My name is Adrian and I’m a 24 year old from Pittsburgh, PA. “YO ADRIAN, I DID IT!” I’m a former 230 lb girl, and I’m now a marathoner x2. Don’t be afraid to ask me anything! If I can inspire just 1 person to change their life, then I’ve done my job. Remember that I’m not a doctor or a licensed personal trainer. The information I offer is based on knowledge from research and personal experience. All opinions are my own. Please consult a physician before beginning any new weight loss and/or fitness program. Thank you for visiting.Please read all Q&A, running tip pages, weight loss tip pages, etc. before asking a question! It’s nearly impossible for me to answer every single question due to the daily increase in my number of followers. If I don’t answer your question, please don’t take it personally. Chances are, it’s already been previously asked and answered. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. It’s really appreciated. **EDIT (01/25/12): If you do not have a Tumblr account or if you do, but want to remain anonymous, please provide an email address in which I can contact you with a response to your question. Anonymous questions have to be publicly posted for me to be able to answer and I don’t necessarily want to clutter up everyone’s dashboard. Thank you for your cooperation. Fearful to Fearless Pictures & Videos Reliving The Magic Motivation Station Healthy Living Tips Healthy Recipes Training Adventures Life Beyond Running Fear less. Do more. Features / Press Release Product Reviews Guest Posts Highest Weight: 230 lbs (Never again.) Lowest Weight: 106 lbs (Big no no.) Current Weight: 120 lbs (Thank you muscles.) Total Weight Loss: 110 lbs Height: 5’4” Began: April 2009 Ended: April 2010 Current Goals: Maintenance & Toning Starting BMI: 39.5: Obese Ending BMI: 20.6: Normal Weight Starting Jean Size: 22 Ending Jean Size: 5 Starting Shoe Size: 10 Ending Shoe Size: 8 Starting Bra Size: 42 DD Ending Bra Size: 34 A/B Starting T-Shirt Size: 2X Ending T-Shirt Size: S Started Running: January 2011 Fastest Mile: 7:25 Minutes Longest Distance: 50 Kilometers 1 Mile: 7:24 Minutes (1) 5K: 23:24 Minutes (17) 10K: 54:56 Minutes (3) 10 Mile: 1:31:30 (2) Half Marathon: 1:58:34 (2) Full Marathon: 4:14:02 (2) 50K Trail Run: 8:14:16 (1) Relays: Varies (1) Challenge Runs: Varies (3) Awards Won: 5 *(#) = Number Completed 1 Mile: Sub 7 Minutes 5K: Sub 23 Minutes Half-Marathon: Sub 1:50 Hours Marathon: Sub 4 Hours Distance: 50 Miler Dream Marathon: Disney Marathon 2013 Events:The Biggest Loser Half - August 17, 2013Akron Marathon - September 28, 2013 My Current Plan: Base Building Current Training Week: Injury Recovery My Shoes: Anything Brooks Running Best Viewed in Mozilla Firefox Tumblr (3.0; @chasefear)http://www.chasefear.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7a65ac2383bafd10a1883d71d0700fbb/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o8_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e9dd4502f31bf3cf16ee1c331321cad3/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/44a4b91dea0221f7f4e85f42fad76e13/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/eb017308932be4a01c1ec8cab7c144f4/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/40c6ac680134be3c3b2091dc8cba3ba0/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o5_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3fdf8485cb58d00c95dd07296cb8801b/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o6_r2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/40e706162599e5c2d8d7690b712eeb68/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/60bdaf8aa527892351c11ceab5662e33/tumblr_mn81kxQ7TW1qjqzr6o7_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Playlists to get you motivated! :)</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/51106643691http://www.chasefear.com/post/51106643691Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:56 -0400chasefearpower songsmotivation Congratulations! Please email me at crouch.adrian@yahoo.com (Albion Fit Winner as the subject...http://www.chasefear.com/post/50944421815http://www.chasefear.com/post/50944421815Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:24 -0400chasefeargiveawayalbion fit<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A1mQRQlbf1nXbazPEuSyij8&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>POWER SONG SATURDAY!</strong></p> <p><strong>SONG TITLE:</strong> 22<strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>SONG ARTIST:</strong> Taylor Swift</p> <p><strong>LYRICS:</strong> <a href="http://www.metrolyrics.com/22-lyrics-taylor-swift.html" target="_blank">click here</a></p> <p><strong>MUSIC VIDEO:</strong> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgFeZr5ptV8" target="_blank">click here</a></p> <p><strong>WHY I LOVE THIS SONG:</strong> This song is super fun! It’s perfect for summertime! :)</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50746330729http://www.chasefear.com/post/50746330729Sat, 18 May 2013 14:33:51 -0400chasefearpower song saturdayAs requested, I&#8217;ve compiled a post of my most favorite running related things. Garmin 610 -...http://www.chasefear.com/post/50684651600http://www.chasefear.com/post/50684651600Fri, 17 May 2013 19:19:00 -0400chasefearrunningrunning thingsrunning gearbrooks runningmotivationscrrcrunning helptipsrunning tips<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2ef0c3160e70930c97c6e8172724ce30/tumblr_mmt8bpzFxh1qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>5 miler after work in Boston, PA. :)</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50450546944http://www.chasefear.com/post/50450546944Tue, 14 May 2013 18:40:37 -0400 A couple of weeks ago, I received an opportunity to review a product from Albion Fit. The choice...http://www.chasefear.com/post/50273302074http://www.chasefear.com/post/50273302074Sun, 12 May 2013 13:56:00 -0400chasefeargiveawayreviewproduct reviewalbion fitswimwearfitness wear<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0c6259924746a64a3e314ffa57c4b2ae/tumblr_mmopks007f1qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Mother’s Day! Words alone cannot express how grateful I am for everything that you’ve given me over the years. I love you!</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50251782348http://www.chasefear.com/post/50251782348Sun, 12 May 2013 08:05:16 -0400chasefear<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/82eaadffbb3945fde285b06b82632091/tumblr_mmmxvbgWHQ1qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One year ago, I took a leap of faith. Despite the heartache from my past, something inside of me knew that this time, it was going to be different. The moment we met, I already felt like I had known you for a lifetime. And here we are one year later. One year of love, bliss, laughter, and crazy adventures. Here’s to many more years ahead of us. I love you with every fiber of my being. You truly are the best thing that’s ever happened to me Sean.</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50162696720http://www.chasefear.com/post/50162696720Sat, 11 May 2013 09:09:11 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b2efa6fd62f8998288fd2f96040e3839/tumblr_mmln41Yqs91qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Almost wedding time!</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50108642755http://www.chasefear.com/post/50108642755Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:13 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/60dfe7502cf52eebc0f0cbd29330c07d/tumblr_mml66sP1M51qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s Tim and Amy’s wedding day! So happy for you both! #may2012</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50089348473http://www.chasefear.com/post/50089348473Fri, 10 May 2013 10:13:40 -0400may2012<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3af3a0de9acb850a3bcd56554530e479/tumblr_mml1fcoA5p1qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Up to 6 miles and finally broke the 1 hour barrier again. Runner’s high. Found beauty in grey skies. #roadtorecovery #babysteps</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/50085198122http://www.chasefear.com/post/50085198122Fri, 10 May 2013 08:30:48 -0400babystepsroadtorecovery<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae2a1b0996dea1e4b52cda9be12ad176/tumblr_mmeebghuDf1qjqzr6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Monday motivation.</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/49804980872http://www.chasefear.com/post/49804980872Mon, 06 May 2013 18:26:04 -0400chasefearmotivatingwordsmotivationInspirational Quoteinspiration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/388a70e6d2932602291f2ea5ad60257e/tumblr_mm9uevYZUE1qjqzr6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I can’t believe that it’s been 1 year (tomorrow) since I’ve run my first marathon.</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/49585127803http://www.chasefear.com/post/49585127803Sat, 04 May 2013 07:25:43 -0400<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A6aq7GMgrdGo4gmocqXLslw&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>POWER SONG SATURDAY!</strong></p> <p><strong>SONG TITLE:</strong> Riot Rhythm<strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>SONG ARTIST:</strong> Sleigh Bells</p> <p><strong>LYRICS:</strong> <a href="http://www.songlyrics.com/sleigh-bells/riot-rhythm-lyrics/" target="_blank">click here</a></p> <p><strong>MUSIC VIDEO:</strong> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0swZ0QA1I_o" target="_blank">click here</a></p> <p><strong>WHY I LOVE THIS SONG:</strong> This song was on my running playlist in the summer of 2011. (Wow, time flies!) It’s so upbeat; I just love it! This band has quite a few good workout songs!</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/49583365171http://www.chasefear.com/post/49583365171Sat, 04 May 2013 06:33:58 -0400chasefearpower song saturday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e51bf1bba03b2412c3bc6e8d989cb9a8/tumblr_mm614cFvYW1qjqzr6o1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://www.chasefear.com/post/49428553914http://www.chasefear.com/post/49428553914Thu, 02 May 2013 06:00:12 -0400chasefearmotivationmotivatingwordsWhen I was amidst of finding out whether or not I had a sacral stress fracture a few weeks ago, I...http://www.chasefear.com/post/49250541534http://www.chasefear.com/post/49250541534Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:26:00 -0400chasefearfear less do moremt. summit challengeracerecappicturesbrooksbrooks runningbrooksidpureFlowscrrcrunner of steel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8ede1631518404ecbee59f89687b91e7/tumblr_mlwcdhfPcN1qjqzr6o1_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/27ca9a9ba9e9c1737d849aeb70ec6295/tumblr_mlwcdhfPcN1qjqzr6o2_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><strong>Chicken Salad!</strong><br/></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span>-1 cup diced grilled (cooked) chicken</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span>-1/2 cup chopped celery</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span>-1/3 cup halved red seedless grapes</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span>-1/3 diced red apple</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span>-1/4 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>-2 tbs fat free or light mayonnaise</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>-1 tsp Stevia or other natural sweetener</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>-1 tsp Mrs. Dash lemon pepper seasoning</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>-dash salt</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span><strong>Directions:</strong><br/></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span class="UFICommentBody"><span><span><span>Mix cooked chicken with the yogurt, mayonnaise, sweetener, seasoning, and salt until well blended. Then mix in the celery, grapes, and apple. This recipe serves 2. You can either eat it just as is, or you can slather the concoction in between 2 pieces of whole grain bread. Me? I used Pepperidge Farm 100% Whole Wheat Double Fiber bread. Before devouring this sandwich, I grilled each side in a smidgen of grape seed oil over medium heat.<br/></span></span></span></span></span></p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/49019579166http://www.chasefear.com/post/49019579166Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:25:58 -0400chasefearrecipefood<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A49nmsafpkJp2lDj9b4jkxh&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>POWER SONG SATURDAY!</strong></p> <p><strong>SONG TITLE:</strong> The Mighty Fall<strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>SONG ARTIST:</strong> Fall Out Boy ft. Big Sean</p> <p><strong>LYRICS:</strong> <a href="http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/f/fall_out_boy/the_mighty_fall.html" target="_blank">click here</a></p> <p><strong>MUSIC VIDEO:</strong> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPc4m_DGMMM" target="_blank">click here</a></p> <p><strong>WHY I LOVE THIS SONG:</strong>This is one of my favorite songs from Fall Out Boy’s new CD! The whole CD is amazing!</p>http://www.chasefear.com/post/49018772594http://www.chasefear.com/post/49018772594Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:14:42 -0400chasefearpower song saturdayIf you have a sweet tooth, I have just the thing for you! I recently have been given the opportunity...http://www.chasefear.com/post/48953613912http://www.chasefear.com/post/48953613912Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:21:11 -0400chasefearquestnutritionreviewproduct reviewfoodgiveawaycontest Last night after work, I headed into the city of Pittsburgh where an estimated 300+ runners...http://www.chasefear.com/post/48728400369http://www.chasefear.com/post/48728400369Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:19:00 -0400boston marathonprayforbostonBostonStrongPGHchasefearrunningpittsburghpavement runner