May not seem like much

blkandwhite77

I did 5k on the treadmill. It wasn't quick and it may not seem far but considering 2 months ago I was dying doing a mile I'm super psyched. Going to do 5k for 2 weeks then start on a 4 week to run a mile program. I know I know 4 weeks for a mile but I've never ran a day in my adult life lol and that's a lot of adult days

oh_happy_day

That's an awesome victory! Good for you!

shaynaboyce25

Well Done !!!:)

kgb6days

Way to go!!!!

ohmscheeks

Seems like quite a lot to me.

bri170lb

You CAN do it!!!

I am 52 and I also had never run anywhere since childhood. In January of this year I started doing 10, then 15, the 20 minutes on the treadmill. Then I did 10, 15, 20 minutes outside.

When I could walk an hour, I started jogging, 30 seconds the first time! I was so proud of myself just for daring to try to run and then I did 1 lap around an indoor track, a tenth of a mile!

Then I started with the C25K (Couch 2 5K) app on my phone. It recommends that you should be able to walk briskly for at least a half an hour before you start.

I gradually worked up to being able to jog 5k! Now, lots of people walk as fast as I jog, but I don't care, I FEEL LIKE I'M FLYING!

I have entered 5 5k races so far and made a commitment to myself to do one each month for a year. My family thinks I have been abducted by aliens.

I know you can reach your goals. Don't stop! You are worth it!

Sinnister78

Great job! You will be AMAZED with what you can accomplish. Slow and steady.

Syneea

bri170lb wrote: »

You CAN do it!!!

I am 52 and I also had never run anywhere since childhood. In January of this year I started doing 10, then 15, the 20 minutes on the treadmill. Then I did 10, 15, 20 minutes outside.

When I could walk an hour, I started jogging, 30 seconds the first time! I was so proud of myself just for daring to try to run and then I did 1 lap around an indoor track, a tenth of a mile!

Then I started with the C25K (Couch 2 5K) app on my phone. It recommends that you should be able to walk briskly for at least a half an hour before you start.

I gradually worked up to being able to jog 5k! Now, lots of people walk as fast as I jog, but I don't care, I FEEL LIKE I'M FLYING!

I have entered 5 5k races so far and made a commitment to myself to do one each month for a year. My family thinks I have been abducted by aliens.

I know you can reach your goals. Don't stop! You are worth it!

NICE NSV!! I am loving that your family is in awe of you too! Way to go. I am not a runner either although I LOVE fitness classes..Learning how to run is on my bucket list.

jessiruthica

Well done you!

MrsMizart

Yaaaaay!

mogobam

That's amazing! I just recently had this same victory, and it's a huge thing. Nicely done!

blkandwhite77

Thanks all! Boy did my hips feel it the next day lol but after a day off I can't wait to go try it again tonight at the gym

shagoaly

Great Job Keep it up work at your pace!!

lorrpb

Impressive!