I began running in Feb. of 2010 @ the Pasadena marathon, 5k at the age of 47.  I was running with a great bunch of friends that were  10 years plus YOUNGER then I. I am thankful to them for being my friend, encouraging me to keep going, and for introducing me to running. I can proudly say I am a runner, and I am good at it!

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Tags: women's running, motivation, spirit, newbie

Yeah, it is. Let me know what you think if you get over there. Posted by: bmoore on Jul 19, 2010 at 09:04 PM

Run With Us....Is that the running shoe store? I have not been but have heard good things if that is the place you are talking about. Gonna try to get into Pasadena this week. maybe can check it Posted by: LaurieB on Jul 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Laurie, are you familiar with that store in Pasadena called Run With Us? I think it's on North Lake Street. My client is right up the road from there and I have always meant to go in there, but haven't yet. Is it a good store? Posted by: bmoore on Jul 19, 2010 at 10:04 AM

Great you posted the Pasadena link ! Posted by: LaurieB on Jul 19, 2010 at 07:08 AM

Actually, it's not too bad. I have a client in Pasadena - it's about 30 miles on the FWY - about 40 minutes out of rush hour (when is that ;-) If I did the race I would probably stay at their house the night before...starting line is walking distance from their house! Posted by: bmoore on Jul 18, 2010 at 01:27 PM

Bad fire season bad! Hey another run I signed up to do but got sick and could not do. The Firecracker run From Chinatown to Dodger stadium. That was to be my second 5k but not to be. I will do it this year. It is in February I do believe . Are you in Woodland Hills? that is a ways from Pasadena right? Posted by: LaurieB on Jul 18, 2010 at 08:44 AM

Cool - I'm gonna see if I can find the website. Didn't something weird happen a couple of years ago with that race - I think it was in 2008? The fires were really bad and they postponed it right? Wow! Remember THAT fire season?! Posted by: bmoore on Jul 17, 2010 at 12:43 PM

You always love and remember the first! On the streets surrounding Pasadena City College, pretty flat Posted by: LaurieB on Jul 16, 2010 at 07:17 PM

SO Awesome. Hey - did you love that race? I have toyed with the idea for several years of trying that one. Is it flat? Posted by: bmoore on Jul 16, 2010 at 01:22 PM

That is great! It really does help to have a support system when you begin running. Someday you will be that support and encouragement for someone else! Keep it up! Posted by: jstath on Jul 16, 2010 at 09:58 AM

GOOD JOB! It is such a great feeling being a runner :) Posted by: Mommyruns3 on Jul 15, 2010 at 08:27 PM