400 lbs and I'm RUNNING! =)
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luckyladybug24
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I've wanted to run a marathon for most of my life but I really believed that my weight made that never possible but last month a friend of mine ran her first race (she's fit and not overweight) and I was so jealous I couldn't stand it and I decided to see if I could physically run and boy could I run! I did it! It felt amazing so I have kept running over the past month and now I'm running so well I have decided to run my first marathon! It is only a 5K run but I can't wait to do it! My husband is so impressed by my ability and dedication to run...he has joined me and is now training with me to run with me in the race! I can't believe it....I can actually say...I'm now a runner...even at this weight! It's so true that it's not my body that is holding me back....it's my mind! Change the mind and you change everything! Awesome!
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Bravo! That's awesome!!
Took me a while until I could run comfortably. Took a while before I could even ride a bike comfortably. lol0 -
That's great! I also believe that our mind can be a barrier. Good job breaking throught it and on continuing with it!:drinker:0
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that's awesome! And running can do so much more for the mind, not just for the body!0
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GOOD FOR YOU!!! :flowerforyou:0
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we are all so proud of you!!! KEEP GOING!0
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Thanks so much everyone for such wonderful encouragement! =D0
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That's so great. Thanks for sharing!
Be careful, though. New runners often push too hard-too soon and injure themselves. Shin splints. Plantar fasciitis. Even stress fractures. (I've had them all; I am the injury expert.) Remember, slow and steady gets her done!0 -
Way to go!!! Running is the best...I absolutely love it! I actually just ran my first 5k this past Saturday and I have another one in 4 weeks! You will love the feeling of pride and accomplishment when you cross that finish line!! You Go!!0
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Very proud of u! A true inspiration to us all!0
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Good for you! It really is a mental game. Your brain says stop long before your body does. Good luck in your race!0
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Congrats!!!0
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Woo Hoo! Go you! :happy:0
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That is amazing! Good for you! :flowerforyou:0
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That is awesome and YOU are even MORE AWESOME!!! You can do it babe! Don't give up!! :flowerforyou:0
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You rock! :glasses:0
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Amazing!!!! I'm very excited for you!
I was never a runner before, but I gave C25K a try and I love it now!!
Congratulations and I can't wait for your updates!!0 -
A goof friend of mine, who to this day is such an inspiration to me once told me that "a large part of what holds you back is in your head" and I wholeheartedly agree with her. Congratulations to you and your hubby!0
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Very inspiring. Keep up the good work0
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Wow! I'm about half that, and it seems that I CAN'T run. How did you start with it?0
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I LOVE THIS!!! You are incredible and totally inspiring!! Please let us know how well you did on the 5k and keep up the great work! *high five*0
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