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40s - Lose some weight - do some Running

BetterMike
BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Looking to add some friends who want to lose some weight and do some running! Let's encourage each other to improve.

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  • sweets1973
    sweets1973 Posts: 66 Member
    Hi I'm from the UK sent friend request
  • str8bowbabe
    str8bowbabe Posts: 712 Member
    46 here and I am an amateur runner. This is really my second year. First mud run tomorrow. Feel free to add.
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    Hello sweets1973 added!
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    Good luck str8bowbabe!
  • allison4224
    allison4224 Posts: 80 Member
    I just started running 2 weeks ago. And, I have 30 pounds to lose. I'm up to 3.5 miles - and want to work on improving my speed before adding distance. Especially since it's hot outside - want to finish sooner. You can add me if you like.
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    Nice work on that running! Added you.
  • Casiefit
    Casiefit Posts: 1 Member
    Hello! 40y, started in May trying to lose 30 lbs. Add me =)
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I am trying to keep up some of my running through the summer. I usually quit because it gets so hot and humid here, but wondering if I can acclimate a bit.

    Just a suggestion for others, it is generally better to work on your aerobic conditioning and distance before trying to increase speed. No more than 10% increase per week.
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    WinesCa added!

    DancingMooie - I'm sure I am in minority but I kind of like running in the heat. Seems that I stop running in the winter and need to relearn how to run as it gets hot!
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    Anyone else? The more the merrier.
  • Graymanstole
    Graymanstole Posts: 257 Member
    I am also a runner. I mean, if you see me from a long way off, at night, while squinting, it really does look like I'm running.
  • niblue
    niblue Posts: 339 Member
    Another overweight (but no longer obese!) UK runner here.
  • BetterMike
    BetterMike Posts: 131 Member
    Added you both!
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