Woke up at 5:30AM this morning and went for a run throught the thick humidity. It is the kids first day of school so I wanted to up and out early so that I have time to get showered and dressed before the morning excitement. Luckily they are still at an age where they look forward to seeing their friends they haven't seen in a while.

Happy back to school day everyone:)

Hi everyone

Started the C25  back in May, after getting up to W3D2 I had to stop in June because of injuries to both my knees.  I started using the exercise bike and the elliptical machine for the June/July.  I was using them steady for a month, but I really did not enjoy it.  I kinda fell out of the exercising thing in July/Aug.  But I started using them again the last 2 weeks.   Today I am restarting the C25...  I am going to go easy and try not to reinjure my knees again.  Weight in May was 275 lb,  I got down to to 262 lb in June and I had managed not to put any weight on since June even though I slacked off on the exercising.  Today is a new day!  I got new sneakers and my orthotic inserts and I am back on W1D1.

Cheers

After over a year hiatus due to injury and plain old just giving up on myself, I'M BACK!

WhenI did the C25k early in 2011, I was miserable and in pain with every step.  I kept at it and finished a few races but after a few months, I ended up with a nasty broken leg, which was seriously demotivating.  I didn't do a thing, exercise-wise, for over a year.  This spring I decided I was fed up with my weight and appearance (I was 2lbs shy of the weight I was when 9 months pregnant with my daughter) so I got a personal trainer.  That was the best thing I could have ever done for myself!  My trainer is great.  He's a good mix of realistic and challenging.  He's helped me to eat cleaner and gain strength. 

After working out with him for almost 5 months, I decided to give running a try again.  I had my gait evaluated and I've been working on specific exercises to strengthen certain muscles to help with the chronic shin splints and calf tightness I've always had. 

I've been running for about 3 weeks and I'm happy to report that its going better than ever!  I can tell the strength training has helped.  I am nearly pain free when running (I think there is always a certain amount of discomfort associated with it, even if you're a 110lb marathoner).  I'm definitely easing into it very slowly.  I do not want to get injured again!

If you're new here, keep at it!  Its worth the pay off of being stronger in both mind and body.

Wideguy,

I too stopped, just for a day mind you. Thought about taking just 2 days off, a week off, turned in to a month.... then more (can't remember my last post here... DOH!). lol

I am back now and running a little different program (5k-101) but want to get back to 5k-land... a little harder program so far, but I have been trying to keep to 10 min/mile during the run portion... will need to slow up a little (maybe)

You are and will always be an inspiration to all of us. You have tenacity on your side, why else would you post here? You still have that spark!

I had gotten down to 212 lbs over 2 years ago and decided to take a couple days off (19months too much). I have crept back up 225 as of yesterday. I woke up @ 4:30 am today and had a run... I am a bit worn, but it is a good feeling of worn.

Don't worry about the weight... it will come off

Good shoes are a MUST!. I had always suffered from shin-splint,s even in my military days. I went to the local running store (privately owned) and they did a video look at the way I ran and set out a number of the "type" of shoe they said I would need (heavy pronator). So the price range for the shoes they brought out were from $58-$126 and said try each of them on (4 different brands) and pick the one that felt best to me. I paid retail, but it has been worth it.... no foot/shin issues in 2 years, On my second set of the same shoe....

You CAN do this..... you WILL do this!

Nice thread. I started running a couple months ago. I went north of 200 and decided to get to work. My dad struggled with weight (up to 285 at 6') and high blood pressure. With the family genes working against me, running seemed like a way to head in the right direction. I ran earlier this year and did 12 minute miles, they got longer after 12 years away from exercise and gaining some bad habits. Anyway, I've pushed hard and did a half a couple weeks ago. Looking to try a full marathon in spring.

Glad to see a thread where people aren't talking about qualifying for the Boston Marathon or their next ultra.

Best,

VCS

www.vomitcoloredshoes.wordpress.com

Weight still dropping, blood pressure dropping. Cholesterol dropping. Confidence rising!

Get out there people.