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Well my running buddies and I had decided to just walk today because we were all sore. I met up at our usual time and place, but it turned out they were going to be late. Instead of waiting around I started walking and eventually started running myself. I had run more than we had run each day before they even got there. We proceeded to walk like we had planned. I felt a little bad going running when we were supposed to walk, but I didn't want to waste the opportunity of running in a cool temperature.
I'll probably regret it tomorrow because they're going to have more energy to run than I will, but it is okay its not a race. I just want to progress.
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Fat: 84.20g | Prot: 49.00g | Carbs: 98.00g.
Breakfast: Braum's Hash Browns, Braum's Breakfast Burrito. Snacks/Other: Venom Energy Mojave Rattler Low Carb Energy Drink, Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino, Frito-Lay Munchies Salted Peanuts (Package). more...
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They were late, but you felt guilty? I say you did the right thing by not letting them hold you back, and getting that run in. Buddy system is great, but you are the one who has to live in your body - not them.
24 May 17 by member: soonsoonsoon
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You have to do what's right for you. As Soon stated you have to live in your body, not them. They weren't there to start on time, so that's their problem. I don't wait around for folks who are late. If you don't have enough energy to run tomorrow just walk. What counts is that you are getting some sort of activity. IMO it's more about what you are eatings vs. doing tons of activity to see steady progress, but activity is needed.
24 May 17 by member: CCbabcock
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I felt guilty because I knew they'd be rested as they hadn't been running, and I wouldn't be because I had been running; I don't want to hold them back because I went on my own. Still, they were cool with it. Mostly because they were apparently playing a video game that took longer than they planned. I'm a gamer, I can empathize with what they had going on, but I won't let that keep me from getting healthier.
It is definitely more than just exercise if you want to be healthy. Have to get that diet tightened down.
24 May 17 by member: D1srupta
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Actually, THEY are holding you back, if you were able to run more in just that timeframe that they were late than in the times where you all ran as a group. May I suggest that you add an additional run or two a week solo, as you appear to be advancing at a faster rate than your buddies? And then try to find another group online that will challenge you more in terms of speed & distance?
24 May 17 by member: soonsoonsoon
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I guess I am not really understanding this "guilt" you had. Gaming really wasn't a good excuse or should be used as an excuse. This is the downside of the workout buddy system. If you can run with them then run, if not do what you can. Take the focus off this "guilt" and "them" and concentrate on what you can and should be doing. I find gaming is not ideal especially for long periods of time because it=sitting and inactivity. Sitting for hours daily=weight gain=weak=No No. It should be workout before gaming not the other way around. Agree with Soon. Maybe you need to go solo if this continues to be a problem?
25 May 17 by member: CCbabcock
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Well the thing is that my main buddy is 350 pounds. He just can't run as much. I understand, I used to be 350 pounds, but he is trying. We're kind of being slowed down by that, but I don't hold it against them. I told them that I have to reach a certain step goal so I have to keep going when we're done. That has solved that issue. I don't really care about the steps so much as how I feel when I'm done, but it does give me a bit of a measure.
25 May 17 by member: D1srupta
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I'll add the main bud and I ended up mostly walking but for two hours. We had too much conversation, but we did do some sprints which we weren't doing before. Legs are on fire XD.
25 May 17 by member: D1srupta
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It's nice that you're leading the weight loss way for your friend and holding out a hand to bring him along with you on that path.
25 May 17 by member: kpwcalories
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Sounds like you are making it work. I bike with my husband, daughter and sons occasionally and on those days I don't bike as far and make the rest of my workout time up with some other acitivty. Sprints are a good workout.
26 May 17 by member: CCbabcock
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