nfarris79
nfarris79 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Surgeon's leaving bariatrics? -
A few days ago I got a letter from my surgeon saying she's leaving the hospital and if I wanted to make an appointment with her before the end of June, etc. Well, since she'd cl...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Tuesday workouts -
Just got in from a great run this am - did 6.2 mi (or 10K) in 59min..... weather was great, sunny but cool, and my experiment of no drinking an hour before running is working - ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc -
Hi all! Hope your weekend is well!!
Today I was supposed to meet up with our Team Challenge group in Loudon VA to do a 6 mile run and then drive thru our course for VA Wine ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Wednesday workouts -
I had a 5 mile group run with FTM - - after I took a dive off of slippery bleachers! Got a nasty laceration on my left shin and cut my middle finger. Didn't feel much pain while...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
weekend workouts - Today (Sat) was 10 miles with Team Challenge + my running BFF joined me!
Tomorrow is 7 miles with FTM (first time marathoners program). Kinda nervous about meeting my new group be...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Monday workouts -
Ran with my favorite running buddy in the drizzle/rain for 4.33 miles doing some hill work. Definately going to take Tuesday off as my body needs to rest!
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc -
Saturday - ran this morning with Team Challenge for 9.25 miles. None of my mentees ran so I ran with another mentor & tried out my new training theory: no coffee in am and no li...
nfarris79 wrote a blog post 12 years, 3 months ago
And another one down..... an even BETTER 10K PR! -
My garmin had me pretty close to the official time (52:53 total time with 8:29 average pace). First time number is start time, the 2nd is chip time, and a pace of 8:31! Amazing....
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Sunday Workouts/training/races/etc -
I ran Pike's Peek 10K with a few friends and had the best race EVER!! Straight course, very few hills, and mostly downhill overall. PR'd at 52:54 with average pace of 8:31!!! Un...
nfarris79 posted a comment 12 years, 3 months ago
Thank you for sharing your story! It gives me courage that...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Thursday workouts/training -
Did a quick pm run after work - - and I mean quick! Ran 2.80 miles at 8:43 average pace!! I think it was either the Tootsie Midgit that I popped in my mouth before the run (suga...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Wednesday workouts -
Ran 6.60 miles at 10:30 pace.... not sure why so slow, maybe b/c it was a solo run and I REALLY hate running alone
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
What a difference 2 years makes.... -
In words....
I've gone from 267lbs to 122 (today's weight). My lowest weight attained was 116lbs. I've had very few complications but worked hard at getting & maintaining my...
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Wednesday workouts -
I ran 4 miles at 9:45 m/m pace this morning - and SOOO glad warm weather has come up to DC! - and this evening I'll be meeting up on the track with some running buddies... possi...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
weekend workouts - On a mini-vacation with the hubby, who inconveniently is now in mid-UC-flare, in Gainesville FL to visit his alma mater for the 10 year anniversary of graduating with his masters'....
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Thursday workouts/training -
Ran a pitiful 2 miles at 11 min/mile pace. I'm seeing a downward trend in my pace & endurance, and not quite sure why. Maybe I'm overtraining. Gonna take a break for a few days ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Tuesday workouts -
Ran alone today and kinda felt cruddy at first - might be the weather being too dry or maybe ate too much carbs at lunch; difficulty breathing while running uphill so slowed the...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Monday workouts -
I had a good run with my running buddy - we did a bit under 11 min miles for over an hour & the weather was finally so nice that I wore capris & a T!!
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Yummy new discovery at Whole Foods -
I'd been at Whole Paycheck.... I mean, Whole Foods, recently to pick up some unsweetened almond milk and I saw a new product. So Delicious brand has unsweetened Almond milk that...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Monday workouts -
So it was snowing & I'm planning on running tomorrow, so the limit of my exercise was housework. Indoors. What'd you all do?
nfarris79 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
And another one down.... PR on 10K -
I ran with my friend/mentor Andy and his friend Jenny and they made this run awesome! I volunteered before the race, so that was another hour of slicing bagels that I'll not eat...
nfarris79 posted a comment 12 years, 4 months ago
Nik, I want this post to have a permanent sticky on the RNY board!!...
About Me
Germantown, MD
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24.3
BMI
Surgery
04/13/2011
Surgery Date
Jan 07, 2011
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