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turning40

40 is just around the corner and although I have been fit and active for as long as I can remember I have decided to lift the bar and do some things I haven't done before.

I live in Australia and have just signed up for the Paris Marathon in April 09 - my first marathon.

I will do my first triathlon in November this year.

I have been running for years but only shorter distances to compliment my taekwondo training.I was a taekwondo competitor for a number of years and had my own taekwondo school for over a decade. I still train now a few times a week.

Last year I did my first ever Half Marathon in around 2:24 so I am not setting any land speed records but persevering. I have another Half coming up in 4 weeks and am hoping to go a bit quicker this time round.

I have 2 kids and 2 step-kids aging from 10 - 16 with my two (10 & 13) and one step-daughter (16) living with us full time.

I have my own online fitness business that I am lucky enough to be able to run from home ( so I can sit around in my workout gear all day and no-one cares!!) . My website is www.glowwomensfitnessonline.com.au so please drop by and have a look when you get a sec.

Well that's about all I will bore you with for now - look forward to getting to know some other wonderful women. I am finding the long runs a bit tedious right now as all of my running is done alone so I am in need of some inspiration and I know I will find it here :)