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My name is Pam Brown. At 48, I began a quest to get into the best shape of my life by the time I turn 50. This journey began on September 16th, 2009 - my 48th birthday. I plan to celebrate the Big 50 by running in the Air Force Marathon on September 17, 2011.

Why the Air Force Marathon? I have three reasons. (1) It occurs the day after my 50th birthday. (2) It occurs on  September 17th,  my late father’s birthday. For the first 41 years of my life, my dad and I enjoyed our shared birthday celebrations. My birthday hasn’t been as much fun since he died in 2003. That the Air Force Marathon falls on his day gives me a chance to share our birthdays again.  (3) My dad served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. Once the Air Force was founded, dad always identified with that branch of the armed services.

I’ve been sharing my trials and tribulations of getting ready to run in my blog: 482gr8: A two-year journey to the best shape of my life.

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I’m Marching Against Monsanto

Posted in 482gr8: A two-year journey to the best shape of my life on May 24, 2013

I am deeply troubled by the state of our nation’s food supply. I’ve posted about it before. I believe most of the cancers people suffer through are a direct result of…

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A Self-Care Revolution

Posted in 482gr8: A two-year journey to the best shape of my life, health & fitness on May 08, 2013

For the past few weeks I’ve been burning the candle at both ends. My mornings started either at the gym or at physical therapy. Once at work it was go, go,…

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Volunteering at the Country Music Marathon

Posted in 482gr8: A two-year journey to the best shape of my life, health & fitness, home & garden on April 28, 2013

Cold. Constant rain. Five and a half hours standing on my post-surgery foot. That was my Saturday.

I volunteered during the first shift of the Country Music Marathon. Here’s a recap of…

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What Can I Do After Boston?

Posted in 482gr8: A two-year journey to the best shape of my life, news on April 16, 2013

Like most people, I am shocked and saddened by the terrible events that occurred during yesterday’s Boston Marathon. And I’m baffled by the location of the attack. There’s a message going viral…

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Starting Over: It’s Never Too Late

Posted in 482gr8: A two-year journey to the best shape of my life, work & money on April 14, 2013
I'm glad I still allow myself to dream.read more »

my comments

Response to: A Self-Care Revolution

Comment posted on May 11, 2013 at 8:45 am:
"I love that, F.B.! I'm going to be starting a yoga class that's offered at my office. I'm looking forward to it...." (read comment)

Response to: Entering Unchartered Territory: Wheat-Free Living

Comment posted on February 8, 2013 at 6:34 am:
"We have a Trader Joe;s here in Nashville and believe it or not, I've never shopped there. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!..." (read comment)

Response to: Going White

Comment posted on January 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm:
"You go! You look fabulous. I'm not coloring my hair. I've got silver streaks at my temples and forehead and lots of individual silver strands throughout. I say "bring it on!"..." (read comment)

Response to: I can't sweat tomorrow; we haven't even met

Comment posted on January 25, 2013 at 8:26 am:
"HF, I think you'll find answers to your questions if you read Marian's response to Anonymous' comments. As to your comment, "But after 13 years I would have thought that you could look at the future again," I spent 15 years working in the hospice ind..." (read comment)

Response to: I can't sweat tomorrow; we haven't even met

Comment posted on January 25, 2013 at 8:21 am:
"This post is just lovely. Namaste...." (read comment)