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My name is Bobbi Jo. I started running in November 2013. I couldn't run a mile. I ran my first half marathon in april 2014 and my 2nd 28 days later. I am doing 3 halfs this fall and my goal is to do the Pittsburgh Full Marathon this year. Excited about this group to learn lots!

My goal is 160... i want it to be 165 but I dont know if I can get there.... 165 for the month would get me to 1,000 for the year.... but 160 is what i have planned.

19 miles over my goal!! 835 for the year =) #badass

No diets-- all lifestyle change and that came slowly over time. Cut things out here and there. Make modifications and eventually it all came together. I dont feel like I am missing out on things and certain things i have no cravings for any longer

I started out with the wii back in the day and worked my way up!! great job!!!

haha i tell myself that everyday =) even got a t-shirt made!

Wow thanks for all the support. I enjoyed reading what everyone had to say and I hope everyone can feel what a I do now. Keep up the work and I am glad my journey can help someone else.

I either nod or say hello. During races, I thank every police officer and paramedic ha ha. Started it and just like to continue

My goal this month will be 125 again =)

Super Super Excited. This was the first month that I set my goal over 100-- I have been consistently getting 100 miles each month. This month my goal was 125 and I got 156 with some amazing runs in. Here is to an awesome July.

I think you could sign up for either and be ready. Trail running is fun but depending on the trails kind of hilly, so make sure to work hills into your runs!

I am glad that you enjoyed it and welcome to the beginning of your journey. It's an amazing one, so enjoy the process and don't just look for the end. I love the runner's high =)

Thanks everyone-- reading over the comments today was wonderful. I am glad that i could help someone, anyone, to get to where I am today.

not at all-- I just don't slouch as much without the weight!

It was through local university here. They have a weight management clinic that does research studies on weight loss. The study that I am doing does body scans and vo2 tests and alot of other things. Its been amazing. And they pay me to see how diet and exercise impact my weightloss.

Not a cruel question-- of course I hit road blocks and stumbled. This journey has been hard. Probably the hardest thing I have ever done and will ever do. There were lots of doubts, days of wanting to give up, tears and lots of sweat. But I dealt with each hurdle as I got there. Last year my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV…

Its doing great-- lots of water and lots of working out. Strength training and all. Its really bouncing back =)

I used to feel this way until I realized that confidence doesn't come from weightloss, it comes from in you. There were days that I actually felt more confident when I weighed more. Part of it is recognizing your strengths, things you like about yourself and really working on the inner you- not what you look like on the…

Start with small changes- they feel less overwhelming at the time. I weigh and measure all of my food because my eyes always wants more than my stomach needs. you can do this =)

Awesome month so far-- halfway through and doing great!

Awesomely productive June so far! Ran 20 miles for my birthday this past weekend: 2 5k's and a long run of 14 miles!

Try to stay as consistent as possible. I bet that you work hard during the week and then sometimes your weekend takes away some of that hard work. Also- are you measuring your food? or just eye balling it? You can do it =)

Sometimes it takes time. Years. Have faith in the process and keep going. We didn't gain weight overnight, we dont lose it overnight either.

Ok-- I have been at 100 miles from Jan-May, so this month I am going to up my goal and set it for 125-- lets see how this goes!! Got 10 in today!!

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments and support =)

Thanks everyone for the sweet messages :)

Feel free to add me =) I started a little bit more than you were at and have had my struggles. I went from hating running to loving it. If you need anything let me know

Feel free to add me-- I lost 175 lbs on my own, no tv show. So feel free to add me and I can lend you some motivation

Does anyone have the forerunner 10? and for average pace-- is that at the end of the mile or current average pace?