I ran! .... In public!
elvb
Posts: 423 Member
Just an FYI - I'm not a runner. I have never liked to run. When you are over 195 lbs (at 5 ft short) body parts tend to actually hurt when you run. The jiggling caused me pain and was just too uncomfortable so I refused to do it. Never mind the fact that I was too lazy as well.
Anyway, I decided to take a walk this evening. I was getting frustrated with myself for being lazy, so I put on my HRM and headphones and started walking. About 20 minutes into my walk (and about a 5 minute walk from home) I decided to pick up the pace.
I actually started jogging and I did it for a whole minute! I didn't notice the jiggle of my fat (great sign) and my shins didn't hurt like they used to when I would just walk a little faster than normal (awesome!).
I am so proud of myself right now! I am hoping to do this again tomorrow...maybe I'll go for two minutes!!
Anyway, I decided to take a walk this evening. I was getting frustrated with myself for being lazy, so I put on my HRM and headphones and started walking. About 20 minutes into my walk (and about a 5 minute walk from home) I decided to pick up the pace.
I actually started jogging and I did it for a whole minute! I didn't notice the jiggle of my fat (great sign) and my shins didn't hurt like they used to when I would just walk a little faster than normal (awesome!).
I am so proud of myself right now! I am hoping to do this again tomorrow...maybe I'll go for two minutes!!
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Congratulations! I'm the same way.. my fat jiggles all the time!0
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Great job!! Congratulations!!0
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*high five* this is great!!!! I started running at about 200 lbs so i totally understand the discomfort but i'm so proud of you for getting other there and running! Way to go!!!0
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Congrats girl! I weigh more than you and started jogging my self..i like to measure in distance..when i can run perimeter's of soccer fields it feels awesome! I didn't like running before either but the thrill of pushing myself just a little bit further and knowing i can brings great satisfaction! Keep it up you'll be joining marathons0
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that is AWESOME...keep up the good, hard work!!!!!0
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That is wonderful! Great Job and keep it up! Hopefully I'll get over my fear of running and excercising in public soon. Right now I just work out in my living room, hopefully once the weather clears up I'll be brave enough to excercise outside.0
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Whoo Hoo!!! Good for you! Just think, this will give you more confidence to do it more often!!0
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WTG! That sounds just like me. I am really beginning to like running. Especially, when I see an improvement in my fitness level. So proud for you! Keep it up. :happy: :happy:0
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that's such a fantastic feeling!!! i was never a runner either, but just tried out walking/jogging a little yesterday, and like you, i think i might try it again great job! keep up the great work!!0
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Great Job!!!!0
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so awesome!! i am like you 205lbs i am 5'4. i have started jogging on the treadmill- still not comfortable running on a trail. i am following a program to get me running a 5k which i am excited about. it does feel like you are going to die at times but i do feel better after. i have to get into a zone! i actually close my eyes and envision myself looking like serena williams body running rofl!!!
good luck to all the runners on this page. i am so proud of each of you even though i don't know you personally we are all on the same journey and that makes us kindred spirits!0 -
I totally know how you feel! I'm the same weight as you and only 2 inches taller . Last summer I started running and got up to 2.5 miles every day (I just started again, was really lazy during the winter).
I wouldn't worry about exercising in public too much. I used to, but then I realized, I might be 195 lbs, but at least I'm out here exercising and not sitting at home on my rear. Plus, I also liked to think that half the people who looked at me strange probably couldn't run half the time I could, AND if a bear chased us...I'd totally survive . lol.
On a side not: I used to run at night in town at the base of a mountain. A bear walked right into our hospital once.0 -
Yay! I used to hate running. I always thought it was pointless. I started doing c25k and am on week 3. I really like it. I won't ever win a race or anything, but I love the feeling I have after. I can feel myself getting stronger.0
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Thanks everyone!! I am looking forward to tomorrow!I wouldn't worry about exercising in public too much. I used to, but then I realized, I might be 195 lbs, but at least I'm out here exercising and not sitting at home on my rear. Plus, I also liked to think that half the people who looked at me strange probably couldn't run half the time I could, AND if a bear chased us...I'd totally survive . lol.
On a side not: I used to run at night in town at the base of a mountain. A bear walked right into our hospital once.
Wow about the bear! lol Scary!!0
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