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Mellydo

5 posts since
Jul 10, 2008

Jul 11, 2008 3:32 PM

Hi everyone and anyone who may read this,

I just want to say I just joined today because i looked in the
mirror and had no clue who was looking back at me. I was oriinally
terrified by this whole process, but i have to say, you all are so
supportive of each other!!! There is so much advice floating around and
encouraging words! You have all truly inspired me to jump into my new
beginning. Thank you! All of you!!! Pavement here i come.....

penelope2

7 posts since
Jul 10, 2008

1. Jul 12, 2008 3:01 PM

in response to: Mellydo

Re: new to all of this

Welcome! Boy can I relate to your mirror situation! I can tell you that in the brief 3 weeks I've been doing this I'm loving the look of my calves-hey exercise works!!!! What "plan" are you doing? How's it going?

Mellydo

5 posts since
Jul 10, 2008

2. Jul 12, 2008 5:10 PM

in response to: penelope2

Re: new to all of this

Plan?... HAHAHA!!!! Just Kidding. You know honestly its difficult getting up in the morning to start my morning walk/runs. But I'm doing it. I'm sore, tierd but trying, I do so far one mile a day four days a week and hoping to increase each week. I plan on registering for my first 5k or 10k by october to give myself a goal and possibly work my way up to a half marathon in January. Please wish me luck!!!!

quiteaday

5 posts since
Jul 12, 2008

3. Jul 12, 2008 11:09 PM

in response to: Mellydo

Re: new to all of this

Hi, I'm in the same boat. I've always struggled with weight, but I saw a picture of myself recently and realized I'd hit a new low.. Hopefully, this running thing, combined with a few changes in diet ,will help get my body back in check. : )

Mellydo

5 posts since
Jul 10, 2008

4. Jul 12, 2008 11:35 PM

in response to: quiteaday

Re: new to all of this

hey quiteaday,

It's so wonderful to not feel alone in all this. I hear it gets easier but i have always had this constant struggle with weight and diet. I wish you luck and support. I'm a little scarred to be honest. I have been down this road before I tend to do great for the first 3 weeks then i tend to slowly slack. Thats why this time I've decided to register now for a 5K so i am commited.They say once you do a race you really get to have fun. I hope so!

coyleks

2 posts since
Oct 31, 2007

5. Jul 13, 2008 1:16 AM

in response to: Mellydo

Re: new to all of this

You've set your goal. Now just take all the great advice and go for it. You can do it. Believe it. I was "new to all of this" only 5 short years ago. It's fun. I love it. I live to do it.

Katie C.

Jojo_tkc

73 posts since
Apr 15, 2008

6. Jul 13, 2008 11:15 AM

in response to: Mellydo

Re: new to all of this

Welcome and good luck with your training. The best advice I can give is to listen to all of the good advice on this forum especially the ones about not adding too much at one time. It was only about 3 months ago that I started training and have taken it easy the whole way. Now I'm up to running 3 miles a couple of times a week. Just keep your own comfortable pace and stick to the 10% rule that Len is always talking about and you'll come along fine.

Mellydo

5 posts since
Jul 10, 2008

7. Jul 14, 2008 6:29 AM

in response to: Jojo_tkc

Re: new to all of this

10% rule? I guess i missed that part, can you tell me where to find that? i've only started this week so i've got a lot to learn.

lenzlaw

3,119 posts since
Jan 18, 2008

8. Jul 14, 2008 11:38 AM

in response to: Mellydo

Re: new to all of this

Mellydo wrote:10% rule? I guess i missed that part, can you tell me where to find that? i've only started this week so i've got a lot to learn.

The general rule is to limit your weekly mileage increases to 10%. For instance, if you do 20 miles this week, do no more than 22 next week. Of course, in the early stages of your running program this can be difficult or impossible to follow. So if you did 8 this week, next week you could do 9 or maybe 10, but slow down a little while you're at it.

Len

Urbster

190 posts since
May 27, 2008

9. Jul 14, 2008 7:02 PM

in response to: lenzlaw

Re: new to all of this

I started running last year, not very serious, I topped out at 4 miles a couple times a week but also went to the gym. Then I got super serious this May and now run 6 days over 20 miles a week. Here's insentive, this time last year to now: I went from an extra large to a small. I can shop in any store for clothes and not wonder if they'll have my size, or think other people are wondering what I'm doing there instead of the fat lady shop. For the first time in my life I have leg muscles. Also sometimes I have to remember to eat more because I'm burning off too many calories. So yes running has been berry berry good to me. I'm sure you will find it so as well. Good luck and keep going!!

Jojo_tkc

73 posts since
Apr 15, 2008

10. Jul 14, 2008 8:21 PM

in response to: Urbster

Re: new to all of this

Dang Urb! I wish I could see some results like that. I guess I need to actually start increasing my mileage and stop being a slacker. I haven't been completely slacking though. I did start doing regular 3 milers last week but this week I'm moving so it's going to be hard to actually get any running done.

Urbster

190 posts since
May 27, 2008

11. Jul 15, 2008 6:11 AM

in response to: Jojo_tkc

Re: new to all of this

Well moving is a pretty good work out right there. Just to be clear to get to this point I also hit the gym pretty hard too. I think I had/having a mid life crisis. I'm just glad it didn't manifest in buying a new sports car instead.

Jojo_tkc

73 posts since
Apr 15, 2008

12. Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM

in response to: Urbster

Re: new to all of this

LOL, yeah that's a good point and congratulations on your progress thus far.

Mellydo

5 posts since
Jul 10, 2008

13. Jul 15, 2008 8:26 PM

in response to: Urbster

Re: new to all of this

Wow Urbster!!!!!! Talk about motivation, with results Iike that i guess i shouldn't have canceled my gym memebership two weeks ago. It sat untouched for a year. I figured I would start with running and gaining self motivation. I'm trying to be the little engine that could, I think i can, I think i can.... working up to I knew i could. =) Thank you for sharing your story with me, it means more than you know!

Urbster

190 posts since
May 27, 2008

14. Jul 16, 2008 5:13 PM

in response to: Mellydo

Re: new to all of this

I belonged to a gym for years before I figured out you had to go to it too.

Sometimes the times just right to make a change, don't loose the drive to do it and you'll win the battle. I'm very happy to have helped motivate you. And that means more to me than you know!

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