Guys... (and Gals!)...

I can run. Like one of those fit people you see running on the side of the road. Except the fit part of course. But still I’m RUNNING. It’s been years. I knew I missed running, but the absolute feeling of accomplishment I have is insane! Now admittedly I can’t do it for very long, but I’m okay with that! Today I ran 2.12 miles in 30 minutes. Not impressive to normal joggers but for me that’s AMAZING.

I am having a very proud NSV and I hope everyone else is having a good night!

CONGRATS!!!!

I think that is very impressive. YOU GO GIRL!! Right now (haven't had the surgery yet, hoping for around the first of the year) my goal is to walk around the block without wanting to drop like a fly. Stay strong and keep the good work.

Thanks!!! I am so stoked. I’m forcing myself to make this my new reality. Im registered to do a 5k in October, and I’m going to bust my butt to make sure I’m ready!

we will cheer them on@ AggiG but I will also be on the sidelines . But I have to hope I'll be sounder-winded and be able make laps without having to stop, Until then I am in the "Drop like a Fly" contingent,with you. And since I have a bad ankle,that didn't get surgery I can get up on my toes to run, but I still will be the Frustr8 I can be, this I promise. At 72 you have choose your battles and choose them well. ???

I think it is very impressive! Dont sell yourself short, be proud. If i could do that i would shout it from the rooftops..haha. Great job!

5 hours ago, Kay07 said:

Guys... (and Gals!)...

I can run. Like one of those fit people you see running on the side of the road. Except the fit part of course. But still I’m RUNNING. It’s been years. I knew I missed running, but the absolute feeling of accomplishment I have is insane! Now admittedly I can’t do it for very long, but I’m okay with that! Today I ran 2.12 miles in 30 minutes. Not impressive to normal joggers but for me that’s AMAZING.

I am having a very proud NSV and I hope everyone else is having a good night!

Congrats to you. I couldn't run 2 miles at all so it is quite an accomplishment.

That’s fantastic. Hoping once I’m able to walk more successfully I’ll be able to start running again. Good for you!

Me too! I love it! I missed it so much. I’m right where you are girl and hope to do a 5K soon! The weight has also melted off since surgery by taking on running. Congrats!

That is exciting and impressive!! Thanks for sharing your inspirational NSV!!! I can’t wait to feel healed enough to start C25K! Jogging/running and doing races is one of the things I’m most excited about on this journey!!

Congrats.. My surgery is on August 30 and I can't wait until I drop some of this weight to become more active..

I'm so proud of you! My best friend runs 5-8 miles every day and I want to run with her sooo bad. Too heavy still, but I'm pushing my endurance on an elliptical stepper right now. I hope so much I will be able to put my footies on hard ground and run some day soon.

Congrat's to you. That is a great accomplishment. I hope to one day do the same but just walking still kills my back now. Will hopefully work up to it one day. Good luck to you on training for the 5K.

Thank you everyone! For those of you waiting on your surgery, it is SO worth it!

Being able to run and not being in pain (other than the soreness you get from just being active because holy f*** my thighs be BURNING) has done wonders for my sense of self. I am so energized and motivated by this accomplishment ?

I am so happy for you! I remember when I was fit and used to go to the gym 4 days a week. I miss my fit self, but life got the better of me. Definitely take it slow. Before you know it, you will be running a 5K. Just remember that some days you feel amazing and can run so much, others you will just be exhausted and be like "f" this. It usually helped when I ate a carb before running. Congratulations!