I'm a Runner!!

_Zardoz_

Today I think I can officially call myself a runner. I've been struggling getting into this running business for a while. I tried the C25K but didn't get on with it I don't like wearing headphones while doing it and the constant listening to instructions bit didn't wok for me. So for the last 2 to 3 months I've been doing a variety of routes with my own Run a bit walk a bit routine (including some of it with my dog). I never could work out why I couldn't get the running bits any longer. I was confused as I should have the fitness with all the swimming and walking I do. I just couldn't work it out. Maybe I'd never make a runner?

Anyway the other day I was looking around the boards and and saw a post from someone who was having similar problems. i read the advice and everyone was telling the person to run slower and that speed would come in time. So tonight I tried it I started slow to my mind painfully slow I must admit I was trying to put out of my mind what other people would think of someone running that slow. Anyway I ran past the normal first stopping point and continued to go. I even then ran up the hills. One and half miles later I was home and I hadn't stopped once. Normally on a route I end up walking 4 or 5 times I ran the whole thing and I felt comfortable in fact very comfortable. Yes my overall time was in fact a minute slower than my run walk time but I ran the whole thing. Let me say it again I ran for 1 1/2 miles!! So as I managed to run my 254 pound frame continuously for a mile and half as far as i'm concerned I can call myself a runner! Hopefully some speed will come in time.

I'd like to thank the people of MFP who gave that advice even if it wasn't directly for me it worked.

kirstyfairhead

Go you!!!!

Fantastic achievement, well done!!

newjojie

Great job! I always wanted to be a runner too. I used c25k and it worked for me, Glad you found away to make your self a runner. Congrats it feels great to run!

luvs2teachincali

That's awesome!

I myself have always wanted to become a runner, but I find it SO difficult on the treadmill. I'm also WAAAAY to self-conscious and nervous to go out and do it on my own on the streets or at the park. :frown: I wish I could get over that. I wish I were brave. I wish I didn't worry so much what other people thought about me. I wish I could quiet my inner voice that tries to convince me that others are thinking negative thoughts as I struggle. Ya know?

So.... BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!
On so many levels. You rock!! :flowerforyou: