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Shawn here.

40-something-year-old male living in the Midwestern United States.

I was scrawny as a kid. The in my 20s, I found beer and gained quite a bit of weight. I'm definitely plus size right now but working to be skinny again. It's not easy when you're older, though.

But I don't let a little extra weight stop me. I hike, bike, and even trail run frequently. Last month, I finished my first half-marathon in 4 hours and 14 minutes. Next year, I'm going for the 50K (30something miles).

Other than that, I'm into forums, blogging, and writing.

Thanks for having me :)
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HikerShawn wrote: Thu Sep 11, 2025 2:18 am Shawn here.

40-something-year-old male living in the Midwestern United States.

I was scrawny as a kid. The in my 20s, I found beer and gained quite a bit of weight. I'm definitely plus size right now but working to be skinny again. It's not easy when you're older, though.

But I don't let a little extra weight stop me. I hike, bike, and even trail run frequently. Last month, I finished my first half-marathon in 4 hours and 14 minutes. Next year, I'm going for the 50K (30something miles).

Other than that, I'm into forums, blogging, and writing.

Thanks for having me :)
Thanks for joining the forum and congratulations on finishing your first half marathon. To me , that's a huge accomplishment, considering the time it took you. Very few people could keep pushing like you did!
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You are welcome to the forum. I love cycling too!
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It's greatly see you around. Welcome!
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Welcome, Shawn! That’s an inspiring journey—you’re proving fitness has no age limit. Completing a half-marathon is a huge achievement, and training for a 50K shows real determination. Your hobbies in forums, blogging, and writing will fit in perfectly here.
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Thank you everyone for the welcome :) It's truly appreciated!
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Great seeing you here Shawn! I can't wait for this second summer to go away so I can go out more and enjoy the outdoors in the fall lol. It's been super hot here in Missouri lately, and I'm sure it's not much better in your neck of the woods lol.
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Welcome to the site :) Enjoy your time here.
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