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guest — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:26:12 GMT

Just got done with a new PR!!! woot woot! Ran the Mackinac Bridge 5.25 miles in 50:31 and a pace of 9:39 M/M Im so stoked I had to stop by and post. Weight still at #245 but I'm not giving up!!

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guest — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:03:01 GMT

Just checking in again. Love reading everyone stories. Mine is listed in my signature. Still plugging away little by little. I stopped running from Oct-Dec and my weight went right back up to 275# and I knew I had to start again, It was a slow start as I was only able to do 1 mile. Today I did 5 miles and my pace is 10:15 - 10:30. I was reading my signature and it made me proud to see what I have done. Just reading all your stories has renewed my dirve

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guest — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:54:55 GMT

Just updating my profile and catching up on reading. Still running and feeling good! Diet has gone to heck and I have put 15 lbs on in the last few months. I can fix it I know just not into it. Running is going great!!! still racing. Did the Crim and it was very fun. Got my blind daughter running again and have done two races as her eyes and that feels so good! Had a great time yesterday with my other daughter we pushed eachother at the right times and it just felt great to be with her as we ran across the Mackinac Bridge! If I can keep this going then anyone can!!!! keep at it guys....just run!!!! You reward yourself and family with each step!!!!! have a good day.....Mike

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guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 03:00:18 GMT

Well I finished the Half Marathon today...2 hrs 22mins with no walking....most difficult thing I have done since Army Basic Training when I was 18 yrs old. I am so proud you can not believe. However, yesterday I had thoughts about a full marathon.....tonight I have no desire to ever run that far.

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guest — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:32:42 GMT

Well the day has come. Ive lost 85 lbs! Ive put in the time! Ive had some set backs and time off with pain and injury. Tomorrow am, I will attempt my first Half Marathon. I followed HH half for beginers but Im worried that 10 miles was not long enough and it was so hard! Im excited and scared to death at the same time. This is by far the most diffacult thing can ever remember trying to do in life. Army Basic seemed less scary than this. Please wish me luck! after tomorrow I will no longer refer to myself as "fat man running" after tomorrow I will refer to myself as a runner!!!! Mike

What happened to me??? Hardest run yet!!!!

guest — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:56:46 GMT

Everything was going great!!! (see my signature) long run 9 miles 2 days ago. My first half is the 26th (10 days away) Today i went out to do a nice 5 miles. IT SUCKED!! My legs never got loose. I had to walk by mile 4 and on and off the rest of the way. My pace was 1:30 off my normal. All I can think is my diet yesterday was Terrible to say the least. Way to many calories and sweets. Any ideas. I thought I was doing great but now Im so sore ...it was not fun....Mike

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guest — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:59:20 GMT

Ran a new PR today ...until I checked in here only to see on my profile, I actualy tied my PR to the very second. Can you believe that? any way Im feeling good and still training for my first half on May 26th in Traverse City MI. Today should have been my long run of 8 miles but I gave the race my all so it will have to wait until Tuesday. Weight has leveled off around 225 for the last month or so. thats 80 lbs and counting.

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guest — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:08:46 GMT

Just checking back in. Got back in the grove 6 weeks ago, after a 10 week battle with shin splints. Happy to report Im back running again. Just had my 6 week weigh in and I lost 30 lbs and 19 inches overall. Lots of hard work with diet and exersize. Did a St Paddy day 5k. Not where I was but 30:25 wasent bad. Up to 5 miles again and shooting for my first 1/2 in May. 80 lbs in 8 months...Not bad if I say so myself. Anyway hello again......MT

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guest — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:39:32 GMT

I did it...I did it!!! old record for 5k was 30:11 I was shooting for 29:59 but I had a running buddy to push me and I did it in 27:40. Im so proud of myself, I just have to share!!! I just under 5 months I have lost 66 lbs and went from not being able to run 0.5 mile without dropping to the ground and gasping for air to 5k in under 30 min and 8 miles without walking. If I can do this anyone can. It just takes a slow determined desire!!!! UGAWANNA is the word that drives me. Thanks to all on this site for guidence and imput just through your own post.....MT

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guest — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:48:43 GMT

I have my 3rd 5k in the am. Been nursing a sore leg for about 2 weeks and have not run in 4 days. Pain is underneath and behind the shin bone mid way between the knee and ankle. Seems to hurt the worst when my foot strikes the ground. Motrin and Ice have helped and Im still shooting for my first time under 30 mins. Better news is im down to 234# today. Anyway wish me luck......Fat Man Running!!!!! UGAWANNA!!!! the word that drives me.