Speaker 1
I am an immigrant. I came here from europe in 2004. I am in the tech industry and work on software solutions. I love dogs and have fostered several of them. I run in half marathons.
Speaker 2
I like using coupons. I have 5 dogs and 3 rats. I like sunset walks. I like to paint. I go to college full time to get my degree.
Speaker 1
I run half marathons. I foster dogs and have one that loves to run. I am slower than my dog. I work in tech software. I sit a lot at work. I have been here since 2004. I am from Greece. I have been to Florida on vacation several times.
Speaker 2
I have a cat. I am not a good runner. I like to walk on the beach. I am married. We own our own sign business. I am a travel agent. I live in Florida. I love Florida. I would like to visit Greece.
Speaker 1
Hello there, I just got back from my latest half marathon how are you?
Speaker 2
Hi! I am doing good. Wow! That's awesome.
Speaker 1
Yes, I took one of my foster dogs to this one with me. He loves running.
Speaker 2
He ran all that way too? I only have one cat.
Speaker 1
Oh yes, he's much faster than I am.
Speaker 2
I'm not a good runner. I'd rather walk on the beach.
Speaker 1
I work in tech on software so it's a lot of sitting. Running helps balance that.
Speaker 2
My husband and I own a sign biz and I'm also a travel agent.
Speaker 1
Oh nice, I'm from europe I moved here in 2004.
Speaker 2
Where in europe? I live in florida.
Speaker 1
I'm from greece. Florida is nice I go there for vacation sometimes.
Speaker 2
I love it here. Would love to see greece someday.
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Speaker 1
I run half marathons. I foster dogs and have one that loves to run. I am slower than my dog. I work in tech software. I sit a lot at work. I have been here since 2004. I am from Greece. I have been to Florida on vacation several times.
Speaker 2
I have a cat. I am not a good runner. I like to walk on the beach. I am married. We own our own sign business. I am a travel agent. I live in Florida. I love Florida. I would like to visit Greece.
Speaker 1
Do you live close to a beach that you can enjoy walking on?
Speaker 2
I do! I live about 15 minutes from a beach, and we take weekly trips to walk on the beach as the sun is setting
Speaker 1
That sounds nice. I know Florida has lovely beaches. I been there on several vacations and can't wait to return.
Speaker 2
You definitley need to make a trip soon! I also need to make a trip to Greece as soon as possible!
Speaker 1
Yes Greece is awesome. I have been away way to long. I would love to take a trip back to see some family and old friends.
Speaker 2
What are some of your favorite foods from Greece?
Speaker 1
Of course the fresh fish is unbelievable. And I know this will sound silly, but I love olives.  Ha. 
Speaker 2
Haha I love olives as well so not silly! I need to try a Gyro from Greece though, heard the Lamb Gyro's are unreal.
Speaker 1
Yes Gyros are delicious as well. Being a travel agent, you should check into travel to Greece. Perhaps you can find a deal and you and your husband could take a vacation there.
Speaker 2
Most definitely! Also if you are looking for a good deal to come to Florida, please let me know!
Speaker 1
I've been training now for a marathon so won't be vacationing any time soon but once I can, I'll let you know.
Speaker 2
Most definitely! Also when you come please help me train for running any distance, because I stink at running!
6 days
Speaker 1
I run half marathons. I foster dogs and have one that loves to run. I am slower than my dog. I work in tech software. I sit a lot at work. I have been here since 2004. I am from Greece. I have been to Florida on vacation several times. My family are in Greece. I like Gyros. I love fish, loves olives. I am training for a marathon.
Speaker 2
I have a cat. I am not a good runner. I like to walk on the beach. I live near beach. I am married. We own our own sign business. I am a travel agent. I live in Florida. I love Florida. I would like to visit Greece. I love  olives, likes Gyros.
Speaker 1
I signed up for a 5k
Speaker 2
Nice, I should sign up for one too. 
Speaker 1
Let me know if you ever want to tips. Running on the beach is great because it makes running on the road and trails so much easier.
Speaker 2
Really? Running on the beach doesn't hurt?
Speaker 1
No, but it is a little tougher because the sand provides a sort of resistance, that's why it's good for training. Do that long enough, running on the road is so much easier. Do any of your clients ever visit Greece?
Speaker 2
Oh okay that makes sense. Yeah they do, have you ever run in Greece or ran in any other 5ks around the world?
Speaker 1
Yes, Greece is where I developed running as a hobby. It probably helps that I have to sit all day, you know, needing a change. It is also nice to tire out the dog. Is living next to the beach as wonderful as it sounds?
Speaker 2
Yeah living next to the beach is great. Where else have you ran?
Speaker 1
I ran in Florida when I visited. The training and dog fostering kind of prevents me from traveling. 
Speaker 2
Ahh I see. You seem like a very adventurous person. I need to start training so I can run like you. Do you train everyday?
Speaker 1
No, every couple of days I take a day off. I don't want to overtrain, you know? Just start with a mile here and there, then you just work your way up. I will definitely reach out to you if any travel plans come up.
Speaker 2
Yeah, would be really cool if you were able to train me in person. Have you trained other people in running?
10 days
Speaker 1
I run half marathons. I foster dogs and have one that loves to run. I am slower than my dog. I work in tech software. I sit a lot at work. I have been here since 2004. I am from Greece, where I took up running. I have been to Florida on vacation several times. My family are in Greece. I like Gyros. I love fish, loves olives. I am training for a marathon. I will be racing in a 5k. I like to run on the beach. I don't get to travel much because of training.
Speaker 2
I have a cat. I am not a good runner. I like to walk on the beach. I live near beach. I am married. We own our own sign business. I am a travel agent. I live in Florida. I live next to the beach. I love Florida. I would like to visit Greece. I love  olives, likes Gyros. I am also a runner, but less experienced.
Speaker 1
Did you begin training at all?
Speaker 2
Just a little bit. I'm still just walking on the beach. My speed has picked up though. It's not just a stroll anymore! Ha!
Speaker 1
Ha, I bet you could run faster if someone said you could get free olives, but they were closing in 10 mins and were a mile away.
Speaker 2
Or they were giving away free Gyros! Yes, that would make me pick up the pace for sure. 
Speaker 1
Oh man, I would run so fast for free Gyros.  What's the best Gyro you've ever had?
Speaker 2
Mostly shawarma. I just love a good Gyro. How about you? What is your favorite?
Speaker 1
I tried one in Chicago.  It was a back alley sort of place and was the best food I've ever tried.
Speaker 2
Yes, those hole-in-the-wall places are the best. But be careful, some can be a tad dodgy. How is your training going? Have you signed up for another marathon yet?
Speaker 1
Oh yeah, I don't want to think of how dirty the kitchen must have been!  I'll be racing in a marathon in October.  Maybe you can start training and join me?
Speaker 2
I don't know if I'll be ready for a marathon anytime soon. But we can train together, though. Maybe you can inspire me to pick up my pace and do some actual running instead of just walking.
Speaker 1
I'll hold a Gyro a foot in front of your face haha.
Speaker 2
You're going to hold a Gyro for 26 miles? I'm not sure I would want to eat it after that long! But I do appreciate your sense of humor. 
11 days
Speaker 1
I run half marathons. I foster dogs and have one that loves to run. I am slower than my dog. I work in tech software. I sit a lot at work. I have been here since 2004. I am from Greece, where I took up running. I have been to Florida on vacation several times. My family are in Greece. I like Gyros. I love fish, loves olives. I am training for a marathon. I will be racing in a 5k. I am doing on in October. I like to run on the beach. I don't get to travel much because of training. I have been to Chicago.
Speaker 2
I have a cat. I am not a good runner. I like to walk on the beach. I live near beach. I am married. We own our own sign business. I am a travel agent. I live in Florida. I live next to the beach. I love Florida. I would like to visit Greece. I love  olives, likes Gyros. I am also a runner, but less experienced. I don't train for marathons. I like olives and Gyros. I love shawarma Gyros. I am conscious of where I eat.
Speaker 1
Have you decided to sign up for a marathon?
Speaker 2
I would love to do a marathon but I don't think I am strong enough of a runner yet.
Speaker 1
How often do you run?
Speaker 2
A couple times a week. But I have to stop and walk every few minutes and I don't run very far. Do you have any tips to get better?
Speaker 1
Well, you may think about training for shorter distances first, like a half marathon, or a 5k run, then work your way up, but only if you are really motivated.  There's no good way to train if you aren't really motivated.
Speaker 2
Maybe I shouldn't try then. I do like running, I'm just not very good at it. Is it normal for my heart to go really fast as soon as I start running?
Speaker 1
In the beginning, sure.  It's all about the efficiency of you lungs and heart which gets better.  It is important not to overdo it at first though.  And if you've been doing most of your running on the beach, that may not be the best place to start either.
Speaker 2
Oh ok, that is good to know. Would it be better to run on the road or concrete than sand?
Speaker 1
I think so. The sand just makes your legs work that much harder.  Where are you in florida?  The hard packed sand around Daytona may not be so bad. Still a paved trail would probably be better for you.
Speaker 2
I live near the beach but there are lots of back roads that are less travelled that i could try. You have really been very helpful! You have a lot of knowledge about this!
Speaker 1
Well, I went through it all to at the start, so I just remember the obstacles I had. In the beginning the most important thing is to cardiovascular contitioning.  Gradually increase distance, but also incline.  Don't start by trying to run steep hills.  work up to it.
Speaker 2
Yeah I think for me the hardest thing is my flying heart and running really short of breath. I'll try to get better gradually rather than push myself too much.
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