Author Archives: Sarah S @RunningOnWords

About Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Married 20-something in flux and trying to cope by running and occasionally crafting.

Summer Sizzler 5K Race Report

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: August 3, 2012 Location: Delware, OH Distance: 3.1 miles (ostensibly, it was actually 2.7 miles) Time: 26:28 (PR?  I think I’m going to stick with my 28:40 PR because the course was so short) Gimmick: Part of the Dave … Continue reading →

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Dash for Donation 5K Race Report

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: July 13, 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Distance: 3.1 miles Time: 28:40 (PR) Gimmick: A fundraiser/awareness event for Lifeline of Ohio, an “organ procurement” organization. I’ve been a registered organ donor since long before I had a driver’s license (I … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Wednesday 2.26–Sorry not sorry

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Weight: 172.6 pounds (down 0.8 pounds this week, down 32.6 pounds total) Waist: 32.25 inches (down 4.75 inches total) Hips: 38.5 inches (down 6.5 inches total) So yeah, this blogging/weight loss thing kind of ground to a halt.  I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Training, Weight Loss | 11 Comments

Weight Loss Wednesday 2.23–There’s lightning in my skull

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Weight: 173.4 pounds (down 3.6 pounds this week, down 31.8 pounds total) Waist: 32.25 inches (down 4.75 inches total) Hips: 38.5 inches (down 6.5 inches total) On diet:  I tried a little harder, but I think I actually ate more … Continue reading →

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Jakestrong 5K Race Report

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Powell, OH Distance: 3.1 miles Time: 33:15 (PR) Gimmick: Jake is a kid that had (has?) cancer, so it’s a fundraiser for pediatric cancer and my former employer (the local children’s hospital) My father-in-law came … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Wednesday 2.22–I’m back

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Weight: 177 pounds (up 1.8 pounds this week, down 28.2 pounds total) Waist: 32.25 inches (down 4.75 inches total) Hips: 38.5 inches (down 6.5 inches total) On diet:  I actually only gained 0.4 pounds this week, but I gained last … Continue reading →

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Things I Haven’t Mentioned

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

I know I’ve been really absent on here and my Weight Loss Wednesday posts are always late (or absent).  The reason? I’ve been taking a photography class on Wednesday nights for the last 7 weeks.  Last Wednesday was our last … Continue reading →

Posted in CPT Certification, Leapster, Training | 6 Comments

Weight Loss Wednesday 2.20–The human yo-yo

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Weight: 175.2 pounds (down 1.2 pounds this week, down 30 pounds total) Waist: 32.25 inches (down 4.75 inches total) Hips: 38.5 inches (down 6.5 inches total) On diet:  I lost last week’s gain, but I’m really struggling this week.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Wednesday 2.19

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

Weight: 176.4 pounds (up 1.2 pounds this week, down 28.8 pounds total) Waist: 32.25 inches (down 4.75 inches total) Hips: 38.5 inches (down 6.5 inches total) On diet:  I’ve been a little bad since Sunday, but not that bad.  The … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Wednesday, err Thursday 2.18

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sarah S @RunningOnWords

I didn’t even attempt to start this post yesterday.  I’d say I’m sorry, but it would be a lie.  This week has been insanely awful (and to those on Twitter and Facebook, we are still waiting to get our laptops … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Training, Weight Loss | 3 Comments