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Started with a beginners running training group tonight



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In my mind I've been a runner for years. In my life I haven't bc at nearly 300 lbs it HURT to run. Tonight (down 77lbs since surgery) I began a new runners program with a local running club and I jogged (slowly) for 3/4 mile! I know that's not much, but for me it was huge! I am registered for a local half marathon in October and come hell or high Water I intend to jog it. *It will be my 4th one. I walked three at roughly 270 - 280 lbs so I know I can do the distance. With this weight gone, I'm going to now begin running them.

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Congrats to you. We have a couple of long running "running" threads around here. The C25K thread and the Distance Runners thread. You should chime in on one of them, there are a quite a few runners lurking around here. Glad to have another one.

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Thanks. I've been lurking on the distance one trying to get ideas on nutrition for the longer distances. I'm just starting again so it isn't an issue yet, but I'm a planner and want to be ready :)

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