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It's not pathetic, you're just starting out!! Keep up the awesome work!Originally Posted by Gerit
This may sound really pathetic, but I ran a two mile race in 22:17. Sad, I know, but I've been overweight and bubble all my life, so this was a good start to me.
On the subject of chubbiness, I went down a pant size. WOOT!
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I usually buy New Balance or Brooks, mainly because I need stability shoes and I find other brands to be not as comfortable....
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I wish we would get a nice summer shower here...
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+10000000000Originally Posted by yally
I love running in summer rain!![]()
I wish we would get a nice summer shower here...
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I'm a big-time overpronator and have had knee surgery in the past. Sounds like you have a good game plan! The two things that REALLY help me are strength training and making sure I add milage to my routine SLOWLY no matter how good I feel/how much I can do. Best of luck!Originally Posted by Kimberlily1983
Thanks for the encouragement, guys!I intend to stick with it so long as my feet/knees let me keep going.![]()
I'm an overpronator and that's given me some issues (foot, knee, hip, and back pain) throughout the years, but I've found that strength-training, weight loss, and paying attention to how I balance on my feet / consciously rolling my feet back outward have all helped. If I need to, I'll wrap my feet again, consider arch support, etc.![]()
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Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes is a pretty good read (he's not vegan). It's about him running in school, giving it up and getting back into it in his 30s...Originally Posted by Werewolf Girl
I just found this great interview with vegan ultra-marathoner Scott Jurek: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/avital...3.html?ir=Food
I... I can't even fathom running that much!![]()
It's super inspiring to say the least, reading that and reading this thread have got me considering getting my lazy butt off the couch more![]()
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Congratulations on the pace!!Originally Posted by veganmama884
ooo On wed I ran my 3 miles in 24 minutes!!!! Im thrilled I didnt realize I was getting back in shape so fast! Today I have 3 miles alsoMy son has an early doc appointment so after that.![]()
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I'm am so sorry to hear about the fireOriginally Posted by SurferGirl
Good luck Addie! Looking forward to the report.
I am all over the place in how long it takes me to run...depends on the surface (sand or ashpalt), temperature, humidity and whether or not I have to BE somewhere or can pay attention to the trees and the wildlife along the way.
Sadly, the maritime forest I showed in the photos a page or two back has been burning for a week. We've had a drought and a thoughtless camper in a hurry threw his cooking charcoal into the woods on his way out of town thinking it was out. So far, on sixth of the forest hast burned. All of us here are deeply concerned for the old growth trees (300 years old) and the wildlife.
Sad that we may have lost our main running trails for months, and the beauty and shade for years.
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My 5k run this morning was definitely fun. It was hot and sunny but, considering the time of the year, the humidity wasn't bad. My pace was pretty good and near what I was hoping for. I started a little further back in the crowd than I should have, so my start was a little slow but that's ok. The course was an out and back along one of the rivers in DC. Nice view. And the event was cool, it was organized to raise money for a foundation that provides medical support/money to wounded soldiers and their families.
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