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WARNING: What running REALLY does to you...

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  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    Your food diary shows you only ate 511 calories. Is that b4 the day was done, I hope? You pic looks great, but that caught my eye!
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    P.S. You do have some killer legs!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I heard running gives you wrinkles. That's why I never ever run.

    Only if you always run in the sun without sunscreen for a number of years. They say it's the sun damage that makes you look old, not running.

    Lol, of course it's not the running. I run 40+ miles a week. I was kidding. (notice the sig?)

    Barbie, you look amazing! I hope your results inspire more to run.
  • anitam1987
    anitam1987 Posts: 38 Member
    running makes my knees hurt :(
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Those r some legs! Someday I will have a pair if my own!

    I usually just borrow someone else's legs...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    i'm just gonna go ahead and bump this thread, just because :)
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    i'm just gonna go ahead and bump this thread, just because :)

    C'mon Taso, lets see those legs! You know the ladies wanna see em..
  • charityateet
    charityateet Posts: 574 Member
    My goal next year is to log 1000 miles I love to run!!
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    Your food diary shows you only ate 511 calories. Is that b4 the day was done, I hope? You pic looks great, but that caught my eye!

    "after a long run"... not "at the end of the day"

    I eat between 2500-3000 calories on a dailyyy basis. Yuuup. Where does it allll go? haha
  • fromaquasar
    fromaquasar Posts: 811 Member
    Best post I've seen all day - just what I needed before my half marathon tomorrow morning, runners rule! x
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    Your food diary shows you only ate 511 calories. Is that b4 the day was done, I hope? You pic looks great, but that caught my eye!

    "after a long run"... not "at the end of the day"

    I eat between 2500-3000 calories on a dailyyy basis. Yuuup. Where does it allll go? haha

    Thanks for that clarification, maybe I'm just slow. :laugh: Um, 2500-3000 calories....can I just *hate* you now? :wink:
  • shreddin_mama
    shreddin_mama Posts: 1,076 Member
    My goal next year is to log 1000 miles I love to run!!

    i like that
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    Your food diary shows you only ate 511 calories. Is that b4 the day was done, I hope? You pic looks great, but that caught my eye!

    "after a long run"... not "at the end of the day"

    I eat between 2500-3000 calories on a dailyyy basis. Yuuup. Where does it allll go? haha

    woohoo another chick who loves to run and loves to eat!! woop woop!
  • KEShikes
    KEShikes Posts: 99 Member
    Love your post. Love to run. Love to eat. Also, btw, I hope you are really proud of yourself!
  • lloydmel
    lloydmel Posts: 259 Member
    LOVE IT!
  • fit4everyoung
    fit4everyoung Posts: 395
    bump
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    FOR THE GUYS ---

    MAY GIVE YOU THESE:

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    AND THESE:

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    AND THESE:

    calves-1.jpg
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    OP: I'm probably not going to start running anytime soon, but I think you're pretty hot. Just sayin...
  • SmartFunGorgeous
    SmartFunGorgeous Posts: 699 Member
    Another side effect I've noticed- my dogs love me more. Creepy. :smooched:
  • stubbysticks
    stubbysticks Posts: 1,275 Member
    @barbie: Nice work!

    @AZ: Touche. ;)

    To the couple of peeps who think they need to lose more weight to run, you don't. I was just over 300 lbs when I started. Just start slow & be consistent, & before you know it you'll have all kinds of cool stuff to put in your signature. :bigsmile:
  • SmartFunGorgeous
    SmartFunGorgeous Posts: 699 Member
    FOR THE GUYS ---

    MAY GIVE YOU THESE:

    AAreduced.jpg

    AND THESE:

    013.jpg

    AND THESE:

    calves-1.jpg

    a. I thought these deserved to be posted again.
    b. I've got a race in the morning, which means I might get to see real life people with legs like these- bonus!
  • toque_de_miel
    toque_de_miel Posts: 223 Member
    you look seriously incredible! and this is total motivation for someone in the middle of c25k, like myself!

    Just finished up week six which included a 25 min straight run - I completed this for the first time ever in my life!
    Definitely running a lot slower though than I think most everyone - About 12 min/mi pace only around 5mph.... but hey! 6 weeks ago i could barely run for 90 seconds without thinking i may die.
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    Awesome! I just started running last week. Can't wait to see those results. :)

    I just started too
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    FOR THE GUYS ---

    MAY GIVE YOU THESE:

    AAreduced.jpg

    AND THESE:

    013.jpg

    AND THESE:

    calves-1.jpg

    a. I thought these deserved to be posted again.
    b. I've got a race in the morning, which means I might get to see real life people with legs like these- bonus!


    Can i steal some of that testaterone?
  • rubyrenga
    rubyrenga Posts: 402 Member
    Wow, this is awesome. You rock!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    As I say a lot, since were MFP friends after all, good for you!

    I'd personally never ever run(unless my life depended on it!)
  • searavyn
    searavyn Posts: 6 Member
    I just started running myself, but I really enjoy it! I'm alternating walk/run segments still, but progressing nonetheless. My goal is to run a 5K next year; not sure when it will be.

    I love to see the calories added back to the bank after I exercise... too much fun! :-)
  • losgan
    losgan Posts: 26 Member
    Love it! Unfortunately, running also gives me leg and foot pain, but it's totally worth it!

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  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    * may cause weight loss
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    *may cause your legs to look like this
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    *may cause your food diary to look like this after a long run
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    Side effects include:
    - sudden extreme increased energy
    - stress relief
    - extreme boost in confidence
    - better sleep
    - beating people up the stairs
    - walking fast than everyone around you




    Like any other exercise program: consult with your doctor first!


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    I'm going to quit running I don't want silky smooth legs that look like that, I'm a man!!!!
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    you look seriously incredible! and this is total motivation for someone in the middle of c25k, like myself!

    Just finished up week six which included a 25 min straight run - I completed this for the first time ever in my life!
    Definitely running a lot slower though than I think most everyone - About 12 min/mi pace only around 5mph.... but hey! 6 weeks ago i could barely run for 90 seconds without thinking i may die.

    Congrats on being nearly done with C25K :) I just ran/walked a half marathon at a 12min/mile pace. 15000 people completed marathon/half marathon race...there were at least 5000 people who came in BEHIND me ;) You're not that slow.
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