Comments on: Workout Wednesday {setting goals}

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:31:10 +0000

I originally found you through instagram, and now I’m loving keeping up with your exercise and weight loss here on your blog. So inspiring! I’ve recently starting adding running (only short distances) to my usual workout of spin or weights. I did my third outside run today and my first with Map My Run – and I just added you as a friend! Thanks for the motivation!

By: Tracey McGrath

Tracey McGrath — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:57:05 +0000

Hey Lauren! Good on you for setting such a fantastic goal! I must say I’ve had a lot of injuries since I started running in 2009. I would definitely recommend a good strength & stretching program (Pilates is great). Cross training is also a must. I cycle a couple of times a week. Swimming is great as well. I’ve found applying ice to injuries really helps too!

By: lauren

lauren — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:46:46 +0000

Thanks for all your motivation!!! I’ve totally been bitten by the running bug. Seeing your daily 7 mile + Map My Run workouts is going to get my butt in gear and I love it!! You rock!!

By: lauren

lauren — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:38:06 +0000

A 15k is awesome…and thank you for reminding me that I can do that between a 10k and a half :). Awesome you have picked running back up. There is nothing better than being outdoors, running alone with your music blasting. Keep up the good work mama!

By: lauren

lauren — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:36:11 +0000

Thank you Kara that is actually awesome advice. I think my main concern is running injuries! I already have bad ankles and they really take a beating even on a 4 mile route so I’m not sure how to strengthen them for longer runs. I’m sorry that happened to you…it’s so frustrating when mentally and endurance wise you can keep up, but your body is holding you back. I hope in time you can get back to enjoying running without your knee hurting you!

By: Liz @ ourbusybee(s)

Liz @ ourbusybee(s) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:21:01 +0000

WOOO, welcome to the running train. I’m going to add you to Map My Run

By: Jenny Collier

Jenny Collier — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:26:50 +0000

So impressed! My goal is to run a 15k this year…and if I can do that then I will do a half. The bad news is I stopped running over Christmas and just started back again last week. Have to get motivated!

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:58:50 +0000

You’re such a rock star. Good for you! I signed up for a half marathon years ago with a friend to push myself to learn to and love running and then killed my knee in the process and now can barely run around the base paths. I even saw an ortho who said to just start training over and slowly but it was never the same. Soooo word from the unwise… even on a day that the world is right, don’t go off your training plan and run extra long. I went from 3 mi to 6-7 miles suddenly and there went my knee. I wish I was motivated enough to get back to a doctor and see what I can do to get it back but I never loved running (except that one day – ha!). I do love the idea of setting goals and achieving them. Maybe I will (continue) to be inspired by your weight loss and toning/exercise journey enough to make a change. So excited for you!!

By: lauren

lauren — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:52:39 +0000

That’s what I say…a marathon? That’s why we have given ourselves over 2 years to get there lol. I’m excited for the in between challenges though! Map my Run is awesome..it would be even cooler if it actually made you run longer/faster

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:41:19 +0000

A marathon?! That is rockstar status and I have no doubt you will kick butt at it! I love MapMyRun! Seriously my favorite app!