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Greetings! My name is Thomas Kennedy. I was overweight and out of shape, but I decided to do something about it.

Here I journal my transformation from fat to fit as I train for my first ultramarathon. Please post a comment and cheer me on!

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My Three In Three Challenge

On Thanksgiving, 2009, I set three goals that I am working toward achieving within three years (My Three In Three Challenge):

Goal 1: Quit Smoking (100%)

I achieved this goal around Thanksgiving 2009. I have been smoke free ever since.

Goal 2: Lose 50 Lbs. (30%)

I've taken a major step backwards in my weight loss. I stopped paying attention for a few months and gained 15 lbs! Time to hit the big reset button. I have rejoined Weight Watchers and will get back on track.

Goal 3: Complete an Ultramarathon (84%)

My longest trail run so far was a fat ass (self supported) trail marathon which is about 84% of my 50K ultramarathon distance goal. I've now started training for a Fat Ass 50K Trail Event that I have scheduled near my birthday. Maybe you will join me?

My Trail Race Milestones (Planned)

Fat Ass 50K (July 2012)
Rockledge Rumble 50K (Nov 2012)
Rocky Racoon 50 Mile (Feb 2013)
Palo Duro 50 Mile (Oct 2013)
Bandera 100K (Jan 2014)
Rocky Racoon 100 Mile (Feb 2014)

My Trail Race Milestones (Completed)

Rockledge Rumble 15K (Nov 2010)
Cross Timbers Half-Marathon (Feb 2011)
Fat Ass Trail Marathon (June 2011)

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The Trail Jogger Topics

Articles
Bucket List
ChiRunning
Endurance Nutrition
Goal 1--Quit Smoking
Goal 2--Lose 50 lbs.
Goal 3--Complete an Ultramarathon
Hill Workouts
Hydration
Injury
Just for Fun
L-Five Reports
Mountain Biking
Nutrition
Paleo Diet for Athletes
Plantar Fasciitis
Product Reviews
Quotes
Race Reports
Running With Your Dog
Strength Training
Trail Run Reports
Trail Running Fitness Test
Training Plans
Treadmill Runs
Videos

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The Trail Jogger's Ultra Bucket List

Barkley Marathons (Tennesse)
Canadian Death Race (Alberta, Canada)
Comrades Marathon (South Africa)
Hardrock 100 Endurance Run (Colorado)
Hurt 100 Mile Endurance Run (Hawaii)
JFK 50 Mile (Maryland)
Leadville Trail 100 (Colorado)
Marathon Des Sables (Sahara Desert)
Rocky Racoon 100 (Texas)
Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (France/Switzerland/Italy)
Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run (Vermont)
Wasatch Front 100 (Utah)
Western States 100 (California)

The Trail Jogger's Favorite Products

Asics Gel-Kahana Trail Shoes
BodyGlide Anti-Chafe Balm
Clif Bar Energy Bars
Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS Watch
Gu Energy Gels
Nathan HPL #020 Hydration Vest
Petzl Tikka XP 2 Headlamp
Strutz Sole Angle
Succeed! S! Caps
Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend

The Trail Jogger's Favorite Books

A Step Beyond (Allison)
Born To Run (McDougall)
ChiRunning (Dreyer)
Lore Of Running (Noakes)
Racing Weight (Fitzgerald)
Relentless Forward Progress (Powell)
Running Through The Wall (Jamison)
The Paleo Diet for Athletes (Cordain)
Ultramarathon Man (Karnazes)

The Trail Jogger's Favorite Articles

25 Best Trail Running Destinations (US)
7 Mistakes To Avoid On Long Runs
Benefits of Long Runs
Completing Your First Ultramarathon
Enhancing Recovery
Fluid & Electrolytes 101
Getting Through Your First Ultra
How To Run
Know Thy Sweat Rate
The Long Training Run
The New Rules of Hydration
Ultramarathon Training Plan

The Trail Jogger's Disclaimer

Although nutrition and fitness have become passions of mine, I'm not a professional. Talk to a doctor before making any changes in your diet or exercise habits.