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200 lbs+ Nov 16th-Nov 22nd

GoRunIrish — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:03:14 GMT

Welcome back everyone to another week of inspiration and support for the hefty runner!!

If you are overweight and wanting to do something really great for YOURSELF, my cyber friend, you have arrived!!

We share stories, support and well qualified advice from people with real weight struggle and weight loss success.

So chime in, won't you? We love our die-hards and our newbies!

HAPPY RUNNING!!

C25k starting next week 11/16- who's in?

TAloha19 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:25:58 GMT

Ok, a little background on myself. I'm 28 (well, I will be in a couple of days), mother to a 2 year old, and about 40lbs. overweight. I have never been an athlete, and definately not a runner. I started the c25k program last summer, but living in Southern California, the heat killed me, and I quit. I had already signed up for a 5k mud run this past September, and it kicked my butt! But, it also made me realize how out of shape I am, and how badly I want to be in shape. SO... now that the weather has started cooling off, I thought I'd give it another go!

Anyone want to start it with me next week? I'm shooting form a M-W-F training schedule, but since my work schedule varies, it might move around a little bit.

Also, anyone who knows of any easy hikes or trails in Southern California, I'm definately open to suggestions to keep it fun!

wooot woot

Lion202 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:54:34 GMT

i can run 2 mile in 15min i trained realy hard none stop training i rock ever day i run oley weekend i had off

im so happy^^

5K in 9 Weeks Start 11/1

paygirl — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:19:56 GMT

Hi, My name is Tanya I am 42 and a newbie to running. I am going to start my training for a 5k on November 1, 2009 and run a 5k on January 1, 2010.

Would anyone like to join me?

That hurt!

RedSkirt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:34:42 GMT

W1D2 and my body is rebelling!!! Sore knees, sore hip flexors & one sore foot! What is going on here? Could it be because I usually run in the morning & this was in the late afternoon? The good news is that my lungs didn't burn today, but my goodness, do I feel every single day of my 40 years right now.

W1D1 October 17 or 18- who's beginning?

beachbum46 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:57:35 GMT

I'm back after a year and a half. This is my second attempt at becoming a RUNNER. This forum is the only way I finished the program last time, and with the help of the group, we encouraged each other and held each other accountable to finish each and every run and it made all the difference in the world. Unfortunately I stopped after completing the program. I need to try it again. Anyone else?? I KNOW it works!!

Reminder to people running at night....

Ericd3043 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:28:54 GMT

Hey,

This is just a reminder to the people running at night - especially the young ladies. PLEASE run with someone , tell someone when you will be out and approx. time of return, keep alert to where you are running and what is around you.

Tonight, there was an attack in the DC area just down the street where I work on a popular running path. It was raining so the trail was not as busy. A mid-20 year old was running when she was pulled off the trail , down a hill into the woods and was sexually assulted.

I am still trying to find out if it was someone who lived in our apartment complex since there are quite a few young ladies who run living there. It made me think to post something on here as a reminder. I know everyone likes the Ipods - but it might cause problems because you cannot hear someone come up behind you.

Keep safe and remind others to be alert. I would hate to hear it happens to someone on here.....

Are Sore Ankles Normal?

BreegirlRN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:27 GMT

I'm into my third week of running/walking, and my ankles are sore every time while I run. I keep thinking they're going to get stronger, but it's just as bad every time. I stretch before, I don't overdo it (i'm going about 1.2-1.4mi for my loop)... Do i just have weak ankles? Will they get stronger? Should I get some kind of ankle support? Thanks for your feedback!

Starting C25k tomorrow 9/29. Anyone want to Join?

Tika417 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:34:09 GMT

I've never been a good runner, so I feel this is a good way to start! I'm going to do my workouts on Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays. If anyone is starting, or not too far along lets stay in touch

Completed C25K - Anyone want to try going from 5K to 10K?

shosho27 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:15:39 GMT

Just finished C25K and am motivated to keep going. Still pretty slow at 12 minutes / mile, but I want to get more distance instead of speed at the 5K level. Thinking about this plan: http://www.halhigdon.com/10ktraining/10knovice.htm

Anyone want to join me in this? Running my first 5K race on Sunday and then was planning to start this plan on Tuesday next week.

Am I really that slow?

LoraCanRun — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:27:47 GMT

Signed my self up to by my 10 yr old daughters running buddy in a 5k. That was the motivation I needed to get back on the treadmill consistently. I've never been a fast runner, I'm only 5'0"...short legs. But at a comfortable pace it's taking me 55 minutes to go 3.25 miles. Every thing I read says that's at least twice, more like 3 times the norm. I know I could push for a little faster, and I will, but am I really that slow compared to everyone else?