RUNNERS POST YOUR PICS!

nicarey19

I haven't updated this, but I have lost about 10 lbs since my last pic. I would say a majority on running. I do some cross training and started strength training too. But I love me some running. (Hoping this pic isn't too big, not the greatest at posting pics!)

Edit: My butt also looks a lot better, but no pics of that;)

jayfo1994

I'm so thankful to have stumbled upon this thread today!

After I got home from work today at 5pm I had NO intention of doing my running. I'm on Week 6, day 3 of C25K where you have your first 20 minute run. I've tried to get going with that 20 minute run 3 times already. I refuse to move on until I finish it, darn it!

I saw all the INSPIRING pics and stories and immediately got my butt downstairs on the treadmill and finished the 20 minutes straight! Only 20 minutes, I know.... but a few short weeks ago I couldn't run an entire 60 seconds without gasping for air.
One day I will post my own before and afters when there is some actual external progress just so I can help someone else visualize what getting off your keester will do. Until then.....keep the inspiration coming!!!

Siekobilly

I'm no where near done, but this is my before, and during. Sorry the right pic is blurry. I'm doing Stronglifts 5x5 and C25K. I ran my first 5K at the beginning of this month, and it was awesome.

Madaly320

You guys are all awesome!
I have just started c25k. My goal is to run my first 5k in June.

I live in MA and now my new goal is to run a Boston Marathon..maybe not next year, but maybe the year after

MindyG150

You guys are all awesome!
I have just started c25k. My goal is to run my first 5k in June.

I live in MA and now my new goal is to run a Boston Marathon..maybe not next year, but maybe the year after

Great Goal!

keepongoingnmw

What a motivating thread. I HATE running with the fiery passion of a thousand burning suns........but today, when my youngest was at preschool, and I had 2 1/2 hours all to myself....I ran. Well....I walked more than I ran, but I ran too. Funny how I never regret it.

Rikki007s

bump. Cool thread!

MrsKaylaDixon

bump

lauralye82

I too apologize that I do not have pictures, but I wanted to share my experience. I still have a long long long way to go. Last summer on my 30th birthday I completed a half marathon, notice I didn't say I ran, or that I even raced, but I finished darn it!! It took me 4 hours and 15 minutes and that was with training for 4 months. I slowly worked through the C25K program very slowly, even on race day the most I ran at a time was roughly 4 minutes. I walked most of the way, ran (jogged actually) when I could and crossed that finish line. I will use that race as my baseline and continue to progress from there. I weighed over 300 lbs when I completed that half marathon. When I first started trying to run I could barely make 45 seconds without stopping.
Its a different journey for everyone, but one that I highly recommend.

govinda70

Here are my before and after. Before was 2007 at 289 lbs. After is 2011 after completing my first 10k at 187 lbs.

well done! you look like a different person!!!! amazing!

elka67

Here is my during:



I'm down around 10 sizes, which I attribute to weight lifting as well as running. I love doing both.

You look like you've lost loads more than 67lb (maybe the weight training) - stunning job!

You all look amazing!

Myfitself101

Running keeps me sane. I didn't think I could, then I started running on a treadmill, a minute at a time, slowly built it up to 30 minutes straight....then I started running outdoors. It's a revelation. I now have a couple of 10ks and a half marathon under my belt. I intend to run the Cardiff Half Marathon in October, and I run 4 mornings each week...a total of about 17 miles each week.

As for weight loss, I went from 215lbs down to 160. I am back up at 184 at the moment but I blame that on having two beautiful children!

I am now back on it and intend to get down to 154. I couldn't do it without running. Running means that if I blow my eating goals I don't need to panic, I know I can run it off!

Start slow, 1 minute run, 1 minute walk, then slowly increase your time. It is so liberating to be able to put on your trainers and go.

aubeatle

I started a Couch to 5K program April 2012. I couldn't run from one mailbox to another without thinking I was dying. Two weeks ago (almost a year to the day later), I ran my first half marathon. I've lost 75 pounds in the process, almost exclusively from running.

SW: 228
CW: 153
GW: 125-128

likitisplit

No pics, but I went from 215 to 184 and my thighs look slimmer and more toned than they've ever been.

kimzie89

Here are my before and after. Before was 2007 at 289 lbs. After is 2011 after completing my first 10k at 187 lbs.

You're beautiful!

mandylgibbs

This isn't my running pic, but I'm doing C25K and I love it. 68 lbs lost so far!


progress by mandygibbs85, on Flickr

kt3mac4

bump bump bump. i love this! everyone keep up the good work!

mmddwechanged

I ran. But I think my loss mostly had to do with diet: eating under TDEE.

samanthab19

Still a work in progress, photo on right is from tonight

tcraw15

I run about 3 times a week. Gone down from almost every day. Note, I am flexing one calf and not flexing one so you can kinda see the difference? Not sure if this is what you're looking for picture-wise, but I hope it helps!

molly_grue

I love running. I have been doing it for just over a year. I lost 45 lbs in 9 months of that time (gained 2 back over the winter).

abberbabber

This thread is a really great motivator to get back on my C25K program...thanks to everyone who posted!! :flowerforyou:

jarredondo

I also don't know how to post pics but I can tell you that between running and using MFP I lost nearly 40 lbs last year. I gained a bit back over the winter. I have still been running but not watching my calories as well. You just have to be careful when you run that you are eating healthy foods. Running will make you hungry, just make sure you are making healthy choices.

skottyjay

I started at 268 and there was NO way I was going to run where people could see me. My first mile took me almost 15 minutes (treadmill) but I finished it without stopping. Over the next few months I worked my way from doing 30 minute intervals to running only. I am now running about 60 miles/month and just did my 1st official 5k last week. I've lost just shy of 60 pounds since the beginning of November 2012.

Before pic is about 268 and the current one I'm at 210ish

ozigal

Here are my before and afters - I got stuck at 140lbs for awhile but when I started running I quickly dropped to my goal of 138 then lower to 134 and I felt awesome. Got a bit lazy and put some back on but running 3 days a week and lifting weights 3 days. Hope to have an updated pic soon!

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I was wearing TWO pairs of Spanx in this pic!

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WOW! You look so much younger!!! Incredible!

ozigal

I finished c25k 2 days ago. I have a 5km Park Run next Saturday and am looking forward to it. Went out today and did 4.8km - My GPS screwed up otherwise it would have been 5km.

No pictures but I have lost between 68-70lbs since I started MFP (It varies). Probably 20lbs of that would have been from running.

dixiewhiskey

bump

I'm on Week 3 (and running 10 mins at a time straight), all your results make me even more excited about running a 5K!

majope

In this order: 200 lbs at Christmas, 2010; 176 lbs in April, 2011 (with the doughnuts that helped me get there!); 159 lbs in May, 2013 (pink shirt)



Edited for clarification, since they didn't post in a line like I thought they would

Duck_Puddle

My pics are in here. Photobucket is being a turd about copying the img links right now. I'm down about 75-ish lbs from running (and not eating like a fraternity brother).

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971842-it-was-an-accident-pics

aceofspades69

Nice pics!