Category Archives: Health

Which Charity for 2009?

Posted on 27 April 2009 by mark

I plan to be a charity runner for the Chicago Marathon.  I’m not sure which organization I want to raise money for.  Last year I raised money for two great causes.  It was tough raising the money so I might … Continue reading →

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Shamrock Shuffle 8K Results

Posted on 29 March 2009 by mark

Time to eat the celebratory chocolate cake donut with chocolate frosting!  We ran a very different Shamrock Shuffle this year.  Snow was falling on the ground.  Slush was two inches thick.  Water pooled at low spots.  The wind snuck up … Continue reading →

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Race Weekend

Posted on 28 March 2009 by mark

Tomorrow, I run the 30th Shamrock Shuffle.  I took time this morning to prepare for the race.  I laced the timing chip onto my shoes, assembled the gear I need, and went thtough my race packet.  I went on a … Continue reading →

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Building a Healthy Foundation

Posted on 4 March 2009 by mark

I want to build a healthy foundation before I start training for the Chicago Marathon.  A better life will rest upon it as well as a better marathon time.  The foundation will be built upon better eating better while lowering … Continue reading →

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Registered for the 2009 Chicago Marathon

Posted on 2 February 2009 by mark

I thought 2008 was the first and last year that I’d run a marathon but the running bug bit me.  I registered on the first day registration opened.  If I put it off, I might have talked myself out of … Continue reading →

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A Summary of My 2009 Plans and Goals

Posted on 3 January 2009 by mark

At Matthew’s request, here’s a quick summary of my major goals and mini goals for 2009,  I will also list my mini-goals for January. School: Transfer to UIC by Fall 2009 Take 17 credit hours at Harper College in the … Continue reading →

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Chubby’s Last Stand: Health and Weight Loss Goals for 2009

Posted on 31 December 2008 by mark

Two thousand nine will be the last year I will be struggling with my weight.  I’m tired of carrying this weight around.  This is the year I get healthy and stay healthy.  Having smaller achievable goals next year is essential.  … Continue reading →

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