New NF Member from Colorado

[kanjigirl]

Hi,

 

I've been reading the blog for a month or so but have just joined and got the fitness guide.

 

I'm a web developer, desk job, but (when in great shape) I'm definitely a Ranger type, athletic build and a little of everything workout-wise.

 

I lost 50 lbs about 8 years ago and started working on re-losing 28 of it a couple of months ago, rather half-heartedly. But now I've made good progress at making running a habit again and am down 20 lbs to go. I need some help with strength training, I'm doing the Angry Birds workout along with short runs now but want to do more (without getting injured).

 

I've done a couple of half-marathons years ago and have signed up for a 10K in May. That's my next big goal running-wise. I'm also playing racquetball weekly again which is awesome cross-training, and tracking my food with My Fitness Pal. I'm looking forward to joining the next Challenge too.

 

Happy to be here, looking for connections for mutual support/encouragement. Are there groups I should join?

[Sifter]

Hello!  I'm new here too.  You might consider the Scouts b/c of your interest in running.  I joined that forum yesterday.  I am also adding strength training into my routine for the first time in years. I started with the beginner body weight workout and am now using the NF Fitness Guide Level 2 Recruit workouts.  Hope to see you over in the Scouts!  I am working on my goals for the next challenge.

[kanjigirl]

Thanks - I'll check out both the Rangers and Scouts. I'll start a Battle Log shortly.