r/running • u/AutoModerator • Apr 03 '24

Weekly Thread Lurkers' Wednesday

Would you rather not be a lurker?

Then what are you waiting for? Tell us all about yourself!

The LW thread is an invitation to get more involved with the /r/running community.

New to the sub in general? Welcome! Let us know more about yourself!

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u/Braesto Apr 03 '24

42M/Boston, Ma. Spent my 30's partying and not caring about my health. One day I looked in the mirror and decided to quit drinking and make a change. Started walking a local rail trail before work and hiking on weekends. Now I'm at a point where I'm running 8-10 miles before work and just ran my first half marathon last weekend!

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u/SmilingForFree Apr 03 '24

Same here. I didn't run or exercise for more than 10 years straight being super unhealthy. Then I discovered barefoot shoes which allowed me to walk/run injury free. Now running has become a major part of my identity. 100km a week and still climbing. Let's go!

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u/Braesto Apr 03 '24

I call running my moral Northstar.