New way of thinking (running)

emorym

So I started running last September. I had never ran as exercise before this. My neighbor is in a Galloway group (Run/walk) and they were getting ready to start training for a half marathon. I decided that this would really help my weight loss / training goals. I had been spinning and swimming and doing weights and elipitical. I had lost about 20 pounds using MFP. Eating less and exercising really does work. I recently joined a triathlon club I wanted some more goals to train for after the half. They just posted the times of the members who completed the half. Mine was the slowest time. I was pretty bummed out by this. I knew I wasn't very fast, but being a guy I wanted to beat somebody. This morning it hit me I was thinking about this the wrong way. All during my training I was just trying to complete the half. I was not a runner and had never run 13.1 miles maybe in all my life. I actually enjoy running ( I am going to run the bridges tonight with my wife 5.5 miles with 3 bridges). I am in better shape then I have been in a long time. My pants fall off when I loosen my belt. I have leg muscles. I have lost 52 pounds I own running clothes, I have a nice road bike. And I can wrap a towel around my waist and not have to hold it to keep it from falling off. I am going to have to buy some smaller clothes and I am going to keep running as fast as I can. So when you go by me or someone passes you just be happy that you are out there and remember your miles count the same as the faster people.

emorym

So I started running last September. I had never ran as exercise before this. My neighbor is in a Galloway group (Run/walk) and they were getting ready to start training for a half marathon. I decided that this would really help my weight loss / training goals. I had been spinning and swimming and doing weights and elipitical. I had lost about 20 pounds using MFP. Eating less and exercising really does work. I recently joined a triathlon club I wanted some more goals to train for after the half. They just posted the times of the members who completed the half. Mine was the slowest time. I was pretty bummed out by this. I knew I wasn't very fast, but being a guy I wanted to beat somebody. This morning it hit me I was thinking about this the wrong way. All during my training I was just trying to complete the half. I was not a runner and had never run 13.1 miles maybe in all my life. I actually enjoy running ( I am going to run the bridges tonight with my wife 5.5 miles with 3 bridges). I am in better shape then I have been in a long time. My pants fall off when I loosen my belt. I have leg muscles. I have lost 52 pounds I own running clothes, I have a nice road bike. And I can wrap a towel around my waist and not have to hold it to keep it from falling off. I am going to have to buy some smaller clothes and I am going to keep running as fast as I can. So when you go by me or someone passes you just be happy that you are out there and remember your miles count the same as the faster people.

megancolleen

:flowerforyou: Great story! Keep up the great work!

mamaof2girls

WELL SAID!! :laugh: I too feel the same way! I can't run very far or very fast, but at least I am running!!

MTGirl

Way to go!! And great way to change your mentality - that rocks Congratulations on finishing the 1/2 marathon - that is an amazing accomplishment! Good work man :drinker:

cloverluv

That's awesome! Very inspirational!!

tabluedke

Thank you so much for sharing! Keep up the hard work! Soon you will at the top of the list!!


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dachinababe

you are such a inspiration..im starting my first half marathon this summer. I can't wait till them

ktthegr8

Good Work!!!:drinker: :drinker:

emorym

Thanks for all the replies This is a great place and It has really helped me. Keep setting those goals and you all rock!!!

jessmomof3

Good for you!!!!! I'm also a runner/ triathlete. I couldn't run a mile in high school, so to think at almost 32 I'm in better shape than I was then is pretty awesome. Good luck on your future races!! :flowerforyou:

healthymom2009

Thank you!!!!! I was on the treadmill today and a Skinny girl came in, ran like the wind and left. I was still there...jogging along. But I don't think she could last 60 min like I did! :glasses:

I am a runner.

MOMOFTWO29

Congrats, keep up the great work

LisaZaugg1976

very inspirational

Tri_Dad

Great story man, Thanks for sharing it.
I just started running recently and I am very much enjoying it. I know I'm not the fastest but I am getting better, faster and stronger every day and that is what matters. This post was a good reminder of this. Your kids should be proud of their father your setting a great example.

Cheers to us slow runners!:drinker: lol:laugh: