After not being able to fit in a run for the last three days, I finally got out there and ran 5 miles today. It felt soooo good! I kept a decent pace (average 10:19) throughout and I was quite comfortable, especially for the last 2 1/2 miles. I'm hoping to get in a 10 miler tomorrow.

The last 10 pounds I've lost have made a difference in my running, I think. I feel MUCH lighter and it's easier to pick up my pace now. It's weird that I didn't notice that much of a change until the last 10 of my 110!! I mean, I DID, of course, but I can really tell now. It's like my body was waiting to get down to this weight before it would become really efficient or something.

Lisa, that is great that you feel so much lighter. I always wonder if it will be easier once I lose more weight. I haven't noticed a difference in the last 10 pounds I've lost, but I'm sure it will come.

I didn't get to go for my run today, probably tomorrow *grumble*

Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate the information you provided. I definitely plan to monitor my eating. I will continue with WW Flex Points. In addition to that I will do the C25K plan. A combination of diet and exercise. My concern was relying soley on running and diet. I will incorporate weight training/resistance training (stability ball, dumbells, dynabands, body weight) after a month of C25K and a little further on into the program yoga and/or pilates.

I have noticed that my weight is higher than all of you. I'm also shorter than everyone. Did any of you start running at the higher end of your weight?

Met Rachel! She is a tiny thing! Well to bed, perchance to sleep:)

I did indeed start running at the higher end of my weight. I attempted a 1 mile race right at the very top end, which was what persuaded me to join a gym in the first place, I did my first 5k at about 220lb, having lost 40lb while training for it, and took things from there increasing distances as my weight went down.

Thinking of our ladies in Oregon! I hope all is well!

Edited to add...duh, they are three time zones away from me....

Good luck on the marathon today ladies, now that I have the right day!!!

I believe Heather started running arouns 220-230lbs for the person who asked about higher weight. I started at 220lbs as well. It can be done, just with care for the joints so that you don't hurt yourself.

Cat's right - actually, I was a bit heavier than that: about 240lbs when I started the C25K first week in June.

Had a good run today - another 3.25 miles, but with hills, and WITHOUT a knee brace :)

Hope all is going well for you girls, those running marathons AND everyone else!! Chat soon -
Heather :D

Thanks again for the input ladies. I am looking forward to starting soon and reporting my progress here. My new sportsbra should be here sometime this week. If I like it I will order a few more.

Back...4:02:53 - very happy with my time, but I now know what the WALL is. I hit it hard. I will give a full report later. But at this point I think 1/2 mary's are just LOVELY :lol:

The finish area was a zoo and I never did find Rachel, but I looked up her time and she did very well, but that is her race report, so I wont bogart it.

Wow, I'm in awe of both of you! That's a great time, congrats! Can't wait to hear the whole story.

Didn't manage to get my 10 miles in today because I got up late and then it was crazy hot (when is fall weather going to get here???) So I managed to squeeze in 7 miles before it got dark, barely. Felt really good, though.

More importantly, however -- woooooohooooo, ennay!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: What a fantastic time! I can't wait to hear full reports from both you and Rachel! I'm so proud of both of you! :hat:

Yippee for our women in Oregon! Who knew I would be so proud of two people I have never met!

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Oh that is awful. Heat is so much more dangerous than people realize.