#RunEveryDay
Half Fanatic #9292.
Game Admin for RA Running Game 2023.
Call me Ray (not Ishmael)
Professional Noob
Roads were made for journeys...
I feel ya, sista. My dad is a track & XC coach, my sister qualified for the state XC meet in HS...and I'm so freekin' excited to run what I do now.
running buddies
Ok, for those of you who don't know Wingz is MY sister. I started trying to start running back in December, but had multiple start and stops. When I finally told her this Spring what I was trying to do she was very supportive and directed me to this site. My step-dad is a ex-marathoner and ran Boston back in the 80's before messing his knees up - he has been supportive - but wishes I were racewalking instead so my knees don't end up like his. As you may know, Wingz did a half-marathon last May and has really changed her physical condition in the last 2 years and it has been inspiring to me to see this transformation. She was never nearly as obese as I am (I am 255 and 5'8") but I would guess she has probably lost 30+ lbs through a combination of running and martial arts. I guess where I was going, is that I was really nervous about telling both of them, but am glad that I did and it has really helped keep me on track. I hope the rest of you have the same experience when you decide to tell your friends and family. FYI, back is feeling better W8d1 today Shins improving - staying on the treadmill on no incline seems to be helping.
Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon