relaxation (not H&FR): garden Best thing you bought yourself H&F related the last few months: several pairs of brooks adrenalines on sale