I have always been into fitness! I taught aerobics for years and walked. In 2004 I developed a Schwanoma tumor on my Vagas nerve in my neck. This nerve controls your swallowing and voice! I had it removed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester!! Afterwards I struggled to walk without wheezing for breath. My husband and I live north of Pine Lake State Park near Eldora. There is a beautiful trail system through the park. Everyday I would hit the trail and try to push myself to walk and then I started pushing to run a little. Nerves heal very slowly but I became convinced that giving up was not an option. Thankfully I just kept getting better and running more and more. Now I run this trail 5 miles at least 5 days a week and have fallen in love with the sport of running! It has transformed my life and keeps me grounded!!

I have done the Des Moines 1/2 Marathon twice and numerous 5K's 5 miles,& the Living History Farms cross country race. This year I also did the Capital Pursuits 10 mile race. I really want to train for a full marathon. I think the fear of not finishing holds me back from trying. Well I don't know what this means but I plan on attending the Marathon & 1/2 training seminar at the Runner's Flat in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Dec. 11th. Should help with the decision!!

I do not have any running logs yet.

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