nfarris79
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Wednesday workouts -
Did 3.75 miles of hill repeats in the sleet/snow..... I'm starting to understand why people look at us runners like we're insane. Cuz we are.
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Lent starts tomorrow ... ugh. -
OK, so in trying to figure out what would be an actual sacrifice but actually doable (because I've been known to create sacrificial loopholes, of the ilk "well, I said I'd give ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Tuesday workouts -
Did a solo run of 10 miles
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Follow-up with surgeon after ER visit -
I saw my surgeon today and was so happy that she wanted to see me so quickly after the ER visit to discuss what was going on with me. Next visit will be in September unless anyt...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Lessons from the ER at 22 months postop -
Yesterday was a very interesting day for me. I started off the day with a strong cup of coffee before my run, basically so I could ensure I wouldn't be pooping myself mid-run. I...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc -
Saturday is a rest day, Sunday is a long group run of 14 miles. How about you guys?
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Tuesday workouts -
Solo run this morning of 9.82 miles at 9:38 min/mile pace. The upside of my run, other than that kick-ass pace, was that I got back to my car right before the meter expired (yip...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc -
I ran my biggest distance to date: 14.19 miles! We ran from Bethesda to Union Station..... past Georgetown, along the Potomac, past the Watergate Complex, past the Kennedy Cente...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Thursday workouts/training -
I multitasked today - changed into running clothes after work and took the car for an oil change, and ran from/back to the dealership on a local trail for 3.41 miles at 10 m/m p...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
cheap ideas for more burn -
So I'm a cheapskate when it comes to certain things.... mainly, I'm not going to buy a gym membership. Period. So of things that you can do indoors, what do you all like for ext...
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Another race bites the dust -
I volunteered and ran in another race this past weekend (1/12/13) and here are my race results:
Shooting Starr 6K
Wheaton, MD
Address corrections by 1/26/12 to:...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Weekend workouts/training/etc -
Ran a 6K race this morning (Saturday) and, even after 1 hr of volunteering at the food prep and NOT having anyone to run with, I put in a very good pace of 9:31! I'm amazed...
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nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
OT: Lady Gaga reaching out to teens thru her tour -
Just saw this news thru the American Counseling Association: Lady Gaga is offering teens counseling with mental health professionals during her tour, focusing on brief chats on ...
nfarris79 wrote a blog post 12 years, 6 months ago
get a grip -
121.2 = not a happy camper. So I've gained 5 lbs from lowest weight. I know exactly how and am ashamed of it. Kinda like Al Roker said in an interview I recently saw - this surg...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Did Nik take a leave of absence from the forum? -
Going thru my friends list, the last post I could find from here was on December 13th. Um, did I miss something? Well, I guess it counts that she's at least missed.....
nfarris79 posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
Holy cannoli, Kim!!! You look AMAZING!!!
nfarris79 wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
First 5K of the new year results -
Not a PR but pretty good considering the carb & alcohol content of the previous evening..... Really, who thought of running a race the morning of New Year's Day??? Insanity!
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nfarris79 posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
Wear it loud & proud!!
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
marital issues (for a newbie vet) -
So we weathered the storm of the first year.... and now in year 2, I feel my marriage slipping. It's not due to crazy hormones or to my changed body - - he's always loved me no ...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
New Year/Tuesday Workouts/races/training -
Happy New Year all! Anyone crazy enough to run today? Or recovered enough from food/alcohol to think about exercising?
I got my overly-indulged-butt out of bed somehow to do...
nfarris79 posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
love the avitar pic! You're looking great & I wish you a blessed...
nfarris79 wrote a blog post 12 years, 7 months ago
2013 goals -
Someone brought up the idea of having a word for the new year.... my new year word is "full". As in, learning the full signal and working on curbing the carbs. This first holida...
nfarris79 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Making a marathon decision -
After talking with my pace coach and training group yesterday, I think I'm going to sign up for a First Time Marathoners program with my running club, with a goal of running my ...
nfarris79 posted a comment 12 years, 7 months ago
IMO, (and I'm not a trainer, so take this with a grain of salt) a 5...
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Germantown, MD
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24.3
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Surgery
04/13/2011
Surgery Date
Jan 07, 2011
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