Rene
#dailymission: I grew up running with my dad and my German Sheperd. We'd train and race together. I stopped running after college and picked it up again 1/1/2011 when a friend of mine and I... read more
#dailymission on August 28, 2012
What or who first got you into running?
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running?
My daughter was still born in 2002, I found myself in a very dark place. In 2004 after a difficult pregnancy I gave birth to a healthy son. I ... read more4 people liked what Colette said- Show 3 more comments...
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Thanks all
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#dailymission Ha! My ex-wife! She liked running and I liked her. We got married young and stupid but it all fell apart before any property, kids or debt could be accumulated, so all told, not e... read more
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#dailymission - What or who first got you into running? Maggie E. , I blame you! Seriously though...started out as a walker (no relation to our dumbass Gov) who wanted to try to get into "s... read more
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You're welcome...although I didn't exactly do much. And you are officially crazier than me! Congrats on your life change over the past two years. It's been a fun journey.
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#dailymission - "What or who first got you into running?" Cancer. My great-nephew Mavrick died on June 12th, 2011. I committed to running a half marathon at the Dallas White Rock Marath... read more
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running?
I ran in high school and college, but was dormant until a friend wanted to train with me for the Avenue of the Giants marathon in 1980. So on... read more2 people liked what Mike said -
#dailymission Cross country was compulsory and everyone did it, like it or not.......on another note, my junior swim coach used to tie my ankles together to force correct butterfly legs. She was fi... read more
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I guess she would be done for assault these days and then the sack, bring back the old ways, sometimes called common sense and respect.
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running? A combination of anxiety and boredom got me into running. I may not run anymore, but discovering a love for physical activity after years of ha... read more
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Completely agree with you... I was such a lazy slob in high school and college it's not even funny. Definitely a life-altering change!
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#dailymission I had this dream of tripping on a bridge one day while running in front of several runners. After lots of hard work it finally came true. Now I kind of like running and I am hoping... read more
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#dailymission Began in elementary school, my friends and I use to race the school bus home from school, this tradition kept going during middle school through high school(never was into sports or t... read more
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Sounds similar to me, I would race my friends, and usually I would win. One time in high school we were waiting in the stands around the track, and a friend thought he could beat me in a race around the track - he lost. :)
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#dailymission What got me into #running? Used to sprint when I was young. Then I became sedentary and fat. Running has meant I can plan to be around to know my grandkids <8-)
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#dailymission My physical therapist. When I was seeing her for lower back problems and an injury at work, she said she would run the Big Sur Half Marathon in November of 2008. When I told her I wis... read more
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running? I was a short, skinny, shy kid in 6th grade and cross country was a no cut, no tryouts sport. After my first meet I was hooked and never looked... read more
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#dailymission I started running because I wanted to improve my health, manage my weight and prove that I could. I was never able to really run before be it from issues with asthma, my weak left kne... read more
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running? I ran cross country and long distance track in high school by default. I'm not a sprinter (really short legs), I can't jump (you know... read more
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#dailymission. My brother in law. November 2009, he told me I "couldn't" finish a half marathon (having never run more than 50 feet in over 20 years). This Sunday, I'll be run... read more
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Exactly Kim!!!!!
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running?
I always liked to run as a kid, but what really motivated me is in second grade when my doctor diagnosed me with asthma and told me I wouldn&... read more2 people liked what Brian said -
#dailymission What or who first got you into running?
A $5 bet with my dad on who was faster at 5k. I won.5 people liked what Derick said -
#dailymission I wanted a new challenge and outlet/me-time and my neighbor -over vino- told me running was exactly what I needed. I've never looked back.
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#dailymission What or who first got you into running?
I stopped running around 25 years ago and gradually ballooned up to 283 lbs. I went to bed every night wondering if I was going to wake up the... read more
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You inspire me to get out there daily! You rock Rene!!!
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Thanks Derek! You inspire me too!
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You are too kind Rene....thank you!
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