About Me
Erika finishing her first 10Kin February 2013
Former fat girl turned running machine. I started this blog in November 2012 as a chronicle of my weight loss, a diary of my running achievements, and a place to review products, recipes, and running events. Couch to 5K graduate, 5K to 10K graduate, half marathon finisher.
I reached my goal of 140 lbs on April 16, 2013, successfully completing a 90 lb weight loss in approximately 17 months.
Follow me on Twitter at @fatgirlrunns
Fitocracy
SparkPeople
DailyMile
About the Author
Erika is originally from the Chicago area, and attended undergraduate at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. After eight years in DC, she returned to Chicago and now lives just outside the city. She's currently a Master's candidate in Sports Administration at Northwestern University. She also works full-time at a medical association.
I reached my goal of 140 lbs on April 16, 2013, successfully completing a 90 lb weight loss in approximately 17 months.
Follow me on Twitter at @fatgirlrunns
Fitocracy
SparkPeople
DailyMile
About the Author
Erika is originally from the Chicago area, and attended undergraduate at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. After eight years in DC, she returned to Chicago and now lives just outside the city. She's currently a Master's candidate in Sports Administration at Northwestern University. She also works full-time at a medical association.
Erika finishing her first 15K in August 2013
In November 2011, she weighed 230 lbs, and walked her first 5K on Thanksgiving Day. In November 2012, exactly one year later, she weighed 70 lbs less and clocked 29:48.7 in her fifth 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Her 5K PR is 26:23.5 (June 2013). In February 2013, she finished her first 10K in 57:43 (still a PR today). In August 2013, she finished her first 15K in 1:34:25. In October 2013, she finished her first half marathon in 2:42:34.
To date, she has run twelve 5Ks, seven 10Ks, one 15K, and two half marathons. She ran in 11 races of various distances in 2013 and six in 2014. She has one race scheduled so far in 2015 as she comes back from a running hiatus.
In her spare time, Erika enjoys running, watching sports, exploring Chicago, going to concerts with her boyfriend, listening to music, watching movies, getting back in shape and looking for her next race.
To date, she has run twelve 5Ks, seven 10Ks, one 15K, and two half marathons. She ran in 11 races of various distances in 2013 and six in 2014. She has one race scheduled so far in 2015 as she comes back from a running hiatus.
In her spare time, Erika enjoys running, watching sports, exploring Chicago, going to concerts with her boyfriend, listening to music, watching movies, getting back in shape and looking for her next race.
Erika finishing her first half marathon in October 2013
I am not a medical doctor, personal trainer, dietitician or nutritionist. All content is merely opinion and observation. My advice should not substitute for a doctor's advice. You should consult with a doctor if you are planning to lose weight and/or use any supplements, exercise or diet plans. All content and opinions are my own and should not be attributed to any organization with which I've been affiliated or employed.