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Runs for Cookies
www.runsforcookies.com
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In August 2009, I went on a mission to lose 100+ pounds. I lost 125 pounds in 16 months, and now I'm doing my best to keep it off. Unwilling to give up my love affair with cookies, I became a runner along the way, hoping to achieve a nice balance.
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Feeling overwhelmed

I had another great day with Jennifer and Angela! Last night, Renee came over and met them (over wine, of course!). Im glad that she was able to, because I really wanted her and Jessica to meet the p...

22 h ago

The interview

Today was a very exciting day! I was looking forward to it for the past couple of weeks. Jen and Angela, the producers of the documentary From Fat to Finish Line (about our Ragnar Relay team) came to...

1 day ago

A new license

My friend Del (the owner of the Curves I used to work at from 2003-2005) called me a few days ago and asked if I would like to come in and work on Tuesday at 8:00. She said that her granddaughter was...

2 days ago

If you give Katie a glass of wine...

...she is going to pour another. I had a pretty uneventful weekend, but Saturday night, I did something I swore I would never do! My kids were staying the night at my parents house, and Jerry was at ...

3 days ago

Reader Questions & Answers #14

On Sundays, I will answer some readers questions in a post. If you have a question that you would like me to answer here on the blog, just send me an e-mail with the subject "Q&A", and I ...

4 days ago

Meet John

I would like to introduce you to Runner #12 on our Ragnar Relay team, John. I "met" John via SparkPeople.com. John is not only a member of Spark, but also the success story manager! As a Spar...

5 days ago

7 Days of Sex

I dont know what possessed me this morning, but I barely opened my eyes, saw that it was 6:15, and thought, "Oh good! I have time to get my run done BEFORE the kids to go school!" Its not lik...

6 days ago

Who needs toenails?!

I know I said I was going to take a whole week off of running, but I woke up feeling back to normal today. The kids had spent the night at my parents house last night, so I got the urge to go for an ...

25 may 12

Time for the blinders

I remember when I was losing weight, and someone asked me how I stay focused. I tried describing the feeling of determination, and I finally just said, "Its like putting the blinders on--you just...

23 may 12

Lazy bones and running goals

Race photos went up today... this is the only one that I really like. I dont remember smiling! ;) If its even possible, I woke up achier than I was yesterday. I expected to be sore after the marathon...

23 may 12

A new toy

I had no idea that my legs could be so sore! WOW. Ive been taking Motrin every 6-8 hours, but its seriously hard to walk. Im definitely taking a whole week off of running, possibly two weeks. It will...

22 may 12

Cleveland Marathon race report

If youre in a hurry, I will start by saying I finished. Its done. I never, ever have to do it again! :) I woke up to the alarm clock today at 4:00 AM. I had JUST fallen asleep at around 3:00, so I ba...

21 may 12

Cleveland, Day 2

Oh, my nerves! Less than 12 hours to the start of the marathon as I type this. I wish I could say that I was super excited, but the truth is, Im terrified. I keep thinking, "What if I dont finish...

20 may 12

Cleveland (Day 1)

Im here in Cleveland! I cant believe its actually the marathon weekend. Im terrified out of my mind, but there really is no turning back now. I didnt get much any packing done yesterday, so I had to ...

19 may 12

The lumps and bumps

This will be the last you read about my damn marathon outfit, I promise! I went to Dunhams today to return the wrong-size capris, and while I was there, I searched for another outfit. I found a yello...

18 may 12

High-maintenance

I (finally) got my Under Armour shipment today. Remember how I was looking for the "slash" capris for my marathon? I couldnt find any in stock at any of the stores around here (I tried two Du...

17 may 12

Drowning in sweat

The temperature in Cleveland for the marathon on Sunday just keeps climbing... I know, I know, some of you think its funny that I consider 80 degrees to be hot. But Michigan 80 and, say, Arizona 80, ...

15 may 12

Six days out

Marathon week begins... Im sure you are probably just as sick of reading about the marathon as I am of thinking about it. I wish I was excited, but Im just super nervous. I will just be so happy when...

14 may 12

Reader Questions & Answers #13

On Sundays, I will answer some readers questions in a post. If you have a question that you would like me to answer here on the blog, just send me an e-mail with the subject "Q&A", and I ...

13 may 12

Jens story

Id like to introduce you to Runner #9  on our Ragnar team, Jen. I actually didnt know Jen when Rik and I started this whole project; but Jennifer, one of the other runners on the team, knew Jen ...

12 may 12 1 person likes this

The missing journal

Last night, I was trying to plan out my food for today, and I was having a really hard time coming up with lunch ideas. Lunch is a really difficult meal for me, because I can never come up with somet...

11 may 12

Stupid bush

Today was a rest day, and for that I am thankful. Not that I felt like I needed it, but I just didnt feel like getting ready and going out to run this morning. Instead, Jerry and I tried (another) Di...

10 may 12

Whats next?

Well, marathon training is quickly coming to a close. Can you believe it?! Jessica and I have been training for nearly 17 weeks for ONE race! I keep asking myself, "What next?" Because really...

10 may 12

Key storage

I had to reschedule my appointment this morning for the colposcopy. My new appointment is scheduled for Monday, so I will patiently procrastinate wait a little longer. This is random, but cute enough...

09 may 12

A goose attack

I was kind of dreading my run today, but when I thought about the fact that it was "only" six miles on the schedule, I couldnt complain--or procrastinate. Tapering means I have more time free...

08 may 12

Fun news!

Ive had a secret Ive been sitting on for a couple of weeks, and Im finally able to share it. Remember when Fitness magazine was doing the Fitterati blog contest, and I was nominated for best weight l...

07 may 12

Reader Questions & Answers #12

On Sundays, I will answer some readers questions in a post. If you have a question that you would like me to answer here on the blog, just send me an e-mail with the subject "Q&A", and I ...

06 may 12

Lealahs story

I would like to introduce you to another teammate from my Ragnar Relay team. Lealah (pronounced LAY-luh) was very close to having lap band surgery, but discovered she could lose the weight on her own...

05 may 12

Henry Ford Museum

For the first day of our little "staycation" break, we were gone ALL day. And I only have a few moments to write this post before we head out again (to a movie). We woke up and got the kids r...

05 may 12

Last double digit run before the marathon

Today I had 12 miles on the schedule--the last double digit run before the marathon! I am so glad to be tapering, but I feel like its going by too fast. So far, tapering is my favorite part of traini...

03 may 12

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