[Dougie Fresh]

Tomorrow it will be exactly three years since I got off the couch. My running log says that on that day I spent 75 minutes XC skiing and then the next day I ran 1.5mi on the TM. I lost 13lbs that month, 5lbs the first week, 4lbs the second, 3lbs the third and 1lb the fourth. I haven't stopped since (though I gained back about 20 of the 49lbs overall I lost).<br><br>
What will year #4 hold? I can't imagine my life without exercise now.

 

[Tithers]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MBannon]

Awesome. Happy Runniversary (tomorrow)!!

 

[Tithers]

Douggie-take it from me...year #4 holds an IRONMAN.<br>
Year #5 brings 2 IRONMEN!<br>
Year #6 for me will (is supposed to ) bring baby Tithers.<br><br>
As Thor would say...MAKE IT HAPPEN!<br><br>
You have A LOT to be PROUD of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[melistic]

Go! Douggie Go!

 

[Thor]

Inspiration. That's you. Keep up the AMAZING work.

 

[kylemcm]

Each year gets better than the previous.

 

[mmoonptdeux]

Congrats on the anniversary, and keep it up Dougie! Like you, I can't even imagine not exercising on a regular basis now

 

[pcsronbo]

that's huge anniversery. Congrats man, keep up the good work!

 

[hobey]

Happy Runniversary Dougie! Lifting one up for you....Murphy's Irish if you're curious. <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

 

[BethR]

Happy Anniversary. That's amazing.

 

[cailin deas]

Well done. I've only been at it since last October (when I decided a trip to Philly wouldn't be the same without a run). I put on my running shoes and did the 8km in Philly and have done two more races since. Have lost 10 lbs overall and can't tell you how great I feel. I'm hoping to run the half in Philly this year and have lost another 7 lbs by then. Contrats again.<br><br><br>
Enjoy the Murphy's Hobey - does it travel will from Cork?

 

[NBjunkie]

That is AWESOME--you should be very proud!!! *and take TITHERS advice--do an IM--lol---than you can get a fancy tattoo like her...*--<img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[Yo Sake]

Fablous! Happy Anniversary! keep up the GREAT work.

 

[TriBob]

Congrats! Keep it up.

 

[Dougie Fresh]

Thanks everyone.<br><br>
I think a big part of what's kept me going and allowed me to take things to the level is the support, advice and inspiration I've gotten here.<br><br>
I don't know about an IM but there is a particular HIM I'd like to do someday... <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif"><br><br>
I also just found out that I am doing the Belfast, Northern Ireland marathon relay again this year. That's very exciting!!

 

[hobey]

It's still better in Ireland but with the widget cans, it's not so bad. <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[LookiLoo]

Congrats - I always love to see these stories...

 

[Dougie Fresh]

I'll hoist a Murphy's for you hobey when I travel to Northern Ireland!