One Year of Running - Comparison Pic

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Orphia
Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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A year ago, when I was 48, I was walking round the lake and felt an irresistible urge to go faster. I ran 500 metres, and was absolutely knackered, but was totally hooked.

In the past year, I've run 41 parkruns, lots of middle distances, and three half marathons.

When I started running, I'd already lost 18 kg counting calories with MFP, and walking more and more. After I started running, I continued to count calories, and went on to lose another 20 kg, eating back 50-75% of my exercise calories. Since I reached my goal weight in April 2016, I've maintained my goal weight by logging accurately and eating back 100% of my Fitbit Charge HR exercise calories earned.

I celebrated my runniversary on Thursday by running with my friend Narelle. We ran 1 km for each of these 12 months. It made me very happy!

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  • ari7l
    ari7l Posts: 38 Member
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    Wow!!!!! Great
  • marand94608
    marand94608 Posts: 67 Member
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    Love the before/after pics. Congrats on your transformation. Was checking out your food logs - you're burning hella calories. Must be nice to eat those back. :)
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,287 Member
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    You look so fit..it is amazing.
  • omelet2000
    omelet2000 Posts: 110 Member
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    Holy cramoli! That's outstanding!!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    edited September 2016
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    CaseySteenport wrote: »
    Running is the best, congrats! I lost 60+ pounds in my first year of training for a marathon. Running is magical. :)

    Mega! Well done.

    I definitely want to do a marathon. Just not sure how soon.

    Yep, running is amazing! Love, love, love it!

    Two days after I ran my first 500 metres, I started Couch to 5K (C25K). Never looked back.
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
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    What an amazing transformation!
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
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    You're rocking it, woman!
  • Tanith1992
    Tanith1992 Posts: 16 Member
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    Absolutely fantastic!
  • _piaffe
    _piaffe Posts: 163 Member
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    Amazing!

    What does your current weekly training look like?

    Like you, I've discovered running and feel hooked. I have three young kids and work full time, so it's a bit tricky to figure out some days. But I am inspired!
  • RedsGirl73
    RedsGirl73 Posts: 114 Member
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    Awesome!
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
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    With all these great running photos, we may need a mfp running calendar!

    Way to go!
  • OcalaFL
    OcalaFL Posts: 173 Member
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    Awesome !!!
  • GetFitKTB
    GetFitKTB Posts: 288 Member
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    Well done! A true inspiration!
  • trailrunner81
    trailrunner81 Posts: 227 Member
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    wonderful!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    Bravo!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
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    Elise4270 wrote: »
    With all these great running photos, we may need a mfp running calendar!

    Way to go!

    LOL, awesome! I'd buy it for @AdrianChr92 's thighs! :smiley:

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