How Running Changed Me - My Story

runfoorun
runfoorun Posts: 314 Member
edited November 13 in Motivation and Support
Hi MFP Community! I was recently featured in the Runner's World 'How Running Changed Me' column and wanted to share it with all of you. I'm a newbie to MFP and still working on shedding some more lbs but I'm very proud of my success so far. Keep on keepin on MFP!

http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/how-running-changed-me-gilbert-hernandez

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  • JessRaddatz
    JessRaddatz Posts: 204 Member
    That is so awesome!! Great work!
  • Igotthatcake
    Igotthatcake Posts: 169 Member
    oh thats wonderful! I am new to this 'runners world', I shall have a deeper look into it. It makes me quite sad actually because 3 years ago I LOVED running, I was really into it and my fitness improved immensely and I lost over 30 pounds doing it. It was great fun and the more weightI lost the stronger and faster I became...my health somewhat deteriorated and stopped my running all together. I can't even explain what a wonderful feeling you get whilst running, it feels like your on top of the world! I shall return soon, I am very much looking forward to it! Thank you for sharing this site, it will be lovely to read stories on running:) Congratulations on your success!
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Congratulations
  • runfoorun
    runfoorun Posts: 314 Member
    Thanks guys! This column is filled with amazing stories. It was very cool to be included in them.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    So jealous of you runners!

    Way to go!
  • MargueriteMuguet
    MargueriteMuguet Posts: 230 Member
    I am going to read this later, but in the meantime --> congrats! That is awesome for you, and the readers you will inspire i am sure
  • Reema_capricorn
    Reema_capricorn Posts: 1,032 Member
    I read your story on their website!! One of the best stories I have read in my life!! I love to read about overweight people who take up running and next thing you know they are running marathons!! I am soo envious of such great people! Keep it up!! :D
  • lbetancourt
    lbetancourt Posts: 522 Member
    Cool! Congrats on your success and that running is helping you acheive your goals. And, pretty cool that you are from Texas! That makes you extra awesome!
  • cds_momto3
    cds_momto3 Posts: 316 Member
    Congrats, this is awesome!
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Motivation? I don't need no stinkin' motivation! :laugh:

    What a great article. Nice write up and congrats.
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    That is awesome! Congrats!
  • runfoorun
    runfoorun Posts: 314 Member
    :) Thanks all! I've gotten some amazing responses from this article! BTW, I just finished my 3rd 50 mile trail race this past weekend! Very happy about that.
  • sber6
    sber6 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! I hope to run an ultra one day.
  • Lissa_Kaye
    Lissa_Kaye Posts: 214 Member
    Gratz! I am hoping to be able to run soon after I get a little more weight off.
  • tracycmrn
    tracycmrn Posts: 10
    That's great I did the c25k app last summer anyone who knows me I'd never run even if u chased me lol but I did it and completed it I'm starting The app over this week so I can try tbgo faster this time and I truly loved doing it please add me as a friend
  • LadyDi632015
    LadyDi632015 Posts: 6 Member
    Great story! You are such an inspiration! I started running about 2 years ago. I will never be fast but I love the endurance especially since it is something I never thought I could do. I am now training for my 3rd half marathon☺. What is your pace for ultra running and have you started a blog? I would love to follow it! Congrats on your race!
  • runfoorun
    runfoorun Posts: 314 Member
    Thanks everyone! @ladydi632015, Good luck on your half marathon! My pace during ultras is relatively mediocre as I'm still usually the biggest guy on the trail but I'm working on it. Here is my blog link http://gilberthernandezrunner.blogspot.com/2015_01_01_archive.html
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