Beginner runners with 50 pounds or more to lose.

jvinmill

Hi Everyone,
On Sunday I will be starting week 4 of C25K. I am a beginner runner with ~55 pounds to lose. Would like to have more friends to run with me on this journey

jvinmill

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Anappy

Hi there.. More than 50 to lose here and I started an aerobic walking cd. I am now trying a walking/jogging cd. I don't know if I could ever jog on a regular basis but willing to work up to it.

Good Luck on your journey and feel free to add me

Anappy

PS... what does "bump" mean? LOL

jvinmill

Hi Annapy,
Walking jogging programs are how I got into running too. They really do work! I sent you a message in my friend request to let you know how bump works

brookident

I'm with ya! Friend me up! And I've got about 70 pounds to lose. I'm not entirely new to running though. About 5 years ago I moved to a city where I didn't have a car. I was walking everywhere. I was getting fitter everyday and eventually tried jogging/walking along the river in the city park. Eventually I ended up signing up for and completing a half-marathon!! Since then though, I live out in the country where I really need a car to get anywhere and the pounds started piling back on. I'd love to get back into running again but need to start from the very beginning....

Hab1978

HI! I actually just finished the C25K program a little over a week ago....and am completely amazed that now I can actually run! When I started, I swear anything more than 30 seconds and I felt as though I would DIE!! (Seriously) Anyway, I have lost almost 40 lbs and have at least 40 more to go. I'd love to join ya!

jvinmill

Added all of you! Thanks for your reply!

EvgeniZyntx

Also started a C25K program with my daughters - we sort of stopped (I went trekking and cycling) and will go back to it. Objective is a marathon in a year.... Feel free to add me.

snowbunnylove94

Friend me lol I have 60 pounds to loose:embarassed: and I need more supportive friends

ivan1964

Hello and welcome here. You can do anything you put your mind too. I hope you have a great day and feel free to add me if you wish.

TraMga

im new here.. I have no idea what bump means or what C25K is but i have about 50 lbs to loose and would love to join (:

Amfro

Just heard about this site and signed up yesterday, could use some friends. Running is a little ways off, till walking is less painful, but I have 60+ to take off and gotta start somewhere. What is C25k?

Amfro

Bump?

cartwoman

Same here though I finished C25K, but I'm still working on speed. It might seem hard in the beginning, but it's a really good programme to get you into running! Several weeks ago I couldn't even think I would be able to run for 30 minutes!

gh91

Hey!! I just started too! I definitely gotta do away with 55lbs or so. I'd love to have some new friends. Add me!!

CallMePat

I'm planning on starting my C25k program today. Hopefully up and able to run a in 9 weeks! I still have about 40 pounds to go.

jsj024519

I am not following the C25k program, but I am runner!

Lmezz11

Same boat... I have my first 5k in October! Add me if you would like

teelynn35

Just heard about this site and signed up yesterday, could use some friends. Running is a little ways off, till walking is less painful, but I have 60+ to take off and gotta start somewhere. What is C25k?

C25K = couch to 5k. I've never tried but have a friend that did and it worked for her. It literally gets you off the couch and running a 5k over a course of time.

charley9x

I just started this and did W1 day2 this morning. I have well over 50+ lbs to lose. I am impressed with myself for running whenever I was meant to, may have been slow and only 60 seconds at a time, but I did it.

LaurenNEW1015

hi there. I am new to Fitness Pal myself. I have started to run myself and have already completed a 5mile and 5k. iI would love to have more buddies to discuss running and weight loss with.

Thanks.

MsDivineM

I would like to lose 100 pounds but going to shot for 70, I have started jogging on and off, but nothing set just yet. I plan on doing my 1st 5K in Oct.

llm1607

Hiya! I'm almost finished wk 4 of c25k, feel free to add me :-D

jkirtland

Hi There! I did this a while ago and am now running almost 5k every lunch time. My next step is to move up to 10k. Good Luck!

LaurenNEW1015

That's awesome its hard when you have never ran before. When I first started I was barely able to run for 30 seconds straight. As your build your endurance you will buold your confidence. Keep up the great work!

recriger

54 lbs here. I just started recently without a program. It's been bumpy though. I stupidly ran without my arch supports the first time since my shoes were stiff arched. That cost me 3 weeks to heal after hurting both MCL's.

My first goal is a 2 parter. Back in the Marines we had a 3 mile run as part of our physical fitness test. I was a heavy smoker back then, so it was rare for me to go the whole 3 miles without walking a little. I passed just fine on the timed aspect. So my goal is to get 3 miles without stoping first, and the second part is to increase my speed to be able "pass" the test. I'm a civilian now so it doesn't matter, just a goal.

I got the first part. Yesterday I was able to go the 3 miles without walking. I wouldn't call it running...or even jogging really. I refer to it as "Speed waddling". But hay...I didn't walk!

Would love to join you. Feel free to add me.

James_Bergin

I'll run with you! I need some motivation too :-) I'm prepping for a 10km or half marathon next summer and want to run it in good shaoe and good time! Add me :-)

punkrockr88

Running without a program 2 days a week- got out of shape and wish I could get my 7 minute mile back!! Lol

jvinmill

Thanks everyone. I think I have acquired a good group of friends now. I am very supportive of my friends and so I want to keep my group small, so that I have time to be attentive and helpful to the people on my list. All the best and thank you for your support and interest.

heatherxjane

I have way over 50 punds to lose! What do you have to do and what does BUMP mean?