getting the body out of the way

JMA wrote:

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time. For
me, I just got to a point where I felt like I *had* to run. I
started jogging during walks. DH and I would take 2-3 mile walks
with the dog and eventually I started jogging the last 1/4 mile, then
the last 1/2 mile. I ran my first 5K by accident because he (DH) and
I were supposed to walk it (the fun walk part) but he pulled out at
the last minute. I got caught up in the enthusiasm of the event and
ran the first mile and then ran/walked the rest. It's definitely
something for you to look forward to when you're ready.

That sounds like a sensible way to start. It's difficult for me to imagine
that my body will ever be fit enough to run.

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JMA wrote:

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time. For
me, I just got to a point where I felt like I *had* to run. I
started jogging during walks. DH and I would take 2-3 mile walks
with the dog and eventually I started jogging the last 1/4 mile, then
the last 1/2 mile. I ran my first 5K by accident because he (DH) and
I were supposed to walk it (the fun walk part) but he pulled out at
the last minute. I got caught up in the enthusiasm of the event and
ran the first mile and then ran/walked the rest. It's definitely
something for you to look forward to when you're ready.

That sounds like a sensible way to start. It's difficult for me to imagine
that my body will ever be fit enough to run.

--
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(First mini-goal: 299 Reached! 08/26/04)
(Second mini-goal: 279)


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On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:44:10 -0600, Alex
wrote:

Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

Excellent, Ally! That was how I began running, and for a long time I
kept up the alternate run/walk thing. It was around 6 months before I
pushed through the "I want to stop now" barrier and ran a whole mile
without any walking (but then I still weighed over 200 at that point).
Now I can look back on that day and smile, but it was a big deal at
the time!

Chris
262/137/ (135-145)

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:44:10 -0600, Alex
wrote:

Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

For various reasons, I let my body hold me back. I was too heavy, I
couldn't catch my breath, my feet hurt... I had all the excuses. I ran
across an article on runner's world website about jog/walk
combinations being a really good way to train your body to run faster,
longer, etc. In the past I thought stopping to walk meant you were
failing, so I let that fear hold me back.

Last week I started my run/walk training, and I can already
feel/see/measure a difference in how far I go in the same amount of
walking time I have allotted daily! I am running for longer periods
already, and I actually ran to the store with the dog over the
weekend, cutting my usual walking time in half. I alternate every
other day with the run/walk and the brisk walk I have been enjoying
for a few years.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!

Ally
212/154/140

Excellent, Ally! That was how I began running, and for a long time I
kept up the alternate run/walk thing. It was around 6 months before I
pushed through the "I want to stop now" barrier and ran a whole mile
without any walking (but then I still weighed over 200 at that point).
Now I can look back on that day and smile, but it was a big deal at
the time!

Chris
262/137/ (135-145)

JMA wrote:

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time.

Exactly! I was perfectly happy walking. I had never seen a runner that
looked like they were having a good time. It wasn't in my plans.

And one night a song started on my iPod and I HAD TO RUN!

Believe me, I looked happy s

--
On the bike . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

JMA wrote:

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time.

Exactly! I was perfectly happy walking. I had never seen a runner that
looked like they were having a good time. It wasn't in my plans.

And one night a song started on my iPod and I HAD TO RUN!

Believe me, I looked happy s

--
On the bike . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:52:11 -0400, "PL"
wrote:

JMA wrote:

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time. For
me, I just got to a point where I felt like I *had* to run. I
started jogging during walks. DH and I would take 2-3 mile walks
with the dog and eventually I started jogging the last 1/4 mile, then
the last 1/2 mile. I ran my first 5K by accident because he (DH) and
I were supposed to walk it (the fun walk part) but he pulled out at
the last minute. I got caught up in the enthusiasm of the event and
ran the first mile and then ran/walked the rest. It's definitely
something for you to look forward to when you're ready.

That sounds like a sensible way to start. It's difficult for me to imagine
that my body will ever be fit enough to run.

You may be surprised. If you'd asked me 6 or 7 years ago if I'd ever
be able to run, I'd have laughed (or maybe cried). At the time I'd
had a knee injury, and being so heavy aggravated it and kept it from
healing. I could not walk 100 yards without debilitating pain, so I
was basically not moving much. When I got out of bed in the morning
every joint in my body was stiff and achy. I feel 20 years younger
now :-). I actually credit this about 80% to beginning my exercise
program at the gym 5 years ago; only about 20% of the credit goes to
the weight loss the last two years. I wouldn't be running without the
weight loss, I expect, but my knees were fixed before that as a result
of the lifting.

Chris
262/137/ (135-145)

On Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:52:11 -0400, "PL"
wrote:

JMA wrote:

You'll get there. Your body will let you know when it's time. For
me, I just got to a point where I felt like I *had* to run. I
started jogging during walks. DH and I would take 2-3 mile walks
with the dog and eventually I started jogging the last 1/4 mile, then
the last 1/2 mile. I ran my first 5K by accident because he (DH) and
I were supposed to walk it (the fun walk part) but he pulled out at
the last minute. I got caught up in the enthusiasm of the event and
ran the first mile and then ran/walked the rest. It's definitely
something for you to look forward to when you're ready.

That sounds like a sensible way to start. It's difficult for me to imagine
that my body will ever be fit enough to run.

You may be surprised. If you'd asked me 6 or 7 years ago if I'd ever
be able to run, I'd have laughed (or maybe cried). At the time I'd
had a knee injury, and being so heavy aggravated it and kept it from
healing. I could not walk 100 yards without debilitating pain, so I
was basically not moving much. When I got out of bed in the morning
every joint in my body was stiff and achy. I feel 20 years younger
now :-). I actually credit this about 80% to beginning my exercise
program at the gym 5 years ago; only about 20% of the credit goes to
the weight loss the last two years. I wouldn't be running without the
weight loss, I expect, but my knees were fixed before that as a result
of the lifting.

Chris
262/137/ (135-145)

Alex wrote:

Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!


Yay Ally!! I don't run often but it's always a blast when I do.

Enjoy the freedom s

--
On the bike . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

Alex wrote:

Since the pool closed for the season on Labor Day (waaahhhhh) I was
feeling at loose ends. I was still walking, but felt like I wanted to
get more out of that time. I have never been a runner, yet I always
wanted to.

I feel really liberated. For most of my life I have let what other
people would think hold me back. I really just don't care anymore and
it feels amazing!


Yay Ally!! I don't run often but it's always a blast when I do.

Enjoy the freedom s

--
On the bike . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03