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Ran 3.25 miles!!

goalseeker

By goalseeker, in Fitness & Exercise

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goalseeker    695

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Before I started this journey I couldn't run ONE mile without stopping and feeling like my heart was about to explode. This morning I ran 3.25 miles without stopping and even felt like I could go further. I averaged a 10:55 min mile which excites me even though its still pretty slow.

The frustrating part is I get three different numbers for calories burned. The heart rate monitor says 400, the my fitness pal app says 480 and mapmyrun says 720???? I decided to go conservative in my journaling so I don't accidentally over eat....but WTH?!! The difference is nuts.

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Hdollman    70

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Great job!

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toritz    64

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Awesome!! I am working on the C25K running is tough! Go with the heart rate calorie burn it is more accurate :)

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m1aman    944

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To say I am impressed is an understatement! That is really something.......

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MiniMi    1,468

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running usually doesn't "burn" very many calories but the results in wl and size is like no other. Keep up the good work.

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B-52    7,113

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I have not lost any weight in over a year now.....but since I started running...5 miles per day, 5 days a week....I dropped 2 clothing sizes.....

I had someone say to me "You're a runner, right? I can tell..."

All all the exercises one can do....running is the best for burning calories and and toning up he body...including loose skin..

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Lapbandster    496

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Before I started this journey I couldn't run ONE mile without stopping and feeling like my heart was about to explode. This morning I ran 3.25 miles without stopping and even felt like I could go further. I averaged a 10:55 min mile which excites me even though its still pretty slow.

The frustrating part is I get three different numbers for calories burned. The heart rate monitor says 400' date=' the my fitness pal app says 480 and mapmyrun says 720???? I decided to go conservative in my journaling so I don't accidentally over eat....but WTH?!! The difference is nuts.[/quote']

Omg!!!!! Awesome!!!

How long did it take for you to achieve this?

Did you use any special programs like couch25k

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LJCBF    363

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This is inspiring and awesome! Thanks for posting this - really cool : ) HR monitor is usually the most accurate on cal count - FYI. Also, sub 11 pace for over 3 miles isn't slow where I come from : ) So when do you SIGN UP FOR A RACE ?? 5K or 10K ?

Lee

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goalseeker    695

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Omg!!!!! Awesome!!!

How long did it take for you to achieve this?

Did you use any special programs like couch25k

I did start with c25k about 4 mo after surgery. I am doing that and insanity. I made it to about week 4 or 5 of C25k and decided to go for it. I tried running 3 miles without stopping and could do it. It wasn't quick but I did it.

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Terry Poperszky    2,784

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You are my hero! Keep up the good work.

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goalseeker    695

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This is inspiring and awesome! Thanks for posting this - really cool : ) HR monitor is usually the most accurate on cal count - FYI. Also' date=' sub 11 pace for over 3 miles isn't slow where I come from : ) So when do you SIGN UP FOR A RACE ?? 5K or 10K ?

Lee[/quote']

I might sign up for a zombie 5k if I can find friends to do it with. Otherwise I'm not gonna pay to run lol if rather spend my money in new clothes ;)

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LJCBF    363

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I might sign up for a zombie 5k if I can find friends to do it with. Otherwise I'm not gonna pay to run lol if rather spend my money in new clothes <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

I hope you some friends step up and do it with you ! For me races aren't really about "running" what I really pay for is the accountability and motivation having a "race" looming affords me... Increasing the intensity level of my training - plus I get a real emotional bump from the event and the accomplishment - it helps me also by re- training myself to look for "reward" in areas other than "food - restaurants etc..."

I also love buying new clothes !

Lee

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colleenjoy    104

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such an inspiration, thanks for sharing!

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