When I started Spark in 2011, I never thought I would get back into running but that's what I did. I ran a 5K, a 10K and a half marathon. I lost the 10 pounds I wanted to lose and I was feeling great about myself. Then, I lost my job. Looking for employment was not as easy as I hoped it would be. I started taking on temp assignments, financially I was declining rapidly. By 2012 I was eating more and more and exercising less and less. To make a long story short, I gained back 9 out of the 10 pounds I lost. I'm still looking for work, but I am determined to get back on my exercise regimen and stay connected to Spark. I may give up temporarily to rethink options and rebuild my focus but I always return to what worked and Spark worked for me, so I know with determination and commitment, it will work for me again.

Run the Lake Chabot 5K on June 5, 2011 - Done Run the Summer Breeze 10K on Aug. 27, 2011 in Marina Park - Done Run half-marathon on Dec. 10, 2011 in Walnut Creek - done 2012 goals: Run several more 10Ks and half marathons Run my first marathon in February 2013

Run 3x a week Strength train 3x a week. Track food daily.

I live in Oakland, CA. I enjoy running and will probably be doing it for a long time. I enjoy writing short stories. I'm an avid reader. I love to dance.

I run/walk 3 days a week. I also strength train 3 days a week. My goal is to get down to 130 by August 10, 2012.

Add a Link When running up a hill, it is all right to give up as many times as you wish—as long as your feet keep moving. – Shama Morita, M.D. It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. – Ursula K. LeGuin
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