tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post5595419065217370170..comments2024-03-20T06:13:21.995-04:00Comments on FAT GIRL RUNNING: PEOPLE ARE WATCHINGAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-43748244687431629902015-07-28T20:42:17.942-04:002015-07-28T20:42:17.942-04:00That's awesome that you do weightlifting video...That's awesome that you do weightlifting videos!!! Link? I wanna share! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-68436071918353329502015-07-28T20:37:58.836-04:002015-07-28T20:37:58.836-04:00WOOHOO Appalachia! Aren't these thar mountains...WOOHOO Appalachia! Aren't these thar mountains wonderful? Maybe our paths will cross at some point soon. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-61309824915337222382015-07-28T20:32:14.553-04:002015-07-28T20:32:14.553-04:00Thanks Katie!Thanks Katie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-30132145911079147582015-07-26T10:41:52.307-04:002015-07-26T10:41:52.307-04:00I'm so happy to have found your blog through t...I'm so happy to have found your blog through the RW article! I wrote about the (re)start of my running journey at the first of the year (http://www.xojane.com/healthy/running-at-250-pounds) , and I learned there are so many more of us out there!Annahttp://annabeblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-23986776964634863242015-07-25T22:49:51.047-04:002015-07-25T22:49:51.047-04:00Read the article. Loved it! I have been athletic...Read the article. Loved it! I have been athletic my whole life, running off and on since I was in my early twenties. Ran my first half marathon two years ago to help lose baby weight that wouldn't come off and then got pregnant last year and gained all I lost back and then more. Running again this year and training to do another half. Weight is very slow to come off and it has been very frustrating. I am also much slower than I was before I got pregnant the second time. Your story was an inspiration to me as well. Running tomorrow with much more enthusiasm. I'm a teacher too! Jennifer Magnavicehttps://www.facebook.com/jennifer.magnavicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-35442666048804139412015-07-24T13:40:27.069-04:002015-07-24T13:40:27.069-04:00I have been stalking my local Barnes and Noble for...I have been stalking my local Barnes and Noble for weeks, waiting for them to get THIS copy of the magazine with you in it. Finally, I gave up and checked the magazine website this morning and there it was! There you were. I am 300+ pounds and there is a runner inside me who is working on being brave enough to just go out and start doing it. Thank you for . . . everything. Being in the article, writing this blog, your Beachbody coaching, everything you do. And for mentioning where you get your gear, complete with links. It's disheartening to go into plus-size women's stores and not see a single thing to work out in and then go to Dick's and sports stores and still . . . not a single thing that fits. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827064950243735440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-477326283491627802015-07-23T20:24:16.533-04:002015-07-23T20:24:16.533-04:00I just read this article and had to look you up - ...I just read this article and had to look you up - what an inspiration, no matter what your size, getting out there every day like that. I love to run (well, most runs, anyway, some of them are all sorts of awful) when I actually get out and do it, but that doorstep mile is oh so long. Looking forward to following your journey here on the blog.Ingunnhttp://www.trailsnail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-24975188778912809712015-07-23T12:00:30.176-04:002015-07-23T12:00:30.176-04:00i actually came across your blog very randomly by ...i actually came across your blog very randomly by hitting "next blog" at the top of mine. I never do that, but I was feeling crazy today I guess :) LOVE IT. I was thinking as I was reading "she sounds like the lady in runner's world" I haven't even read runner's world much lately I just happened to randomly pick it up in a waiting room last week. Congrats on an awesome article. :)Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-63135205997380013442015-07-23T08:27:57.183-04:002015-07-23T08:27:57.183-04:00Saw your article in RW online. This is both encou...Saw your article in RW online. This is both encouraging and discouraging to me. I am also 250 lbs, aged 63, with arthritic knees. Just started in January- have done 2 5Ks and a 10K- working on my first half marathon in November. Can only walk 20 minute miles on a good day- but hope to do the Boston Marathon in 2-3 years. It's encouraging to see someone my weight running ultra-marathons. It's discouraging to see that running and a sensible diet might not help me lose 100 lbs. I've already been told that my knees might not let me get to the 10 minute mile I need for Boston. Anyway will follow your adventures. If you want to follow mine- I'm at Maryrosesgarden.blogspot.comMary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00637198000389626129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-70506659843543701632015-07-21T22:59:46.336-04:002015-07-21T22:59:46.336-04:00I just picked up my copy of RW August issue and in...I just picked up my copy of RW August issue and initially flipped through the pages before reading it cover to cover. Your article attracted me because you are an inspiration to all, a role model, and an amazingly motivational woman!! You inspire to "Just Do It!" and just be you because life is beautiful and wonderful when we accept ourselves. Thank you for sharing your inspiring message.Sister Vegetarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943975633808935992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-31446511111554158892015-07-21T13:56:41.560-04:002015-07-21T13:56:41.560-04:00Just read the Runners World piece and found my way...Just read the Runners World piece and found my way over to your blog. How refreshing to read the extensive article and not just a token light touch on a larger size runner (they also just put up another facebook feed on their latest cover runner who is larger size). I really enjoyed reading about all of your amazing successes throughout your life. It is great to read about the whole person/runner who has many passions and talents with running complementing all other aspects of their lives. This article is what young women of all races and class need to read for inspiration. We may not be able to live up to everything you have done and become, but how great it is to imagine the possibilities and also imagine that yes, it is possible to embrace and become good at something like running and love our bodies for it even if they don't fit the usual thin, muscular stereotype image. Thanks for getting your amazing self out there (from an average, slow, 52 year old white lady who started running again 3 years ago in my efforts to stay healthy in my older years). Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-8205143465747421362015-07-21T13:42:36.311-04:002015-07-21T13:42:36.311-04:00Count me as yet another stranger who needed to let...Count me as yet another stranger who needed to let you know what your Runner's World piece meant to them! I was touched so deeply reading it, seeing so many familiarities to my own path (even down to considering a career in opera while in Ohio). Running has become one of the biggest loves of my life, and as I train for my first ultra, I find myself struggling with my body and my negative feelings toward it. This summer has brought the silliest feelings of mediocrity! But they've been so hard to shake. Reading the RW piece - and your words - filled me with such joy. Thank you for being a beautiful, sparkling inspiration at a time when I, conveniently, needed it most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-72731848646439538912015-07-21T12:59:12.143-04:002015-07-21T12:59:12.143-04:00Congrats and please keep inspiring us! I saw your ...Congrats and please keep inspiring us! I saw your story at Runner's World and came over to check out the blog. I'm your newest subscriber! Have a great day super woman, Cintia from SimplyCintia.comCintia Listenbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027066128840707813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-37334540241977356652015-07-20T12:09:10.087-04:002015-07-20T12:09:10.087-04:00Absolutely! I will let you know how it went...assu...Absolutely! I will let you know how it went...assuming I come out of the woods whole! Ha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829250660474677521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-21653291123881416532015-07-19T15:40:46.732-04:002015-07-19T15:40:46.732-04:00Thanks Diana! All types of people are runners. Str...Thanks Diana! All types of people are runners. Strange that only a few get represented in national media. This is a start! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-9738237682027034962015-07-19T15:02:17.955-04:002015-07-19T15:02:17.955-04:00OH my goodness! This is something I would LOVE LOV...OH my goodness! This is something I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do but unfortunately I have school obligations--like a 5 day backpacking trip with my sophomores mid September. Can I take a rain check! Maybe a next SUMMER raincheck??? How cool would that be? And thanks so much for your comment. It made me smile!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-22072036834490715512015-07-18T09:15:32.687-04:002015-07-18T09:15:32.687-04:00Mirna,
Are you tired yet of people telling you ho...Mirna,<br /><br />Are you tired yet of people telling you how awesome you are? As soon as I read the RW article (which I've done about half a dozen times now) I called my running pal and told her to read your article first! You are a sunny, fierce, determined, inspirational spot in an otherwise predictable sport. You've probably received a hundred or so invites to run with people...here's another. In mid-Sept., my running pal and I will do a 24 hour trail run. It's not a race, but will cover part of the 100 Mile Wilderness, my favorite section of trail on the Appalachian Trail in Maine. I'm working out logistics now, hoping to have 2 legit support stops set up for us. It would be an honor and a wicked good time to have you join us. I will be inviting a few other women who might be crazy enough to try. :) Either way, you're simply awesome. <br /><br />Dawn Schillinger<br />dawn.schillinger@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13829250660474677521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-44589574238464560712015-07-14T16:06:26.229-04:002015-07-14T16:06:26.229-04:00Awesome! Always looking for more running partners!...Awesome! Always looking for more running partners!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798674888550132307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-37839688873337926752015-07-14T09:11:11.134-04:002015-07-14T09:11:11.134-04:00Mirna,
Such a great RW article and a wonderful bl...Mirna,<br /><br />Such a great RW article and a wonderful blog. Thanks for being such a positive person and ambassador for running. I would rather read about people like you than any elite runner with a negative attitude. I am much more interested in your running and fitness approach than your size, but your story is encouraging to people who might not think running is for them. I got the confidence to train for my first marathon when I watched the Houston Marathon on tv and got to watch all the "normal" people running, not just the leaders. It was a revelation that you didn't have to be an Olympian to experience the joys and accomplishments of distance running. Your story is sure to inspire many to gain the confidence to start. Thanks for being such a positive force in the world.<br /><br />Muna in AustinMunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004058274695600324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-1087307059499183092015-07-13T13:16:39.219-04:002015-07-13T13:16:39.219-04:00I am definitely always in my zone. Lots of folks, ...I am definitely always in my zone. Lots of folks, even my colleagues say that they saw me here, or there and I have NO idea where they're talking about!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-63876285212727899762015-07-13T13:08:55.718-04:002015-07-13T13:08:55.718-04:00RG is a great place to run--the school, the roads,...RG is a great place to run--the school, the roads, the trails. I'm in love! Thanks for the kudos! I love what I get to do and the fact that the article reached so many people in different ways makes me so incredibly happy with life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-20110915550140873112015-07-13T12:24:33.318-04:002015-07-13T12:24:33.318-04:00Hey Anne! See you at Wildcat?Hey Anne! See you at Wildcat?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-1982925486889807952015-07-13T12:23:26.809-04:002015-07-13T12:23:26.809-04:00Thanks so much! Also, I love the "Health at E...Thanks so much! Also, I love the "Health at Every Size" entry on your blog especially the line "weight is not an indication of personal value." Also, the notion of moving intentionally throughout the day is so incredibly important for everyone, no matter what size. Thanks for the link!<br /><br />ReplyDeleteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-41088898805105283202015-07-13T12:22:54.257-04:002015-07-13T12:22:54.257-04:00I love this, especially the image of the "amo...I love this, especially the image of the "amorphous blob in tights on the trail" because that's me too! I hope you have a great time training for your 5K and will take pride in knowing that you are out there doing it while many of us are too afraid. GET IT!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054178117389537894.post-41075109690038601272015-07-13T12:19:49.940-04:002015-07-13T12:19:49.940-04:00Thanks so much! Also, I love the "Health at E...Thanks so much! Also, I love the "Health at Every Size" entry on your blog especially the line "weight is not an indication of personal value." Also, the notion of moving intentionally throughout the day is so incredibly important for everyone, no matter what size. Thanks for the link!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497168921799270349noreply@blogger.com