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15. Dec 3, 2007 9:54 AM in response to: Guest
I run a 15 or 16 minute mile. That is on the treadmill though. Is there a big difference in my speed on the road?
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16. Dec 3, 2007 10:09 AM in response to: Guest
Agree with MrI and Melistic, it does not matter how your pace compares with others, focus on your improvement.

Also agree that your dh was a bit ambitious on your behalf, too bad you can't "trade down" to a shorter distance, after all it would not increase the total number of runners?
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17. Dec 25, 2007 11:27 PM in response to: Guest
Thanks to everyone for all your resposes. I know that slow and steady wins the race. It has taken me 16 months to lose 112 pounds. That is slow and steady. And I know it's a good thing.

I think between now and May I will just add an extra lap or two to my runs and just be happy with wherever I end up placing in the run in May. It is a long way off, so I have plenty of time for improvement.

I will be THRILLED to just be able to run it after walking it for 2 years in a row.

By the way, I also know that walking is awesome, too. I have been an avid walker for 4 years and before starting the C25K I averaged 20 miles a week.

I still LOVE to walk after my runs and on my days off! Walking ROCKS!

http://This message has been edited by Michelle2371 (edited Dec-03-2007).
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18. Dec 3, 2007 11:57 PM in response to: Guest
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You lost a whole person!

Congratulations!

And you are right, you did it the right way, losing a little less than 2 lbs. a week.

Just based on your determination, you will be very successful as a runner.

Also, most people who have lost a lot of weight and take up running are much less likely to get injured. Your legs are used to supporting more, so the stress of running isn't as bad with a much lighter body.
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19. Dec 25, 2007 11:27 PM in response to: Guest
9ultras,


Thanks for adding that.


http://This message has been edited by Michelle2371 (edited Dec-04-2007).
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