NSV-running.

v_cowley

I am very proud of myself today.
I never thought I could run at all but today I went 2.56 miles. Yes, I walked half but I achieved something today and I will get there and run it all eventually.
I always hated recommendations out there to lose weight that just said, oh, go run a mile. I was like: err it's not that simple!
I'm sure to lots of you this is nothing, to me it is everything.

WolverhamptonFitness

Congratulations. 2.56 miles is a fair distance. keep going and plugging away, I have a daily run around 2.5 miles, but 4 months ago I couldnt walk 1 miles without noticing i did it!

v_cowley

WolverhamptonFitness wrote: »

I have a daily run around 2.5 miles, but 4 months ago I couldnt walk 1 miles without noticing i did it!

Well done you! Well done us! I'm feeling on a bit of a high from it I think!

HeyHeyJLynn

It's something to me!

A couple months ago, I left my apartment and ran/ walked 1.5 miles for the first time in years. It was HARD but it felt amazing! And just like you, I was so proud and it was everything to me... But you, you went 2.56 miles! Now *that's* something... Recover and do it again soon??

v_cowley

JLMont31 wrote: »

It's something to me!

A couple months ago, I left my apartment and ran/ walked 1.5 miles for the first time in years. It was HARD but it felt amazing! And just like you, I was so proud and it was everything to me... But you, you went 2.56 miles! Now *that's* something... Recover and do it again soon??

Thank you! Well done to you too! I wanted to do a 5k route to see how far it was, thought I would run/walk the first half and probably walk the rest but I managed to keep it up all the way :]

I definately intend to go out again soon. Tomorrow depending on how I feel, I don;t want to be silly.

You keep it up too! We'll get there!

Flips37

Great job! You'll be surprised how the miles add up when you keep up with it...

jrline

I started out as a walker and still consider myself a walker. But I have now run in 10k and 15k something I would have never thought possible two years ago. Beware running can become an addiction. Run/walk can do as well or better than some people that run the whole time. Have Fun that is the most important thing.

v_cowley

Thanks guys, I just had to get it out there! I was always a walker too, quite a fast walker and for massive distances without a worry. Running is a completely different kettle of fish for me.
I used to go to a gym and I got a personal trainer to help me try to get a start on a running routine, I was just incapable.
I'm actually heavier now, must be my frame of mind to try harder now!

handyrunner

hey thats definitly an accomplishment....good for you...youll only want to run farther from here!!!

RunsForFood

That's awesome!!! When I first started I couldn't make it half a mile without walking. Just keep it up and it'll get easier and you can go farther.

Maybe look into the C25K program? I really liked it!!

talktometk

I started walking on July 29th, I can walk 3 miles now but can only run for 5 minutes.... how much longer until I can run a mile?

Bellodesiderare

That IS an accomplishment!! It used to take me right at an hour to walk a 5k; now I can run it in under 30. YOU GO GIRL!!!

stackhsc

v_cowley wrote: »

I am very proud of myself today.
I never thought I could run at all but today I went 2.56 miles. Yes, I walked half but I achieved something today and I will get there and run it all eventually.
I always hated recommendations out there to lose weight that just said, oh, go run a mile. I was like: err it's not that simple!
I'm sure to lots of you this is nothing, to me it is everything.

awesome i can remember a lot of my goals from walking 3km to running 5km to starting to set time/distance goals and achieving them.

Distance and time dont matter as long as you are doing something and challenging yourself. keep it up

ybodwen

That's amazing!! What an accomplishment
I will never forget the day I ran my first mile without stopping!

MSeel1984

v_cowley wrote: »

I am very proud of myself today.
I never thought I could run at all but today I went 2.56 miles. Yes, I walked half but I achieved something today and I will get there and run it all eventually.
I always hated recommendations out there to lose weight that just said, oh, go run a mile. I was like: err it's not that simple!
I'm sure to lots of you this is nothing, to me it is everything.

It's the first step! Every mile is a victory!

lujako

v_cowley wrote: »

I am very proud of myself today.

You should be! WTG

marcglowacki

That is awesome. I started Dec 6 2013 and ran 64 steps..that's right 64 steps. Within 6 weeks I could run (very slowly) 2.1 miles. In March 2014 ran/walked a 5k. It adds up quickly and your body adapts super quickly. Read the book 'Born To Run"..Christopher McDougall. By the way...I'm new. What is an "NSV?"

mbcaldwell123

JLMont31 wrote: »

It's something to me!

A couple months ago, I left my apartment and ran/ walked 1.5 miles for the first time in years. It was HARD but it felt amazing! And just like you, I was so proud and it was everything to me... But you, you went 2.56 miles! Now *that's* something... Recover and do it again soon??

That's freaking awesome!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

jess031988

That's awesome!!!! Keep it up

2 months ago I couldn't even run for three minutes, now I can run over 30-40 minutes non stop and over three miles. Keep on it, do it 4-5 days a week and always go one minute extra you'll surprise yourself.

v_cowley

Thanks everyone :] Still pleased with myself and going out again tomorrow, it's great to hear everyone elses progression with their running too! I keep being surprised by how quickly people got better at it. Exciting stuff!

marcglowacki wrote: »

By the way...I'm new. What is an "NSV?"

I'm quite new too and had to look it up when I was forum surfing :] It means Non Scale Victory.

SailorSarah311

That's awesome. I love the feel after running a while. I started out where you are, but I might not be that far ahead. Keep up the good work. You will amaze yourself before you know it.