Carrie Alajoki this is me 😀. I love to write and journal. When I was working on my doctorate degree, I wrote a million papers (maybe not a million but it felt like it). Now that I am graduated, I want to write for fun. I am combining my love of writing and running and here we are - for the Long Run.
Carrie's running profile: I did not start running until I was in my 30's. I am not even sure what got me to the first start line. I have struggled with weight my whole adult life and thought maybe running would help. Boy was I wrong. Running is hard as a plus size runner - it is hard no matter what - then add an extra 75 pounds and it is pretty challenging. Over the years I learned if I really wanted to run efficiently, I really did have to train, watch the calories and lose a little weight. Instead of running to lose weight -- I lost weight so I could run. What a difference. It is still hard, but it is hard is because I am pushing myself - not because I am just trying to make it. At this point, I've ran several half marathons - I might even be approaching 10 of them!. I have ran 10Ks and 5Ks. In 2021, I finished my first ever marathon! I wouldn't say I "ran" my first marathon, but I finished. My favorite thing about running is running with my buddies - and of course the post run selfie.
Carrie's 2024 Grandma's Goal:
To properly train including the scheduled miles, cross training, and
most importantly - STRETCHING! I would love to PR but will be happy
with running strong and confident. I am super excited to be named a
Grambassador for the 2024 race because I am a total Grandma's weekend
enthusiast.
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