tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post6173401156365075783..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Weight Loss Success Story: How Carly Lost 100 Pounds and Started Running!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30220465869139892142019-05-27T01:51:38.254-04:002019-05-27T01:51:38.254-04:00Determination can get you so far! I hope Carly is ...Determination can get you so far! I hope Carly is still doing great!Emily in Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122201207831118701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37042449162298113502012-09-27T05:16:59.806-04:002012-09-27T05:16:59.806-04:00GO CARLY!!
GO CARLY!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011009498623515710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9830721934172044772012-03-11T06:32:42.896-04:002012-03-11T06:32:42.896-04:00THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO SEE/HEAR! I have ...THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED TO SEE/HEAR! I have been doing C25K, too...I've been on Week 3 for about 3 weeks now and feeling like a failure. I'm running my first 5K Mother's Day weekend. Knowing that people actually DO need to repeat days/weeks of the training makes me feel so much better!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436181882889054247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55732537125333321102012-01-24T20:19:24.106-05:002012-01-24T20:19:24.106-05:00Katie thanks so much for posting Carly's story...Katie thanks so much for posting Carly's story. She's fantastic and needs a blog!! I started doing C25K too and, like her, repeated weeks because I didn't feel ready to move on. I had a hysterectomy recently and couldn't work out for 8 weeks and got cleared to resume exercise in mid-December...just in time for year-end close at work - my busiest time of the year. I was workingKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565037727323245906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32191516936706975562012-01-24T18:05:57.848-05:002012-01-24T18:05:57.848-05:00I'm currently looking into 5k races in my area...I'm currently looking into 5k races in my area. I've been thinking about it for a long time. I've done tons of 5ks but never running! I really want to start running and this is the motivation I needed!!! Thank you to both of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37784933130764517052012-01-24T10:17:22.041-05:002012-01-24T10:17:22.041-05:00Thanks for this inspirational guest post! I am cur...Thanks for this inspirational guest post! I am currently on a weight loss journey myself (I need to lose close to 100 pounds. 20 of which are gone already!)and also a beginning runner. I am working through a C25K program and have yet to sign up for a race. Afer reading this, I think I'm going to take the plunge and register.JLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280760866345646748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24377623593663684762012-01-23T17:57:57.687-05:002012-01-23T17:57:57.687-05:00WAY TO GO CARLY!! I love this! So inspiring :)WAY TO GO CARLY!! I love this! So inspiring :)Lisahttp://www.110pounds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14722477920717116932012-01-23T13:18:17.799-05:002012-01-23T13:18:17.799-05:00Came here from Jen's blog. Way to go Carly, yo...Came here from Jen's blog. Way to go Carly, you are fabulous!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720297767427416603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-43613139839362615412012-01-23T10:37:10.612-05:002012-01-23T10:37:10.612-05:00Hi Katie:
I wrote a post to day for beginning run...Hi Katie:<br /><br />I wrote a post to day for beginning runners and linked back to this guest post as an example of why you shouldn't "weight" to get started. I think this is such a great post and I hope beginner runners will be inspired by you and Carley both!! JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53419775155598384572012-01-23T03:43:33.219-05:002012-01-23T03:43:33.219-05:00I ran my first ever road race at right around 260l...I ran my first ever road race at right around 260lbs, it was a half marathon. I've run 7 half marathons total weighing between 230-270. It's easier at lower weight, but no less gratifying. Anyone can run, listen to your body and/or your doctor for cues to when you can't. It doesn't matter if you run or walk, or run and walk, or walk and run. By choosing to get out there you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36471785193272479622012-01-22T21:27:57.044-05:002012-01-22T21:27:57.044-05:00Katie thanks for giving us the inspiration of Carl...Katie thanks for giving us the inspiration of Carley SHE'S AWESOME! I'm running tomorrow and am going to chant Katie did it, Carly did it, Chetney is doing it YAY! :)Czesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659055822037057266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80759661825137919052012-01-22T15:33:42.683-05:002012-01-22T15:33:42.683-05:00Thank you for sharing this story. I was so terrifi...Thank you for sharing this story. I was so terrified to start running, but if Carley can do it, I can too!Elizabethhttp://letsjusttryit.wordpress.co.zanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76348474297933146262012-01-22T11:29:07.968-05:002012-01-22T11:29:07.968-05:00I want to thank you so much for posting this. I am...I want to thank you so much for posting this. I am in this place where I want to run and this was very inspirational. I am doing a 10k in May and I am looking forward to it.ChiChihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07445231490849774817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37888482023526770112012-01-22T10:18:38.427-05:002012-01-22T10:18:38.427-05:00I have always been afraid to run because I am over...I have always been afraid to run because I am overweight. I am going to start the program Monday. And I will be running a 5k in October, unless I can find one closer sooner...SoontobeHealthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00869789904024247528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36582700169633040142012-01-22T01:04:51.943-05:002012-01-22T01:04:51.943-05:00What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing.Alana Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08279397754046749463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-51096208268237518812012-01-22T00:25:45.465-05:002012-01-22T00:25:45.465-05:00Im the same Anonymous who wrote about the bad shin...Im the same Anonymous who wrote about the bad shin splints on the other post, I really need to get a blog name thingy! Im making an appointment to the orthopedic on Monday. Im not going to lie, im jealous of Carly. Lol. I know its not good to be jealous, I just wish I was able to run with no pain, like her. I attempted to train again today after doing the proper stretches and buying Dr. Scholls Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33888840907381564792012-01-21T23:15:37.020-05:002012-01-21T23:15:37.020-05:00Absolutely amazing! Makes me want to get started ...Absolutely amazing! Makes me want to get started right now! Truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485372539377695045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23849359989612674992012-01-21T22:41:30.323-05:002012-01-21T22:41:30.323-05:00Wow, truly inspirational! I have always thought o...Wow, truly inspirational! I have always thought of myself as being too "fat" to start running. I weigh 213 down from 248 in June 2010, but up from 204 in 12/2010. I may have to find someplace to run without an audience though. Thanks to both Katie and Carly for this post.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186545085947426469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1037323847950739492012-01-21T22:30:43.098-05:002012-01-21T22:30:43.098-05:00Love it! Congrats on all your accomplishments! I...Love it! Congrats on all your accomplishments! It's funny how those pictures (especially wedding pictures) can inspire us to change...keep up the good work. You are a true inspiration!!! :)Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-18787424841593378762012-01-21T21:35:39.341-05:002012-01-21T21:35:39.341-05:00Thank you for this post! It made me smile. I'...Thank you for this post! It made me smile. I've been working on losing weight since July. So far I'm down 45 pounds. I'm currently sitting at about 212. I want to try the C5K, but I keep telling myself I need to lose more before I can run. Now, because of your story, I know I too can become a runner! Thank you for honestly sharing your journey!!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925755043167980230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25202569006601126752012-01-21T18:00:13.923-05:002012-01-21T18:00:13.923-05:00AWESOME! I've finally managed running 3 miles...AWESOME! I've finally managed running 3 miles (with a .25 warm up walking) on a treadmill. it takes me about 40 mins to do the whole 3.25 miles. I want to do a 5K in the spring. i think I will be signing up this week! Thanks for the inspiration!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24354090413529641852012-01-21T17:58:23.438-05:002012-01-21T17:58:23.438-05:00I so needed this boost. Thank you Katie for sharin...I so needed this boost. Thank you Katie for sharing this on your blog, and thank you Carly for being brave enough to share your story! Inspirational does even come close to a word for what this entry has done for my spirit! Keep 'em coming! Carly, that means you too! You are a gift! :)Just For Todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10873379495606901273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35995088569962515892012-01-21T15:22:07.755-05:002012-01-21T15:22:07.755-05:00Fantastic and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!! ...Fantastic and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!! Go Carly, go!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76694470872572250472012-01-21T15:19:09.984-05:002012-01-21T15:19:09.984-05:00Sorry for the novel! LOLSorry for the novel! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390150954331096853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44069799899777310042012-01-21T15:18:34.039-05:002012-01-21T15:18:34.039-05:00I love you both! Ha!
I started running just like C...I love you both! Ha!<br />I started running just like Carly. After seeing pictures of myself and not knowing who that girl was. It was horrifying. At over 300lbs, Im sure but never got on a scale. I started the C25K program too. I also signed up for a 5k at the end of the program and ran my first ever 5k in 48 minutes flat! I got on the scale that day. <br />About half way through the C25K I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390150954331096853noreply@blogger.com