samisosa182 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Just downloaded the app on recommendation of a co-worker (who runs half marathons all the time). I've always been an active person playing softball, basketball, etc. However, I've never really been a small person. I'm currently about 75 pounds over weight and terrified to start(feel like I'm setting myself up to fail). But I feel I need to do this for my health, confidence and to be a good role model for my patients (I'm a physical therapist assistant). Any words of advice and/or motivation are GREATLY appreciated! samisosa182 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samisosa182 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks! I know it won't happen over night (although I wish itwould) but let's be honest I didn't get to this point overnight so I know it won't happen overnight. My fear is that I'll get frustrated and/or fall off track (as I have many times before) and not get back on track :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbkelley Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Hey everyone!! I started today and I feel like I failed but I'm not giving up yet! I am an active person I've been dancing my whole life however I've never been a runner. I'm about 100 pounds overweight but somehow in my head I feel like with the support of others I can be successful in this program. Anyone have advice to get through the first week? I only made it through the first 2 run/walk cycles. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 You can do it KB!!! Keep going. Soooo proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekita06 Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 There's a phrase I always remind myself of when I am afraid of failure."There is only one way you will be sure to fail:never try." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Very nice Bekita, love that quote. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wprdtoyourmother Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hey everyone!! I started today and I feel like I failed but I'm not giving up yet! I am an active person I've been dancing my whole life however I've never been a runner. I'm about 100 pounds overweight but somehow in my head I feel like with the support of others I can be successful in this program. Anyone have advice to get through the first week? I only made it through the first 2 run/walk cycles. Help! I'm 6' 270 lbs and I demolished 1-1/2 miles without stopping, with the help of this app. It's made so that each run is attainable, which is why the running seems almost addictive. Don't give up, stick to the program, and you'll be running distances in no time. What helped me was telling people that I was going to run a 5k. If people are always asking you about it, you will be more likely to stick to it. Kinda like accidental accountability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Great advice WP, thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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