Comments on: it’s official!

By: spacedcowgirl

spacedcowgirl — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:31:02 +0000

I was just lumping it in there as another thing to be anxious about.

Hee! I definitely know what you mean. Running store employees (or other runners, or whoever) could not possibly actually be paying attention to all the stuff I invent to be self-conscious about.

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By: wellroundedtype2

wellroundedtype2 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:49:39 +0000

Yay! Please keep us posted! I was on the path to running when I got sidelined by some stomach issues but I can’t wait to get back at it.
Sometimes I think the most important lesson I learn (over and over) is that not all not-fat people are fat-hating (or even fat-noticing).
This was such an encouraging post!

By: fatgirlonadate

fatgirlonadate — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:24:43 +0000

spacedcowgirl: Oh, I totally know. My sister, who – as noted – runs marathons and weighs, I don’t know, half of what I weigh, wears motion control shoes. I KNOW it doesn’t have anything to do with ability or size or whatever. I was just lumping it in there as another thing to be anxious about.

Thanks for all the great comments, everyone. I’ll post a link to the store and the running program in a new post right now.

By: caffeine

caffeine — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:55:51 +0000

Yay for you! I have a bit of social anxiety, and going in an athletic goods store is waaaaay up there on the list of things I’d have to be desperate to do.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:50:51 +0000

I have to agree with Spaced Cowgirl, give these good people a shout out on Yelp.

By: Telle

Telle — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:53:19 +0000

I just started the Couch to 5k running program (for the third time). It’s a bit progressive but I plan on repeating weeks until I feel comfortable to move on to the next one instead of pushing myself when I’m not ready.

I admit, I didn’t have the guts to go to the running store to get my shoes. I just went to Dicks. Also I wasn’t sure I’d keep with it and didn’t want to spend a huge amount on shoes that I might not use. Luckily, so far the shoes I have have been serving me well.

By: Birdyluv

Birdyluv — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:40:42 +0000

Congrats on taking the first step of buying the proper shoes! I ran my first 5K a few weeks ago, after training all summer. While I didn’t set any land speed records, I finished the entire distance without once stopping to walk, not even for a second. Imagine that, me…a fat runner! lol I It was great to cross that finish line and I raised a bunch of money for charity but I discovered it was really the journey towards the goal that made me the happiest. Best wishes for good miles :)

By: Kay

Kay — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:33:12 +0000

I’m so inspired I want to cry lol and then go running!!!!!

By: Krista

Krista — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:18:47 +0000

Oh, awesome! I have also recently started running, after giving it up for several years. (I ran a marathon in 2003 and stopped running the day after.)
My beginner runner program sounds very much like yours, but I still haven’t gotten up the courage to go into the running store. The last time I did, I spent a crapload of $$ on shoes that didn’t fit, but were pushed on me by salesfolks who didn’t listen.
I’m so glad you had a great experience! Keep us updated on how it goes!