From Ben, Age 13 - 05/21/09 - IP#: 98.215.169.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'8", Start: 234 lb, Today: 204 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 160 lb - Hey! What's up? Haven't been here for awhile. Well, I'm a little scared. I really want to start running -- it's getting hot -- but I'm too embarrased to run in public. What should I do to overcome the fear? Oh and the second mile run is coming up on Tuesday, and I really want to beat my time. I got 9:43(something like that) last time, and I want to get like 9:30(eh..) this time. It's only been a few months and I've been plateauing around this weight and I'm not sure if I'll improve at all or get worse. :x Any tips on how I'll be able to improve this score? Thanks!
Reply from Laura, Age 13 - 05/23/09  - IP#: 76.26.101.xxx
Hey! I dont know if im a little late with this reply. I know how one would be embarrassed running in public. I know i am .Ugh. Haha. But anyways, just worry about yourself while you are running. Yoou are you and who cares what people may think about you? becasue they dont know you. Haha. Yeah also, for improving your time. You could start off strong, then stay consistent through out your run, at a light run, not a jog or a super fast sprint. Just stay somewhere in the middle, when you are getting near the end of your run, pick up the pace a little, run your heart out, and finish strong! It works. for me atleas		 
Reply from kristi, Age 19 - 05/22/09  - IP#: 71.98.93.xxx
i dont know your a little young for this but maybe one of your paretns will go with you or ride their bike while you run...you can get up early in the morning or go a little later so not alot of people are out :D well good luck...and im trying to cut my mile time down from 8:06- 7 min this summer...im sure you can cut 15 seconds!!! goooood luck and keep working hard!		 
Reply from hii, Age 13 - 05/21/09  - IP#: 192.18.101.xxx
oh yeah
omg my crush's bff is my neighbor and right next door. and my crush comes over a lot and don't worry! i just run. just run half hour everyday.
or bike to the park and run there.
but u shouldn't worry what ppl say if they see u exercise.
good luck!		 
Reply from DancingDamsel, Age 13 - 05/21/09  - IP#: 65.10.101.xxx
I don't run, sorry...but I believe in you, man!