Road Runner Girl

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Do you like to run? Well I do! But it wasn’t always that way. I’ve always wanted to be a runner but every time I would attempt to run I would start too fast, end up being miserable, and vow I was never running again. Sound familiar? I repeated this same cycle over and over throughout high school and college. I was pretty active in the gym during this time but had never found that one thing that I loved to do. After college I got married and a few years later had my two boys. I had quit going to the gym and had all this extra weight on me from my pregnancies. One day I decided I was tired of being miserable and unhealthy. So I decided to try running again.

Someone had told me about the Couch to 5K program and that’s how I began. Only this time…I stuck to it…and fell in love with running! Now I have run several 5K’s and 10K’s, 11 half marathons, and 1 full marathon! Never would I have thought I would reach my dream of becoming a runner!

I started my blog Road Runner Girl as a way to document my journey to becoming a runner. I started it from that very first run of the Couch to 5K program. In the beginning it was just a journal for me…but now it has grown into so much more! I actually have people who read what I write! I write about the challenges of running and the successes! I write about circumstances every runner encounters like needing new shoes, injuries, and running in certain weather conditions. I write about my favorite products for running. Road Runner Girl is all about inspiring others to get out there and live a healthy and active lifestyle!

When I am not running, I am a wife to a wonderful husband, a mom to two boys, and a substitute teacher hoping to get my own classroom again. I love to read, travel, and scrapbook.

You can connect with me on my blog Road Runner Girl, on Twitter, and on Facebook! I would love to connect with you!

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  1. Becki
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    October 25, 2012 at 6:47 am

    I have heard such amazing things about Couch to 5K and it’s great to read about your success! :-) When I first started running I didn’t use a program, but someone had told me that the key to running my first mile would be to go very slow and then when I thought I was going slow enough to slow down a little more. I have now run three half marathons and am hoping to run a full within the next year or so.

    Way to go!
    Becki recently posted..WIAW #7: BBBos Food SummitMy Profile

  2. Mindy
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    October 25, 2012 at 6:50 am

    Thanks Becki! And I tell my ladies that all the time….to slow down! It really is the key for beginner runners AND long distance runners! :-) Congrats on all your running success!!! :-)
    Mindy recently posted..My Favorite Race Distance!My Profile

  3. Kate
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    October 25, 2012 at 7:44 am

    I love your running escapades Mindy. You are such a runner – I really look up to you. I’m looking forward to seeing you enjoy that next marathon. xx
    Kate recently posted..So much can happen in a year!My Profile

  4. Kelly
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    October 25, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Love these kind of stories!! Followed!
    Kelly recently posted..Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon ExpoMy Profile

  5. Mindy Artze
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    October 25, 2012 at 9:35 am

    Mindy you are so motivating!!! I have got to get one of the skirts! It’s so adorable!!!
    Mindy Artze recently posted..Giveaway and The crazy life of a teacher!My Profile

  6. Laura Williams
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    October 25, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Yay, Mindy! Love seeing you featured – you’re such an inspiration!
    Laura Williams recently posted..Quick workout routines: 10-minute workout ideas from Girls Gone Sporty AmbassadorsMy Profile

  7. sarah
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    October 25, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    I always say anyone can be a runner and I love that you prove this (and share it with everyone!). Continue to run and sweatpink, sister!

  8. Kim
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    October 25, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I love reading your blog, Mindy! You are always fun & positive! Keep up the great work :)
    Kim recently posted..Columbus Marathon Half re-cap!My Profile

  9. Regina
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    October 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I also started with Couch to 5k! You are so awesome and so glad we have connected! And we live so close we really must meet up soon!
    Regina recently posted..Nuun Review and GiveawayMy Profile

  10. Mei Lai On says:
    November 8, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Thanks for the article! It’s very inspiring and glad your dream came true. You made it happen!