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| Location | San Antonio, TX |
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| Introduction | My name is Chad and I have lived in San Antonio since 2006. I have been married to Jill since 1996 and we have four wonderful kids (Benn, Josh, Arin and Rachael). I started the blog so that I can document my journey as a new runner. I came up with the name as I am an avid Star Wars fan. In June 2007 I was on a very dismal path as my weight had been on the rise; I was on blood pressure and cholesterol medicine. My health was going in the wrong direction. I felt like I would soon have diabetes and a shortened lifespan. I began walking during lunch in July 2007 as a way to get out of the office and to get some exercise. In November 2007 my friend Gil called and wanted me to participate with him in the San Antonio Marathon in November 2008. He wasn't suggesting that I run the marathon, but only to participate in one of the races that usually occur with the marathon. I agreed thinking I would do a walk. In June 2008 I came across two articles about the same 10k race and I knew that I was supposed to run that race. After running that race I was hooked and in July 2008 I started training for my first Marathon, the inaugural San Antonio Rock and Roll Marathon. |