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Northern Virginia Runners!?
Hi All! I'm moving to Northern Virginia in a few weeks and would like to find a good trail running group, or road group even. Any tips? I also do a bit of crossfit. Any suggestions are appreciated! 100 lbs down. 50 lbs to go!
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New to Northern Virginia / DC / Reston / Herndon / Leesburg area!
I'm a struggling trail runner. Moving to NOVA in a few weeks and am looking for a running group to join up with, workout buddy, hiking buddy, accountability buddy, anything. I lost 100 lbs a few years back and have been stagnant since. I'd like to get a fresh start and lose the last 50 lbs or so. Anyone?? TIA! :)
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Weight Loss & Trail Running!
I've had some struggles lately with yo yo ing bodyweight and suffered a broken hip as well. I'm still getting out there doing what I can and holding onto a 100 lb weight loss. I'm lucky to have done an seen some amazing things due to my weight loss and hope to work my way back up to running ultra distances. Just wanted to…
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FOURMIDABLE 35K Race Report
Hi All. I had some broken hip issues so I'm slowly building myself back up to the ultra distances. Still running shorter trail stuff though! I wanted to share an overdue race report for a gorgeous trail race I did in Auburn, CA last month. Only a 35K but beauty at every turn. Here's the link:…
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Ray Miller 30k Race Report :)
Hi all! I ran a little trail race in Malibu, CA a couple of weeks ago. Just wanted to share my race report. Had a rough time on this one but such is running life. Here's the link... http://runfoorun.blogspot.com/2015/11/2015-ray-miller-30k-race-report.html
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from 350 lb Couch Tater to Trail Runner
Hi All!! I've gotten into the habit of sharing my trail race adventures on these forums. I've lost 100+ lbs and have accomplished things I never thought possible. I've been struggling lately but I'm still putting myself out there, moving my body and doing what I enjoy. I was supposed to do another 100 mile run this…
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Tahoe Rim Trail 50 Miler - I finished!
Hi all! Just wanted to share my most recent race experience with you. A beautiful, crazy hard trail race in the Lake Tahoe area. I'm still struggling with weight loss but am making steady progress with the ultra marathons. I highly recommend this race, maybe not as a first ultra but for sure a bucket list type race. Here's…
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I'm a Binge Eater
I've been keeping a blog of all of my recent accomplishments; these amazing ultra marathons that I've completed since beginning my weight loss journey. All positive stuff. Although, this past week I regressed to the old me and binge ate on a disgusting level. It got me thinking that I should record my struggles too. The…
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From 350lbs to ultra marathons :))) - My Tahoe Rim 50 Mile experience
Hi all!! Former fluffy guy here. Currently slightly less fluffy and training for ultra marathons. I finished up a beautifully grueling race up in the Lake Tahoe area and wanted to share my report. It's been a long road for me but I finally feel like I'm figuring things out. Here's the link:…
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From 350 lbs to 220 lbs (Progress photo)
Although I'm currently struggling with progress I wanted to share where I'm currently at. Since the before photo taken in about 2009 I've completed multiple half marathons, marathons, four 50k trail runs, three 50 mile trail run, and 100 mile trail run. It's always a struggle but it's important to remember that all the…
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Cleanse before a big race?? (50 miler)
About 5 weeks ago I completed a huge milestone type race and have been celebrating a bit too much. Now I feel a sluggish, heavy and gross. I have 2 weeks before my 50 miler and I'm considering doing a week or so long cleanse before then. Anyone every done this? Bad idea? Will I feel weak on race day or better? I should…
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From fluffy to 100 mile trail runner!! So happy! So grateful!!
Hi all!! So I finished my first 100 mile trail race a couple of weeks ago. This was huge for me as I've lost over 130 lbs to reach this point. Running 100 miles has been my ultimate goal in this entire process back to health. It was a very surreal and amazing experience. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I…
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My latest success! San Diego 100 Endurance Run Finish!!
Hi all!! So I finished my first 100 mile trail race a couple of weeks ago. This was huge for me as I've lost over 130 lbs to reach this point. Running 100 miles has been my ultimate goal in this entire process back to health. It was a very surreal and amazing experience. Here's the link to my race report.…
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2015 San Diego 100 Race Report
Hi all!! So I finished my first 100 mile trail race a couple of weeks ago. This was huge for me as I've lost over 130 lbs to reach this point. Great race, great volunteers, and race director. Highly recommend it for those of you considering a 100 mile ultra. Here's the link to my race report.…
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I'm in Runner's World!!!
I was recently featured in the Runner's World - 'How Running Changed Me' column. I'm very proud of this and wanted to share with all of you. Keep on keeping on MFP community!! http://runnersworld.com/runners-stories/how-running-changed-me-gilbert-hernandez
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Southern California friends!
Working on my last 40 ish lbs as I train for some upcoming trail races. I like having local friends who can share info on fun places to run, hike, and eat. Send me a FR Socal ppl! :) http://runfoorun.blogspot.com/
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Gorge Waterfalls 100K Race Report
Hi all!! I ran the most beautiful trail race a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share my experience with you. I can't say enough good things about this course, the race director, and volunteers. Oregon's trail running community is legit. http://runfoorun.blogspot.com/2015/04/gorge-waterfalls-100k.html
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Always fluffy
No matter how much progress I make I will always fight my inner demons and struggle with this process. Since starting this journey I've competed and placed in powerlifting competitions and run everything from 5k to 100k races. Yet I still binge on sometimes and am currently struggling through a plateau. I've felt defeated…
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Distance runner struggling to lose lbs
When I first started the journey I went into it like my life depended on it, because it did. My current goal of leaning up before my 100 mile trail race is not doing it for me apparently. I'm also struggling to maintain my energy levels so I can complete my training runs. It's a crazy struggle. I'm averaging 70+ miles a…
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Gorge Waterfalls 100K - My latest "success" story
Hi all! My weight loss journey has recently transitioned into a running journey as I'm trying to build myself up to running a 100 mile trail race. In preparation for it I ran an amazing 100K in the Gorge Waterfalls area and wanted to share my race report. http://runfoorun.blogspot.com/2015/04/gorge-waterfalls-100k.html
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Antelope Canyon 50 Mile Race Report
Hi All!! I ran the Antelope Canyon 50 this past weekend and wanted to share my race report for this amazing, beautiful, terribly difficult, awesome race. If any of you are interested in running an ultra keep this one in mind. http://gilberthernandezrunner.blogspot.com/2015/03/antelope-canyon-50-mile-race-report.html
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Antelope Canyon 50 mile Race Report - My Motivation
Hi All!! I just wanted to share with you my amazing experience last weekend. I lost 120 lbs and have been able to do and see things I never thought possible because of it. Any of you out there interested in running an ultra marathon one day should keep this one in mind. It was amazing, beautiful, terribly difficult, and…
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How Running Changed Me - My Story
Hi MFP Community! I was recently featured in the Runner's World 'How Running Changed Me' column and wanted to share it with all of you. I'm a newbie to MFP and still working on shedding some more lbs but I'm very proud of my success so far. Keep on keepin on MFP!…
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Sharing My Story - 120 lbs lost, more to go!
Hi All! I just joined MFP for support in reaching my final weight loss goal. Shortly after joining I was featured in the Runner's World "How Running Changed Me" column. This is something I'm very proud of and wanted to share it with all of you! Keep on keeping on MFP community!…
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Fluffy runner
I'm a large runner, and in the ultra community I'm considered very large. Looking to meet other fluffy ultra runners to share tips with on fuel, nutrition, gear and such. Currently training for my first 100 mile trail race. I have learned a lot through trial, error and near death experiences so I have a few tips of my own.
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Before and After
This is my before and after so far. 60 lbs left to go!! Going to use MFP for the final stretch and looking for people to share the struggle with :smiley:
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Fresh start
A few years back I lost a about 115 lbs but i've been stuck at 235 lbs. since. I'm ready to finish off my weighloss and get down to about 175lbs. Would love to have friends to motivate and help each other out.
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60 lbs to lose!
Anyone else have a large amount of weight to lose? Lets help each other stay motivated. Send me a friend request! Lets do this!
