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Sporty Farmgirls:  Any Running Farmgirls?  |
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Marie_Angelique
Farmgirl in Training
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Maria
Fort Leavenworth
KS
USA
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 Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 11:47:21 AM
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Hey farmgirls! Just trying to find out which of my farmgirl sisters is also a runner! I find that when we have more people on the cheering squad even a virtual one, it helps with motivation!
Maria {Sister #3030}
"If it does not nourish the soul, get rid of it."
www.thegoodlifegirl.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3105 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3105 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 12:26:40 PM
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I'm getting back into running again. In the spring of 2010 I ran my first marathon and kind of took a long vacation from running until last week. I ran a mile four times then on Saturday made it 2 miles. It seems awful slow and hard compared to what I used to do, but with a break that long I'm back at the beginning.
Are you a distance runner? How long have you been running? I've been running on and off since my sophomore year of high school (18 years ago).
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
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Marie_Angelique
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Maria
Fort Leavenworth
KS
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 1:43:12 PM
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Heather, I have been running competitively since high school but after college it was more for fun. Then I started training for a marathon and had to have surgery last year. Now I am training for my first half marathon in october... but progressing slowly. :)
Maria {Sister #3030}
"If it does not nourish the soul, get rid of it."
www.thegoodlifegirl.com |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2014 : 3:22:03 PM
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Hay ya'll. What an inspiration you two are. My niece runs 8 miles a day, in training for a marathon, she increases to 9 miles this week. I have to get moving so I am going to join you by running/walking the two miles round trip from my house to the front gate of the ranch. I use a fitbit so it helps to motivate me also. My goal is to loose 30 lbs by the end of this year. That way I can start 2015 in a much better place....physically.
I run/walk on dirt and grass. What shoes do you two wear?
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2014 : 7:38:36 PM
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Count me in on the cheer squad!! Happy to see your post. I think there are quite few farmgirls on the move and I, too, proudly consider myself one. http://www.raisingjane.org/journal/44731
I am just starting to pick up the pace again after winter and am hoping for a half in October as well. It's a beautiful time of year for a run. So here's to you and running!!!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2014 : 12:55:36 PM
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Hay there, Mz Meg. I think that's wonderful!!! I read your post in the journal. I hope to get up to a 5K by Christmas for the Snowman Run, or whatever its called. I am shopping for two pairs of good shoes....mostly for trails and off road runs. Those should do well enough for asphalt also. Any suggestions??
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2014 : 08:11:38 AM
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Daizy,
5K at Christmastime is a great goal! Winter is always the hardest time for me to exercise. I was thinking a Thanksgiving run might be good too. And, because I am really just a beginner runner I have no shoe advice. I know there is a lot to be said about good shoes but I make do with the old pair of Nikes I have, nothing fancy.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2014 : 04:39:05 AM
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Hay ya'll,
I am officially a RUNNER !!! I completed my first practice run for the local 5K. (I ran and walked). I made it to the finish line. My time was a few minutes shy of one hour but they tell me that's good for a first timer. It doesn't matter what my time was because I did the WHOLE course and I am feeling very good about that. I joined the running club and signed up for the event that will be in August. Yipee!!! And I did find 2 good pairs of running shoes from two different makers so I am set up. Happy feet!!!
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com |
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Hoosiermom
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Beth
Alexandria
IN
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2014 : 10:06:22 PM
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Good for you Daizy! I am hoping this thread helps to keep me motivated. I am trying to start being able to run. My son is running cross country this year in school so I am hoping to train with him so I can become a runner! At 44, I plan to get in shape & hope to do a 5K before winter!
Hugs,
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3105 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3105 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2014 : 1:50:46 PM
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Congrats Daizy! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to finish the course! Time doesn't matter to me right now either - it would just depress me to know how slow I am compared to what I used to run. Instead I'm just very happy that I ran 2 miles today with no walking:) I'm hoping for a 3 mile run by the end of the week. I have a goal of running 30 miles the month of June. Last week I missed 2 days of running due to hay making, but I think I'll still be able to make my goal.
Beth-just put one foot in front of the other and you'll be doing it too! I found a free MP3 download called 1st day to 5k that's a run walk program to get you up to a 5k in 8 or 9 weeks. Maybe you should look into something like that?
Keep up the great work everyone!
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
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Hoosiermom
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Beth
Alexandria
IN
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2014 : 8:25:56 PM
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Thanks Heather, I will check it out!
Beth |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2014 : 06:09:08 AM
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Hay ya'll. I am hooked. I down loaded the NIKE+ app to my phone and am keeping up that way. I also still use my fitbit coz it tracks my steps thru the day. Then a friend told me about an app called Couch to 5K that is a walk/run app. So now I have all I need to get this done and get it done right. I use the music thru the 5K app but Nike+ has a section for it also. Keep on trucking!!!
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
www.poorhouseparadise.blogspot.com |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2014 : 07:24:54 AM
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Hey Running Farmgirls!
About shoes, if you go to an actual running store (not a big box retailer), they have certified shoe people to give you the right fit for your foot and the type of runner you are. (Heel strikers, mid-strike, etc.) It really does make a difference!
My goal is to get running again this summer. I took a year off from running, but have been working out in different ways. My hubby is training for a marathon in the fall, so there's lots of motivation to get going!
Happy training ladies!
Farmgirl Hugs!
~April
River Valley Farmgirls
Chapter Leader
~Playing in the Sonshine~
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