In the spring of 2010 as my 45th birthday approached, I accepted a bucket list challenge from a friend to complete the November 2010 Philadelphia Marathon. For the past year and a half, I have adopted a more active lifestyle by consistently running, trying different types of cross-training, and attempting to eat healthier. In the process, my weight has dropped (when I am running) but crept back up (when I cut back on training). To motivate myself to remain active year round, I will be running a spring marathon and participating in the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge. Since starting the challenge in July 2011, I earned the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award and the Gold Presidential Champions Award while training for two marathons. I am no working toward the Platinum Award, but with the need to earn 1,000,000 activity points (roughly calories burned exercising) it may take me a few more years.
Recap of most recent race: 2012 For the love of the kids half marathon
Next event: 2012 Rock ‘n Roll USA Marathon to be held March 17 in Washington DC
Next BIGGER event: 2012 Marine Corps Marathon to be held October 28 in Washington DC
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