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I got up and ran one day...

zoggins
zoggins Posts: 3 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
March 2015 I woke up and decided to run 1 mile. It took me 14 minutes and I thought I was going to die. I kept running and running and running, losing 40 lbs in the process. Fast forward to last Sunday, I got 1st place in my age group at a 5k race. Race photo below.

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Awesome!
  • Danyewtf
    Danyewtf Posts: 30 Member
    Thats great!
  • thereshegoesagain
    thereshegoesagain Posts: 1,056 Member
    Well done, congratulations!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story. Well done!
  • RunsWithBees
    RunsWithBees Posts: 1,508 Member
    That's the way to do it! Good for you! Happy running!
  • leanjogreen18
    leanjogreen18 Posts: 2,492 Member
    Awesome sauce!!!
  • drivennightrunner87
    drivennightrunner87 Posts: 302 Member
    Sah-weet...nice running shoes, btw!
  • jgather1
    jgather1 Posts: 4 Member
    a little like Forest! :wink:
    the only time I run is if someone is chasing me. as I age - that has narrowed even further too - I only run if someone with a weapon is chasing me. I am envious of those who run and love it. Congrats on your health journey and wish you continued success in your running career!!
  • Thehardmakesitworthit
    Thehardmakesitworthit Posts: 838 Member
    Very inspiring for those of us who harbor inner runners but haven't fully embraced them! Lol. Way to do it!
  • thisonetimeatthegym
    thisonetimeatthegym Posts: 1,977 Member
    Any tips?
  • NewGemini130
    NewGemini130 Posts: 219 Member
    Inspiring! I got inspired to jog a little on a walk recently, did it, then that seemed to have cured me, lol. If inspiration strikes again I'll think of you! Way to go!!
  • Bubba1922
    Bubba1922 Posts: 67 Member
    I wish I could run - my head does not tell my feet - obviously this is a mental thing. So envious of my friend, she says she can run forever and ever.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Awesome progress and whst a cool accomplishment!
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,368 Member
    I like the message. You woke up one day and decided to act. So why not run? Love it. I can see how automatic running can be.. get the shoes on and get out the door. Now here you are.. fit.. and in first place in a race
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Great job! I would love to become a runner
  • Kristi26
    Kristi26 Posts: 184 Member
    Love this!
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    elisa123gal wrote: »
    I like the message. You woke up one day and decided to act. So why not run? Love it. I can see how automatic running can be.. get the shoes on and get out the door. Now here you are.. fit.. and in first place in a race

    Yes!
  • krissy5686
    krissy5686 Posts: 51 Member
    Great story!
  • LillysMomma09
    LillysMomma09 Posts: 272 Member
    Just wonderful, congrats!
  • c50blvdbabe
    c50blvdbabe Posts: 213 Member
    So wonderful. Your race photo is nice, that they caught you mid stride.
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