GRITS78 Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I’m running for my health. I’m 41 and married with 3 children. I have PMDD (look it up if you don’t know in case you have other women in your life with symptoms like mine) and I need to run to help me. My doctor wants me to lose weight before June or she will be putting me on meds for high cholesterol. I don’t want any meds. Im a former runner from my high school days, but it’s been a LONG time and the couch loves me. Im hoping I will not give up this race! My hope is to some day run a 1/2 this year. Why are you running? MJ Stone and Crabapple 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabapple Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Sounds like you have good motivation for running. Isn't it great when something as simple as running can help with health problems? My motivation is just to see if I can run a 5k. It occurred to me that since I can walk that far I might be able to run that far. The benefits of running, such as losing weight and better physical and mental health are added benefits. AngelaCobb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezie Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 I am 43, just finished the 8 weeks (It took me way longer than 8 weeks) of the program, but am back tracking to week 6 to do the distance instead of time. Over the last 7 months I have lost 42.6 lbs... about 30 more to go. I have MDD and have to exercise to maintain basic mental stability. You can do this! Crabapple 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candi Lynn Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I’m starting to run tonight for my mental health. I’m 23 years old and I’m going through the hardest time of my life. Dec 27 I had a beautiful baby boy and lost him 10 days later. I want to run to deal with my pain and to better my health for my family. My goal is to run a 5k then on to a marathon! Crabapple 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabapple Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 <3 That is a horrendous thing to deal with. Hugs and best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Stone Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 I am currently on a weight loss journey of my own. I’ve lost 60lbs since August 2018, and I have 171lbs to go. I have never been a runner, but I want to condition myself to jog/run by May for a 5k. My sister and I are signing up for the color run. I’m doing a 5k walk the week before the run, which I’ve done the walk before. Now I’m ready to push myself more in hopes of completing a 5k run. Weezie and Crabapple 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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