*F30-34, Chicago, IL
* I began running in September 1997. Of course, I had gone on short runs before, but nothing consistent. Running was SO HARD at first!! I struggled through ten minutes, but eventually worked my way up to an hour in the spring of 1998.
* In college, I took a PE class called Running 130. It taught me a lot about running and I made some very good friends in that class!
* I also joined my university's running club and trained for my first marathon in the spring of 2000.
* "Team Stick" -- started in January 2000, Team Stick is my group of close running friends from college. We live all over the country now, but still stay in touch and love Team Stick events!!
* I've run 12 marathons. My PR is 3:55.29, which I ran in Philadelphia in November 2009.
* I don't have a typical weekly mileage amount. It varies, but mostly is between 20 and 40, depending on my training.
* I consider myself a very experienced runner even if I am not fast.
* My typical racing pace is somewhere in the 8 minute per mile range.
* I'm a member of the New York Flyers--arguably the best running club in nyc!
* Besides running, I love sailing!! I also like yoga, cycling, reading, writing, cooking, dining out, and teaching.
* I'm a fourth grade teacher, which is fun, challenging, and a very enriching career.
* I'm currently pregnant (due April 2011); I plan to blog about running while pregnant and all the other good stuff I'm able to do on this very exciting journey!
*Edit: Baby was born April 10, 2011.
* I've temporarily swapped my teaching career to be at home with my little girl. It is a dream come true.
*Being a runner mom has been a huge challenge for me. Since Baby was born, I have struggled to find the time/energy to run. In May 2012, I had to drop out of training for marathon #13, but I continue to work hard to pursue the sport I love.
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After reading your blog, I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated and enjoyed your approach to the joys and pains of long distance running. It is a uniquely individualistic sport with a tight-knit community of devout members who love to share their stories. Yours was truly a pleasure to read along with. I believe I have an opportunity for you to give your readers a chance to enhance and develop running experiences of their own.
Many people are disappointed at not winning a spot in the lottery to run the ING NYC Marathon. We have a limited amount of guaranteed registrations left and they are going fast! Please help me spread the word about this opportunity to get in on the race and help an important cause. Deadline for registration has just been extended by the NY Road Runners Association until October 5th, but once the spots are taken, they are gone.
It’s not too late to train for the marathon! Team Continuum’s coach John Hirsh has compiled a crash-training program to assist your readers’ transformation from recreational runners to marathon-ready in time for November 7th. Send your readers to http://ycin.net/ct.php?ctaid=1178 so they can begin their training.
Team Continuum, an official charity partner of the NY Road Runners Association, is currently raising money from participants running in the ING NYC Marathon. When a cancer diagnosis results in hardship and uncertainty in someone's life, Team Continuum steps in to pay the patient’s bills, and to provide immediate and vital non-medical assistance to cancer patients and their families. So many of us have been touched by this disease and we’d love your help getting the word out about Team Continuum by letting your readers know how they can get involved.
If your readers couldn't get into the 2010 ING NYC Marathon, Team Continuum has guaranteed spots! Just send your readers to http://ycin.net/ct.php?ctaid=915 By clicking REGISTER they'll get guaranteed entry and will join the effort to raise money for this great cause.
For more information visit http://youcastcorp.com/c/110/go/index.php?r=0. I have great assets for your post at: http://www.youcastcorp.com/teamcontinuum .
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best,
Melissa Murphy
YouCast Corporation
401 Fifth Avenue Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10016 USA
em.mmurphy@youcastcorp.com
W3. YouCastCorp.com
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