Wow, thanks for all of your replies! Honestly, I am still on a bit of a high from the whole thing. And I am completely humbled that I have been able to pay it forward a bit by inspiring others in return.
I went to the doctor today (for an unrelated issue) and mentioned my hip pain. He just told me to do as I've planned (cut back til it heals, stretching, etc.) and to try this foam roller thing from GoFit. It's like one of those pool noodles but fatter and not as long. I got one from Target and tried it tonight and it actually seemed to help.
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Originally Posted by ubergirl
You know, I just want to add that I CAN'T FREAKING BELIEVE how SKINNY you look in those pictures!!! WOW!
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Wow, that IS an accomplishment, considering I was wearing spandex tights!
There ain't no hiding in those things! Thanks, uber!
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Originally Posted by NebraskaLady
I did a 5K walk Saturday, but after reading yours, I think my goal will be to do the 5K run next year. I know, 5K doesn't even compare to what you accomplished. But for an old lady that's never done anything physical, for me, it was a big accomplishment.
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It most certainly does compare! It is all about making the effort and setting goals, and proving to yourself that you can do what you set your mind and body to do. I did my first 5K in October and it was what got me started. Have you looked at the C25K program?
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Originally Posted by EveLHaelf
My training plan may not be going the way I had originally planned, (I had wanted to run it more than walking, but will now alternate like you did) but I am going to cross that finish line!
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I'm glad you're new doctor supports your goals and is giving you the tools to do so. And even more pleased to see that you are not letting a change in how you will achieve your goal stop you from achieving it! One of my favorite quotes I have heard in the past several days is: "You don't have to go fast. You just have to go." I think that applies well to both running and weight loss! Good luck in meeting your goals. I know you can do it.
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Originally Posted by Shannon_in_ATL
I ran the ING yesterday, too. Also seriously overestimated my time, so started in corral N as well. ... Was it oddly hot to you considering the weather around us or was that just me? Did you sign up for the Peachtree? It is 10k, but 55 thousand people, compared to the 12 thousand of yesterday. ... Think the weather kept people away or do you think people fell behind and got picked up by the 'lag trucks' and got medals but didn't log an official finish time?
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How funny that we not only both did it, but we were in the same starting corral! I wonder if we saw one another and didn't know it.
I did find it warm but then I always find it warm when I run, plus I've never run as covered up as I was (I usually just wear tshirt and shorts). One of the first things I did after taking my shower when we got home was to register for the Peachtree! And glad I did, because it filled up later that day. I've never even seen the race so having a hard time imagining what 55,000 people will look like! I wouldn't think the weather was bad enough to keep people away but you never know. My husband said he saw a couple guys come in as they were packing up the starting line and ask them to stop and let them go. I guess they overslept!
Congratulations to you for completing the ING as well!
again on the run!
