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Post by fluffycookie on May 2, 2014 11:39:18 GMT -5

I've been lurking here for awhile and started posting this week so I figured it was time to introduce myself. I used to be very active in the knot and nest boards back in the day and jumped ship when they changed the nest format. I'm 37, live about 30 minutes outside of Boston and am married with an almost 6 year old son. Since November 2012 I've lost almost 30 lbs thru diet and exercise (eliptical and walking on the treadmill with some occassional weights). I started running again around Christmas to help with my weight loss and found that in addition to helping with my weight it was also a great stress release. My son has multiple medical issues and life can be an up and down roller coaster with lots of doctor's appointments which is hard because I also work full time. Before running even when I was working out I would find that if he had a bad appointment or test results I would be stuffing my face with junk food. I still occassionally do that, but since starting to run we haven't hit the McDonald's drive thru on the way home from his every 3 week infusions since January which is huge! I ran my first 5K in March and it was a challenge because it was a lot more hilly than I realized and I was still healing from a hip issue so the hills and my hip did not get along. I finished in 42:40 and promptly signed up for another 5K in late May with the goal to beat the 42:40 time.

I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions so please bear with me

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katyintx Full Member Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,325	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 11:57:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by katyintx on May 2, 2014 11:57:12 GMT -5 Welcome! Good luck with your 5k at the end of this month. I'm sure you'll crush your previous time!
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mrshandy Elder Posts: 11,201 Likes: 15,046	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 12:18:20 GMT -5 bostonmichelle likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrshandy on May 2, 2014 12:18:20 GMT -5 Welcome! Running is my drug. It took a while for it to happen, but if I don't run for a few days I start to get antsy and very grumpy. It is an awesome stress reliever. Good luck with your second 5K!
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Deleted Posts: 0	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 12:19:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on May 2, 2014 12:19:47 GMT -5 Welcome and ask all the questions! We love questions!!!! It makes us feel like we know what we're talking about Good luck on your second 5k!
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bostonmichelle Senior Member Posts: 9,801 Likes: 17,461	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 12:35:50 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bostonmichelle on May 2, 2014 12:35:50 GMT -5 Welcome and good luck with your upcoming 5k! I'm north of Boston let me know if you ever want to meet up!
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cinco Elder Posts: 13,773 Likes: 19,044	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 13:13:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cinco on May 2, 2014 13:13:11 GMT -5 Welcome!
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thom Full Member Posts: 4,982 Likes: 8,474	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 14:04:46 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thom on May 2, 2014 14:04:46 GMT -5 Hi there. Congrats on your weight loss, and welcome to the board. It sounds like you're a great mom who balances work and life with caring for yourself & your family well!
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sadlebred Moderator Posts: 13,931 Likes: 18,094	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 14:20:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sadlebred on May 2, 2014 14:20:42 GMT -5 Welcome!
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lauren170 Full Member Posts: 2,831 Likes: 3,900	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 15:20:30 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lauren170 on May 2, 2014 15:20:30 GMT -5 Welcome. I'm in the Boston area too.
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gt7301b Elder Posts: 12,964 Likes: 16,981	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 16:12:48 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gt7301b on May 2, 2014 16:12:48 GMT -5 Welcome, good luck in your 5k!!
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bugmeetsworld Full Member Posts: 1,094 Likes: 1,428	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 16:33:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bugmeetsworld on May 2, 2014 16:33:46 GMT -5 Welcome! I live in MA too, but on the western side.
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gncorman Junior Member Posts: 612 Likes: 387	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 17:49:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gncorman on May 2, 2014 17:49:56 GMT -5 Welcome!!!
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labbie Senior Member Posts: 5,224 Likes: 10,000	Lurker coming out! May 2, 2014 21:50:05 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by labbie on May 2, 2014 21:50:05 GMT -5 Welcome! I am recently back into running and it's definitely my sanity. Good luck w your upcoming race. This is a great board with amazing support and inspiration! Sent from my XT1080 using proboards
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hellonurse Full Member Posts: 1,176 Likes: 325	Lurker coming out! May 3, 2014 6:42:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hellonurse on May 3, 2014 6:42:13 GMT -5 Welcome and good luck!
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