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| Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done (Read 584 times) |
Doug Little |
posted: 3/30/2008 at 7:01 PM |
5 years ago:
Male 52 years old
327+ lbs
Blood sugar 300+, cholesterol about the same........heck..ALL my numbers were wrong and deadly.
I worked up a sweat, thinking about working up a sweat.
Today: 180 Lbs and I placed first,in my age group, at the Knoxville, Tn 5K. Just a little over 24!!
I post this not to brag but as an example of a thought out process.
I chanegd my eating habits, started walking, walking turned in to jogging and the story goes on.
To my luck, there are no medical problems and I am on NO meds, with all my numbers low.
The biggest thing I didn't do: Was go on a diet. I didn't go on a diet, I just cut back, used my head, ate when I 'needed' to. Today, it is a way of life.
I travel alot and make time for a workout or local park run, instead of ordering in that Pizza to the hotel room.
Anyone want some size 52" pants? Mine are now 36 and a little baggy. I even lost a shoe size. Speaking of shoes, I have more running shoes than work shoes.
Go get 'em.
Doug
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posted: 3/30/2008 at 7:08 PM |
Congratulations, Doug! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm already telling my kids that running is much more fun and effective than dieting! Great job on winning your age group, too!
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posted: 3/30/2008 at 7:44 PM |
Congrats Doug! Awesome accomplishments.  |
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 9:27 PM |
| I love that you didn't diet! congratulations |
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 9:33 PM |
| Quote from Doug Little on 3/30/2008 at 7:01 PM: 5 years ago:
Male 52 years old
327+ lbs
Blood sugar 300+, cholesterol about the same........heck..ALL my numbers were wrong and deadly.
I worked up a sweat, thinking about working up a sweat.
Today: 180 Lbs and I placed first,in my age group, at the Knoxville, Tn 5K. Just a little over 24!!
I post this not to brag but as an example of a thought out process.
I chanegd my eating habits, started walking, walking turned in to jogging and the story goes on.
To my luck, there are no medical problems and I am on NO meds, with all my numbers low.
The biggest thing I didn't do: Was go on a diet. I didn't go on a diet, I just cut back, used my head, ate when I 'needed' to. Today, it is a way of life.
I travel alot and make time for a workout or local park run, instead of ordering in that Pizza to the hotel room.
Anyone want some size 52" pants? Mine are now 36 and a little baggy. I even lost a shoe size. Speaking of shoes, I have more running shoes than work shoes.
Go get 'em.
Doug
Up for my " Top Ten HTFU" stories of the year. YOU GO BOY.....
Thanks for brightening MY and I am sure LOTS of everyone's days, and reminding us all why we love exercise so much.....
It's all YOU. Congratulations and HIGH FIVE...
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 9:48 PM |
| Great story! A real inspiration. Thank you for sharing. |
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 9:53 PM |
| That. Is. Awesome. |
20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 10:00 PM |
Now, thats what I call an inspirational story..
Top post Doug - keep pushin the pavement  |
Goals for 2008:
10k - Phoenix Park - 6 April 48:47
1/2 Marathon - Longford - 24 August
Marathon - Dublin - 27 October.
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 10:09 PM |
| Quote from RunCheffyRun on 3/31/2008 at 9:33 PM: Up for my " Top Ten HTFU" stories of the year.
Heck yeah, I agree!
What a great story... awesome job!
- Chris
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 10:11 PM |
Doug - YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!
That is a great story and it goes to show people that they can change their habits at any age.
You should be proud of yourself!
What does your family think of the "new" Doug? |
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 10:29 PM |
Doug,
That is a great success story.
A 24 min 5K is nothing to sneeze at, Way to go and thanks for the inspirational story. |
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posted: 3/31/2008 at 10:30 PM |
| I love these stories. Its the reason I come here. |
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 7:34 PM |
| Doug, you are inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing! |
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 7:53 PM |
| Awesome. Cool. Inspirational. |
"You can't have everything. Where would you put it?" - Steven Wright
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 8:20 PM |
Excellent story.
Quote from Doug Little on 3/30/2008 at 7:01 PM:Go get 'em.
Indeed. |
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