How Running Changed Me - My Story

runfoorun

Hi MFP Community! I was recently featured in the Runner's World 'How Running Changed Me' column and wanted to share it with all of you. I'm a newbie to MFP and still working on shedding some more lbs but I'm very proud of my success so far. Keep on keepin on MFP!

http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/how-running-changed-me-gilbert-hernandez

JessRaddatz

That is so awesome!! Great work!

Igotthatcake

oh thats wonderful! I am new to this 'runners world', I shall have a deeper look into it. It makes me quite sad actually because 3 years ago I LOVED running, I was really into it and my fitness improved immensely and I lost over 30 pounds doing it. It was great fun and the more weightI lost the stronger and faster I became...my health somewhat deteriorated and stopped my running all together. I can't even explain what a wonderful feeling you get whilst running, it feels like your on top of the world! I shall return soon, I am very much looking forward to it! Thank you for sharing this site, it will be lovely to read stories on running:) Congratulations on your success!

belgerian

Congratulations

runfoorun

Thanks guys! This column is filled with amazing stories. It was very cool to be included in them.

azulvioleta6

So jealous of you runners!

Way to go!

MargueriteMuguet

I am going to read this later, but in the meantime --> congrats! That is awesome for you, and the readers you will inspire i am sure

Reema_capricorn

I read your story on their website!! One of the best stories I have read in my life!! I love to read about overweight people who take up running and next thing you know they are running marathons!! I am soo envious of such great people! Keep it up!!

lbetancourt

Cool! Congrats on your success and that running is helping you acheive your goals. And, pretty cool that you are from Texas! That makes you extra awesome!

cds_momto3

Congrats, this is awesome!

_Waffle_

Motivation? I don't need no stinkin' motivation! :laugh:

What a great article. Nice write up and congrats.

Roxiegirl2008

That is awesome! Congrats!

runfoorun

Thanks all! I've gotten some amazing responses from this article! BTW, I just finished my 3rd 50 mile trail race this past weekend! Very happy about that.

sber6

Congratulations! I hope to run an ultra one day.

Lissa_Kaye

Gratz! I am hoping to be able to run soon after I get a little more weight off.

tracycmrn

That's great I did the c25k app last summer anyone who knows me I'd never run even if u chased me lol but I did it and completed it I'm starting The app over this week so I can try tbgo faster this time and I truly loved doing it please add me as a friend

LadyDi632015

Great story! You are such an inspiration! I started running about 2 years ago. I will never be fast but I love the endurance especially since it is something I never thought I could do. I am now training for my 3rd half marathon☺. What is your pace for ultra running and have you started a blog? I would love to follow it! Congrats on your race!

runfoorun

Thanks everyone! @ladydi632015, Good luck on your half marathon! My pace during ultras is relatively mediocre as I'm still usually the biggest guy on the trail but I'm working on it. Here is my blog link http://gilberthernandezrunner.blogspot.com/2015_01_01_archive.html