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New runner here!!

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:36 pm
by fmkersten
Hey all,

Just thought I'd register here and say hi as I start running... wow I can tell you even the first run was quite intense, maybe it was that I ran too fast (I think I saw some pro runner along the way and subconsciously emulated their speed :lol:), but I made it back in one piece and looking forward to the next one!

It being 28 degrees C out there (around 85F) didn't help, and I came back bathed in sweat but it feels amazing. Really got a "runner's high" going on!!

I'm hoping to complete the full program and continue running beyond that as I'm aiming to lose 20+ kilos (~45lbs) over the next six months (I'm 5"11' or 180cm and weigh 220lbs or 100kg). Just hoping to feel better and be more confident with less weight :)

I'll give an update on how things progress.

Re: New runner here!!

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:51 pm
by Jimmy Ash
Good luck and keep us all updated as you progress through the weeks.

Re: New runner here!!

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:01 pm
by Dawn
Hello - Nice to meet you. I am a second time arounder so new to the forum a second time :) i failed a wk6 Day3 run today......It was hot wasn't it? Bring on winter (for running I say)

Dawn

Re: New runner here!!

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:10 am
by alisana
Congratulations on completing your first run! I'm also a new runner, my first run was last Wednesday, and while I found it easier than I thought, it was very intense! I was tired all the next day, but ready to go running again the following day! Good luck, and keep posting!

Re: New runner here!!

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 4:03 pm
by fmkersten
Thanks for the warm welcome :) Just did wk1 run2 this morning and it went much better than expected. I think it's probably because the temperature wasn't so awfully high today--you're right, Dawn, bring on the cooler temperatures!

I wasn't so much tired the day after wk1 run1, more just serenely calm. It felt great tbh!

I'm really curious whether I notice a large improvement in my condition over such a short period of time (ie couple of weeks). Most reactions I see on this forum are very positive, so I'll keep at it.