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Training for a 1/2 M and trying to lose weight

bbrown1006
bbrown1006 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
hey!
I'm a married momma of 2 boys! I'm 209, SW was 243. I'm attempting to lose 100lbs. I signed up for a 1/2m in September and I'm trying to lose weight through running.
Looking for active, motivated friends to keep me going! Other runners would be great!

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  • uhbo
    uhbo Posts: 1 Member
    It's hard to get moving for sure but once you get a routine it will not be so bad
  • GettinItMommy
    GettinItMommy Posts: 20 Member
    There's lots of ways to train for a half!! Do it slowly! And just know, no matter what you'll finish!
  • bbrown1006
    bbrown1006 Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks! I'm following a training plan I found online. It's a 12wk plan but I've given myself 20 so I can repeat hard weeks and slow down when I need to.
    So far I can run 4miles without stopping, my pace is right around an 11min mile but I'm OK with that for this one. Maybe some day I'll be much faster! :)
  • djscavone
    djscavone Posts: 133 Member
    Awesome. To make certain I completed my first half I found a pace of 10 was perfect for me. I could keep a conversation going, complete in just over 2 hours, and not be dead for the rest of the day. So a pace of 11 is fine. Set your goal at finishing ad don't worry about speed right now.

    I did give myself almost a year to train as I wanted the weight off first. Its easier for me to run 13 miles when I carry less baggage!
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