Only started training seriously a few months ago with friends at work who are all better and faster runners then me. Prior to that I just went running to burn off a few calories.

Member of Esporta in Bolton, keen on Body Pump and any aerobic stuff which burns off the calories. Currently off running owing to a nagging achilles. A recent convert to the benefits of decent

Always struggled losing weight with faddy diets. Previously lost 4 stones walking and calorie counting but got bored with that put 2 stone back on and now want to challenge myself a lot more

I am on a weight loss programme and was adament that I would never be a runner but quite enjoy it actually and eating my words has actually made me lose weight not gain it. Obviously no calories

35 year old Husband/Father to 3 year old.Used to immensely enjoy cycling but commutes aside it takes up too much time compared to calories burned...which bring me to the other thing I have enjoyed

I got into running to get in good cardiovascular shape as I am also into weight training. It started off as just another activity to burn calories, but now I probably spend more time running than I

excess calories???

In January 2009 I decided I was too much overweight and needed to do something about it before it was too late. I've since lost 4 stone via careful calorie counting and keeping fit. I've really

on the ankles! My main motivation for running is keeping weight off as I love food, cooking and eating in general - I think it should be an olympic sport; 'World Calorie Burning Championsips'! Other than running