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    You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

    I am so surprised.

    I was reading Betty's post about how she's run for a couple years and I haven't tried it in well over 7 years. Tonight, for the first time, I ran! It is such an amazing feeling to be doing this again.

    I always use weight as an excuse, because I thought I had to weigh below 200 to run. But with good running form, I was able to do it.

    Why do we continue to use weight as an excuse even when we lose weight? I was waiting for the heavens to open and a little cherub top alert me that now I was thin enough to run. Guess what? There are no cherubs.

    Just me holding myself back because I didn't think I could do it.

    Thanks for listening to me ramble. I just wanted someone to talk to.
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    Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

    Wow Cleo! Awesome!

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    • #3
      Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

      Cleo, what a fabulous success, to be able to have run a half a mile! Good for you! I'm still in the initial stages of the Couch/5K program, and running is still hard for me. I am totally impressed with you, but then again you never cease to amaze me with all your talents! Congrats girl! Soon you'll be running marathons!

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      • #4
        Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

        Woo hoo Cleo! That's great! I still have a lot of trouble running for some reason. Did you do it on the treadmill?

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        • #5
          Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

          Thanks so much for the positive oomphies!

          It's no big but I was soooooo excited.

          I ran on my treadmill and even managed to not fall off. Anyone who knows me knows that chewing gum and walking off the treadmill means I fall off the treadmill and swallow my gum.

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          • #6
            Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

            Cleo,

            I am so proud of you! You are a constant source of encouragement and delight for me and so many other people here!

            Deb
            Originally posted by cleochatra
            I am so surprised.

            I was reading Betty's post about how she's run for a couple years and I haven't tried it in well over 7 years. Tonight, for the first time, I ran! It is such an amazing feeling to be doing this again.

            I always use weight as an excuse, because I thought I had to weigh below 200 to run. But with good running form, I was able to do it.

            Why do we continue to use weight as an excuse even when we lose weight? I was waiting for the heavens to open and a little cherub top alert me that now I was thin enough to run. Guess what? There are no cherubs.

            Just me holding myself back because I didn't think I could do it.

            Thanks for listening to me ramble. I just wanted someone to talk to.
            Deb
            HW311/CW284/BGW199/Ultimate Goal 165
            Mini-goal: Lose 1 "Buster" (270)--

            Started Over on 10/16/2006


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            • #7
              Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

              Way to go! I tried it and it still hurts my knees and ankles. Oh well, maybe soon.

              I love the new picture! You are such a cutie patootie! There is no way that you are old enough to have four children.
              Michele SW250/CW 226/GW150 F, 38, 5'6"

              I was down to 175 in 2007 and I will get back there again!

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              • #8
                Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                Thanks so much, Deb! Maybe if I ever fall off I'll take pictures. Then I could be the humor portion of the program too. *l* Seeing me run is the horror portion...

                {{{mom}}} Look who's talkin' about being all hottie patootie young n thinnie. I am realllllllly careful and am having to constantly take long, slow strides and check my form. I'm only going 3.5 miles an hour, which is uber slowness. I am totally not going to be running any distances anytime soon. I was so surprised that at my weight I can even do it without causing the neighbors' houses to shake or getting shin splints!
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                • #9
                  Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                  Cleo! You're absolutely beautiful! And a runner, too! Does you list of accomplishments never end???? Keep it up, girl!

                  Cathy



                  female/ Age 60/5'3" Start Date: 1/12/04
                  SW283/CW194/GW150/ 89 pounds and 75-1/2 inches gone/ 44 pounds to goal!

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                  • #10
                    Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                    I totally Agree with you CLEO with good form you can run at any size look at me I started running at 255 pounds and am still running. I was definately no springing chicken that's for sure LOL.

                    WAY to go CLEO I am sooo PROUD of you that is an awesoem accomplishment maybe you should join our running thread.

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                    194lbs 09-04-16
                    191lbs 09-04-19
                    189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
                    176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)

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                    • #11
                      Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                      Cathy!!!! Where the hay have you been?! *tackle and noogies* This is like Chritmas minus the let down and all the wasted paper!

                      Thank you Sarah! I just might do that if I get to a point where I'm running regularly! I'm still in a state of shock right now... *L*
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                      • #12
                        Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                        Way to go, that is so awesome!!!! I can keep up at 3.5 for about .15 miles but then I have to walk for a few minutes to catch my breath. A half a mile is amazing!!!!!
                        F/29/5'2
                        HW262/SW195/CW189/GW135
                        Did Atkins back in 2005 and went from 262 to 182!
                        Starting Nov 4th 2009 again at 195
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                        • #13
                          Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                          Congratulations, that's amazing - shame there were no cherubs, you deserve at least a few playing trumpets to celebrate how amazing you did!
                          Jen
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                          • #14
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                            {{{Mary}}}Thank you! I was tired! Tonight I'll think of you while I'm running and send you my vibes!
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                            • #15
                              Re: You guys, I ran a half mile tonight!

                              Congrats Jamie, that's awesome! You keep going you'll be half way to Texas with your running! LOL!!

                              Kathy


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