lrazzo Member

So sloooowww. But I am trying to just stay the course. I've lost about 68 in 1.5 years working on this. I am super proud of that but its a long slow road for me too. I've got another 40 or so to get off I think, so I feel like I've got a long road ahead. I feel your pain. :) Hang in there. Hard to stay motivated when the…

I haven't read all your responses but I am just getting over this myself. Started in September and I tried to just run and walk through it. Got so bad though I had to stop. Changed sneakers, no relief. Saw podiatrist for arch pain and burning pain in my foot through arch and heel. So awful. He gave me stretches to do, a…

So many great responses thank you everyone. I am gonna attempt not to bust the bank buying all this stuff! :) But I am determined to keep running through the winter!

Running in the rain is a good addition to this thread. I have no idea about that either :) I am writing all these suggestions down though and going looking for some of this this weekend. Awesome advice, hope its helpful to others too!

Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback. My friend who suggested the wool base layer is a competitive mountain biker in vermont and the wool under layers aren't itchy, she showed them to me this weekend. They are good for wicking moisture I guess. I picked up one wool shirt and one pair of socks to test but I am gonna…

I finished C25k in the spring and ran my first 5k in April. A tough one but I've run 3 others since. Still working at being a better running but if you have any questions I made it through and would be happy to help.

I go to sleep and wake up to all these awesome kudos! Thank you so much again. I agree I am wearing a baggy shirt and pants in this pic, which I try not to do but am chronically doing because I don't know how to wear smaller clothes just yet. :) I am working on it and trying to be aware of it more. Never did I think I'd be…

Right back at you. Every time I see you've ran it makes me think I should probably get out there too. Now with these doctor results in the bag its time to set my sights on the next of my goals... 10k? I think I can I think I can...

Oh these replies are so awesome! Thanks for the kind words and congrats. Its a long road. I've got so far to go, but I feel like its in my sights now so much more than before.

Thanks! Funny thing is I don't even have any "official" before pics because I have never in my life believed this was an achievable goal. It's been a revelation to be able to make these changes over a year and stick with it. I feel like I'm past the halfway point and I know this is going to get harder as I go but there's…

Thanks for the assist! Now my pics are working! :)

Trying to upload pics now but code isn't working? hmmmm. Will keep trying.

I run at the exact same pace as you (14 minutes mile or there abouts) and I've run six 5k's this year. I just adopt the attitude that my goal is to finish the distance, not worry about the time. I ran my most recent race at about 44 minutes for the 5k. That's so freaking slow compared to everyone else but I have decided my…