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zuyddyk98
zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
edited December 16 in Social Groups
I know we can group up and encourage each other while also making new friends along the way.
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  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I've just started running.....hope to do the Irish Jig next year!
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    awesome. are u running on a treadmill now? or have u been outside running?
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Treadmill. When it is consistently nice out, I will move out there.
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    yeah me too, I ran outside a day or two last week when it was nice. it was so much fun to finally run outside after being on the treadmill all winter.
    are u on a c25k plan or something like that now?
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I am just starting that actually. I started it in January, had a health issue and now I'm restarting it after the doc said I'm good to go.
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    I ran 5 1/2 miles last night. I hope to run this morning , we will see
    ..
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I've been seriously slacking this week because my parents are in town & I'm not getting a lot of sleep (night shift). I'll be hurtin next week I'm sure.
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    oh :-( ,

    I ran 2 miles today.. I have a 5 k race on Saturday.
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Nice! Where is the race?
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    its at walker ice & fitness. you know where that is?
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I do.

    How did you do?
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    I do.

    How did you do?

    I beat my best time by 30 seconds! ran 28:24. it was so much fun. I saved up energy and ran hard the last mile, I passed a lot of people who tired out at the end! it was cold out but I wore a long sleeve shirt which helped. I wish u coulda came out to root me on :-).
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Way to go!!!
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    Way to go!!!


    hey thanks,
    I'm so addicted to running now! I can't wait till my next race. my next race is in 2 weeks. I'm off work on Monday, I hope the weather is nice and I can run a few miles in the sun. have u ran at all this weekend?
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I'm not addicted to running yet lol

    I ran for about 10 minutes, then bagged it and went on the bike. My parents were in town and I was sorta lazy this weekend. Tuesday it's supposed to rain so I will probably run on Wednesday.
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    you were right about the rain on Tuesday, I went to the gym and ran 3 miles on the tredmill. my legs are sore tgis Wednesday morning, I think I'll give them a rest day today. reguarding my weight loss... I have just 10 pounds to go now till I reach my initial goal I set for myself back in early December. I may reassess and make a new goal weight at that time I'm unsure about that yet. how r you doing in your weight loss? are u doing a good job with not going over your calorie limit for the day?
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    What gym do you go to?

    Im doing well with my weight loss. I've only been at it for around a month and I'm down 25 lbs (Im positive most of its water weight) but my jeans are fitting better. I got the okay from my doc to start working out on April 1 (had an emergency appendectomy and had to wait until I was healed), so I'm hoping to see more changes this month.
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    What gym do you go to?

    Im doing well with my weight loss. I've only been at it for around a month and I'm down 25 lbs (Im positive most of its water weight) but my jeans are fitting better. I got the okay from my doc to start working out on April 1 (had an emergency appendectomy and had to wait until I was healed), so I'm hoping to see more changes this month.

    my gym membership is @ fitness 19. Its so close to me I can walk there in 5 minutes. :-) . fitness 19 is a good gym, & its only $10/ month. there r 3 in GR, kentwood, jenison, & on Leonard ave..

    I didn't run at all yesterday, but it was soo nice outside I went for a bike ride instead. today I will probably make it to the gym after breakfast, lift weights and run a few miles on the tredmill.

    you should join fitness 19 too if you live near one of them. the one on Leonard is brand new this year. I was going to join snap fitness. but they r much more expensive.

    besides running what other types of exercise do u plan on doing? a lot of people on this site do that dvd workout routine stuff, you going to do that too?
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I go to Family Fitness in Wyoming. There is one on Plainfield too I guess.

    I need to get a bike, mine got stolen out of my garage when I accidentally left it open. :grumble:

    I am doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. That chick is kickin my *kitten*, seriously!
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    I'm sorry about your bike.
    I dressed warm this morning and ran
    5.5 miles today... I'm feeling really good for my race in 2.5 weeks. my friends live the workout dvd called P90x. I don't see myself trying it but they say its great.
    it looks like today is going to be another beautiful day.
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    3.5 miles this morning. I woke up with sore knees, and calfs, after the run I feel great.
  • primalchaos
    primalchaos Posts: 135 Member
    I did the Jig this year, first time in long time. Next race is the Zombie dash on the 21st, then the Riverbank run. I have Diemer, Reeds, and Bridge after that, then to finish the summer the Warrior Dash on 9/15.
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    I'll be at the River Bank Run, but I'm working it with my niece.
  • primalchaos
    primalchaos Posts: 135 Member
    Wave if you see me in the herd :) I'm in the first heat of 5Kr's.
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    I did the Jig this year, first time in long time. Next race is the Zombie dash on the 21st, then the Riverbank run. I have Diemer, Reeds, and Bridge after that, then to finish the summer the Warrior Dash on 9/15.

    I'll be doing the warrior dash in GR then, too! :) My first one, pretty excited!
  • primalchaos
    primalchaos Posts: 135 Member
    I did the Jig this year, first time in long time. Next race is the Zombie dash on the 21st, then the Riverbank run. I have Diemer, Reeds, and Bridge after that, then to finish the summer the Warrior Dash on 9/15.

    I'll be doing the warrior dash in GR then, too! :) My first one, pretty excited!

    Yes me too. I just started running late last year so this is a new experience. I'm in the first wave in the dash to get out and get back to the fun at the finish line.
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    Not exactly near GR, but I do live in Holland. Always looking for buddies to run/train with. (pref female)..I run 11-12min miles. Anyone is ever in the area, feel free to contact me. :smile:
  • zuyddyk98
    zuyddyk98 Posts: 52
    I'm running in a 5 mile race on Saturday, i am really excited . I can't wait!
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    I'm running in a 5 mile race on Saturday, i am really excited . I can't wait!

    Good luck, I just ran my first race, a 10k in Ann Arbor on Sunday! Can't wait for the next one!
  • ToEKnee213
    ToEKnee213 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Wave if you see me in the herd :) I'm in the first heat of 5Kr's.

    Will do!!!
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