I am running at 340 pounds!!

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missziathediva
missziathediva Posts: 16
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Never in my life could I actually run! I ran for 1 min today. I think that is pretty good considering I am 340 pounds and had a recent knee injury back in October 2010. I am so thrilled and proud of myself!
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  • ajbeans
    ajbeans Posts: 2,857 Member
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    Awesome! Way to go! :)
  • Holly12178
    Holly12178 Posts: 12
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    Great job! Take it one day at a time and before you know it you will be running 1 mile
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member
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    Heck yes, sister! That is awesome. Just be kind to your joints, but keep it up.
  • Picky_nikki
    Picky_nikki Posts: 405 Member
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    Wow! Great! Be careful to avoid inclines for awhile if your knee is still bothering you. Keep it up, and slowly you will be a running queen! :)
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
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    That's awesome and very inspiring! Good for you :drinker:
  • liveskinnyxo
    liveskinnyxo Posts: 259 Member
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    great job! before you know it you'll be running a mile! (:
  • jltodd99
    jltodd99 Posts: 89
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    Congrats! You'll be running for longer stretches in no time. Keep up the good work!
  • MightyMom4
    MightyMom4 Posts: 180
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    Great Job! When I first started running a little over a month ago I could only make it 10min on the Elliptical (184lbs) and now I can go for almost an hour. Small steps lead to big accomplishments. Just take it day by day...your gonna do great!
  • backinthenines
    backinthenines Posts: 1,083 Member
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    Well done.

    Have you got good running shoes that are suitable for your running style? I don't mean fashion sports shoes or plimsoles but proper running shoes, bought after some advice from a member of staff?

    If you haven't done that then you would be well advised to do so. Running is a high impact sport. Injury risk is more determined by mechanical efficiency than weight, but weight is still a factor and good shoes are a must for you.

    Keep it up.
  • k80mac
    k80mac Posts: 63 Member
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    Awesome!!!
  • rdy2begin
    rdy2begin Posts: 170
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    Awesome ....Keep up the excellent work !! :)
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
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    CONGRATULATIONS! WAY TO GO!
  • katdanash
    katdanash Posts: 1,390 Member
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    Awesome!! That is truely inspiring. :happy:
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    Wow! That is great!
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
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    That is great...awesome....fabulous! Congrats ; )
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
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    Great job! :) (And thanks for giving me the push to start that Conservative C25K... ended up not running last summer with the "I'll wait until I weigh less" excuse... well.. about 35 pounds less now so maybe it is time to start?)
  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
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    way to go!!!
  • mrsannett
    mrsannett Posts: 257 Member
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    That is wonderful.....I plan to start running too. Great job!
  • skinnyack
    skinnyack Posts: 683
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    hooray! congrats!
  • carolinemacdonald22
    carolinemacdonald22 Posts: 40
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    That is fabulous!! Way to go girl (:

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