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One year of running
sarasemerar
Posts: 1 Member
I ran my first 5k April of 2014 and it took me 45 minutes to complete. I was 174 pounds. I decided then, enough was enough, time to get this figured out. I'm only 22! So I started running with my dad who runs 3-4 times a week. He worked with me until had a foot injury and I ran with my friends. One mile became two miles and two miles became three. In July of 2014, I decided, what the hell sign up for a half marathon! I kept running through the heat and everyone telling me I wouldn't be able to do it. The half marathon was in October 2014. Six months after my first 5k I completed a half marathon in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Slow, but completed. I weighed 145 at that time. Down 29 pounds. Fast forward to April 2015. I ran another 5k in 26:30 almost 20 minutes faster than the year prior. I currently weigh 133. A total loss of 41 pounds. Set your mind to it and you can do anything!
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Congratulations! You look great!0
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You look awesome! Great determination renders great results!0
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Very inspiring!0
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You look amazing! Congratulations on the weight loss and running a half-marathon!0
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Ur legs r fabulous!0
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Amazing! I'm so impressed at how much you have accomplished.0
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You look good! Congrats!0
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Loved this! I'm a noobie to running, I run a VERY slow 2k. Stories like these make me want to keep pushing!0
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Great Job!0
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Wow! You look great , inspirational! I've always wanted to be a runner. I admire those that do.What is your diet like? How many miles do you run a week?0
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Wow! You look great.0
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You look great!
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You look fantastic! Currently working on my run game, you're a great inspiration
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WTG! I have done a few 5ks and now working on my first 10k in Sept! Next step half marathon! Thanks for sharing your story!! Feel free to add me everyone so we run, sweat, encourage and lose weight together!0
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keep it up in the long term!0
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Amazing! I'm super inspired!0
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Great job! Thanks for sharing!!0
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Awesome work!! I too am becoming a runner! my goal is to complete a half marathon! Do you strength train as well? any specific plans you follow?
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Thank you for sharing!! Glad to hear you figuring this out at a young age!!! Many more healthier years ahead of you!
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Congratulations0
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Great job !!! You look amazing !0
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Well done!
That is an amazing improvement.0 -
Congratulations!!0
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