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Beginner runners with 50 pounds or more to lose.

jvinmill
jvinmill Posts: 279 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
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 :)
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  • jvinmill
    jvinmill Posts: 279 Member
    bump
  • Anappy
    Anappy Posts: 45 Member
    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
    Anappy Posts: 45 Member
    PS... what does "bump" mean? LOL
  • jvinmill
    jvinmill Posts: 279 Member
    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
    brookident Posts: 6 Member
    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
    Hab1978 Posts: 57 Member
    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
    jvinmill Posts: 279 Member
    Added all of you! Thanks for your reply!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    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
    snowbunnylove94 Posts: 7
    Friend me lol I have 60 pounds to loose:embarassed: and I need more supportive friends
  • ivan1964
    ivan1964 Posts: 435
    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. :smile:
  • TraMga
    TraMga Posts: 4
    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
    Amfro Posts: 12
    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
    Amfro Posts: 12
    Bump?
  • cartwoman
    cartwoman Posts: 64
    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
    gh91 Posts: 7
    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
    CallMePat Posts: 74 Member
    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
    jsj024519 Posts: 400 Member
    I am not following the C25k program, but I am runner!
  • Lmezz11
    Lmezz11 Posts: 619 Member
    Same boat... I have my first 5k in October! Add me if you would like :)
  • teelynn35
    teelynn35 Posts: 239 Member
    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
    charley9x Posts: 19
    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
    LaurenNEW1015 Posts: 5
    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.:smile:
  • MsDivineM
    MsDivineM Posts: 48
    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
    llm1607 Posts: 58 Member
    Hiya! I'm almost finished wk 4 of c25k, feel free to add me :-D
  • jkirtland
    jkirtland Posts: 5
    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
    LaurenNEW1015 Posts: 5
    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
    recriger Posts: 245 Member
    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
    James_Bergin Posts: 84 Member
    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
    punkrockr88 Posts: 7
    Running without a program 2 days a week- got out of shape and wish I could get my 7 minute mile back!! Lol
  • jvinmill
    jvinmill Posts: 279 Member
    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
    heatherxjane Posts: 2
    I have way over 50 punds to lose! What do you have to do and what does BUMP mean?
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