Can I toot my own horn for a second?

rbfdac

When I started this journey, I could only run in intervals of 30 seconds. 4.5 minutes was my top around a month and a half ago, and then I got shin splints so badly I could barely walk the next day.

Yesterday I ran for EIGHT MINUTES STRAIGHT! I was in such shock I almost cried on the treadmill in the middle of the gym. I wasn't out of breath, my legs weren't killing me, my lungs were not even burning too much. I think that if I would have pushed myself I could have made it 10, but I was afraid of shin splints and I didn't want to ruin a good thing.

8 minutes to those who can just go out and just run a mile or 5K means very little, but to me, it means the world. I've wanted to run my entire life, but just couldn't. I always gave up too soon. I've literally dreamed of just getting on the treadmill and running for 10 minutes, and I almost did that.

Although I'm here to toot my own horn, I also hope that this can encourage somebody out there. Just keep at it!!! I wish I would have those so many times I tried.

quiksylver296

Way to go! That is AWESOME!!

Char231023

Welcome to the running world.

Pathmonkey

The feeling you get when you get stronger is so awesome.... and leads to gym addiction lol..... proud of you, way to go!!

krce

CONGRATULATIONS! That's amazing!

grammyx23

WONDERFUL. Congratulations. Smart not pushing too far. That extra 2 minutes WILL be there and soon.

StacyChrz

THAT'S FANTASTIC!!!!! You have every right to 'toot your own horn'! Keep going, you're doing great.

brigg9

Congratulations! That's awesome!

MaGrl523

Congratulations!! 8 minutes is awesome!!

PaulaS1220

Awesome! We all started out there. Keep up the good work.

rbfdac

Thank you all so much for the support!

curwhibbles

Woot, woot!!

klkudrna

Congratulation!!! Own those 8 minutes girl!!! I hoping to work towards a 5K. Let's motivate each other!!!