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NSV longest run ever!

Nickle526
Nickle526 Posts: 239 Member
edited February 3 in Fitness and Exercise
Today I ran 5 miles without stopping. Previously, my longest run was 3 miles, and I figured to just go for it today. Feelin pretty proud today! :drinker:

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  • lewandt
    lewandt Posts: 566 Member
    Congrats! That is a wonderful NSV!

    One of the best tips i use for running longer distances is to slow down. That always allows me to put in an extra mile or two.

    One more mile and you can run a 10K!! (and if you can run 5, you can run 6)
  • Jlennhikes
    Jlennhikes Posts: 290 Member
    Nice job! I'm still working on speeding up my 5K.
  • Nickle526
    Nickle526 Posts: 239 Member
    It finally clicked for me when I slowed down. I run pretty darn slown, but I figure running a slow 5 miles is better than running a fast 1/2 mile.
  • hannah_ryann
    hannah_ryann Posts: 259 Member
    Congratulations! Nothing like going farther than you've gone before. :):)
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Great job!
  • TyFit08
    TyFit08 Posts: 799 Member
    Great job and congrats!!! Yes slowing down is all the difference. I wish someone would have told me that a long time ago. I would crash and burn rather quickly and just came to the conclusion that I couldn't run long distances. Now that I've slowed down I can run about 90 min without stopping.
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
    Great job!!! Next thing you know you'll be completing a 10k. Way to go!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    Congrats that must feel amazing!
  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
    Congrats! Keep on runnin'!
  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    Love this NSV. Congrats!
  • BigDaddy0825
    BigDaddy0825 Posts: 72
    THAT IS FREAKING AWESOME!! great job!!
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    so cool! congrats :)
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    It finally clicked for me when I slowed down. I run pretty darn slown, but I figure running a slow 5 miles is better than running a fast 1/2 mile.

    Very nice. I'd say that you're doing this exactly right. Great run.
  • Italiano7
    Italiano7 Posts: 382 Member
    way to go:drinker:
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    stories like these make me feel so happy!

    congrats on a terrific achievement!
  • Nickle526
    Nickle526 Posts: 239 Member
    Awww, thanks folks. Now I feel all special and such :blushing:
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