I got up and ran one day...

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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  • Posts: 15,317 Member
    Awesome!
  • Posts: 30 Member
    Thats great!
  • Posts: 1,056 Member
    Well done, congratulations!
  • Posts: 2,360 Member
    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story. Well done!
  • Posts: 1,508 Member
    That's the way to do it! Good for you! Happy running!
  • Posts: 2,492 Member
    Awesome sauce!!!
  • Sah-weet...nice running shoes, btw!
  • 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!!
  • Very inspiring for those of us who harbor inner runners but haven't fully embraced them! Lol. Way to do it!
  • Posts: 1,977 Member
    Any tips?
  • 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!!
  • 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.
  • Posts: 11,463 Member
    Awesome progress and whst a cool accomplishment!
  • Posts: 4,333 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
  • Posts: 1,136 Member
    Great job! I would love to become a runner
  • Posts: 184 Member
    Love this!
  • Posts: 951 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

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