RUNNERS: Looking for Support for Running and Weight-Loss Goa

liisav

Kathy, You will see that once you are hooked you just want to gradually go a little further and then one day, you'll just be running half-marathons and then maybe marathons yourself.

Great training/racing plan you have.

Kath712

Kathy, You will see that once you are hooked you just want to gradually go a little further and then one day, you'll just be running half-marathons and then maybe marathons yourself.

Great training/racing plan you have.

You are probably right. Just a year ago, if anyone would have told me I would be running 5K's, I would have laughed in their face. :laugh: Now here I am running 5K's and (possibly) considering 10K.

CoraGregoryCPA

I like this blog! I want to be friends with everyone here!!

Name: Cora
AGE: 31
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 155
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 150
WEIGHT GOAL: 140 (I would be happy with 140, but I'd probably want to be in the 130's for longer runs.. that are set for far in the future)
ANY SPECIAL DIET: I'm confused!!!! Do I eat my exercise calories? Is it ok if I only eat at minimum the 1200??

UPCOMING RUN 1: Oct 2nd 5k run <-- first ever!!
UPCOMING RUN 2: Nothing definite, but would like to do a 10k before winter. However, winter comes here quickly, so it might have to wait till next Spring

I really need help with my diet while being a runner! I got a GArmin Forerunner 210 today. I'm very excited about using it tomorrow!!

I was always trying to eat all of my exercise calories plus I had some really bad days because of birthdays and.. well.. it just being summer Now I'm going to focus on eating at least the 1200 and if I eat more because I'm hungry then so be it.. but I'm not going to focus on eating all of my exercise calories.. I need to lose the lbs to run farther!! Right?

Cooriander

Cora - Good luck for your first race - you will love it! and hope you enjoy your Garmin. I want to get one myself so I can keep track of my pace.

I have completed 5Ks since posting on this thread, and have one upcoming race on Oct 1. I just got new shoes that are much better on my knees than my old ones. My 'old' shoes were hard, curious if shoes get harder as they age.. or is it my body that just gets softer... not sure.

Here are my stats:
Name: Maria
Age: 47
Heigh: 5'9"
Start Weight: 132
Goal Weight (under 130): 128
Diet: Just healthy, and avoid processed foods and bad fats.

Upcoming run: Oct 1, 5K Run
Running goal 1: Under 30 minutes.

reeldancer

Hi all - I have been dreaming of running ... This will get me moving I hope

Name: Eileen
Age: 42
Height: 5'7"
SW: 173
GW: 150-155
Diet: clean, unprocessed

Edit - forgot to post upcoming race

Oct 15 Newport RI - will run some portion of a 1/2 alongside my newphew who will be being pushed by his PT. I used to run a lot but had a plantar facia tear that was surgically repaired. I am cleared to run but dread the time it will take to build back up my distance. I fear I will be too impatient.

acciomuscles

Name: Sarah
AGE: 23
HEIGHT: 5'1"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 126.2
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 120
ANY SPECIAL DIET: Trying to manage my macros

UPCOMING RUN 1: September 17 - Christopher Newport University Alumni 5k
RUNNING GOAL: Under 36:00
WEIGHT GOAL: 125-126

UPCOMING RUN 2: October 29 - Blue Moon Wicked 10k (Virginia Beach)
RUNNING GOAL: No walking!
WEIGHT GOAL: 120

Cici2329

I'd like to join all of you. I'm a new runner. Ran my first race yesterday - 2 miles. I took it slow, but ran the whole time, so I was happy with that.

Name: Cici
AGE: 31
HEIGHT: 5'3"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 122
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 115
ANY SPECIAL DIET: non

UPCOMING RUN 1: 5K, October 8th
RUNNING GOAL: Finish