NSV - Ran my first 10min mile!!

crazyqueencarla

Hey all... I haven't been posting here for a while. I've really been struggling with my weight and just haven't been as good as I ought to have been, so I've been avoiding posting... but I just had to post today!

I know it may not seem like much, but today when I went out for an early morning run... I managed my first ever 10min mile!!!

I've been pushing so hard to get to that point. I started out not being able to even run a full mile... I could barely run for a full min, and then I gradually became able to run a mile, but it was taking me about 13-15 mins to get that mile. I always had it in my head that I was 5'3... I had short legs, I was over 200lbs, there was just no way I'd ever be able to do a mile in 10mins... but I did and I'm over the moon!
I know it's not much when you see others doing something wild like 6min miles, but I just wanted to share, because I'm stoked right now!

fe2o3girl

Wow! Well done!

Tribesmama

Well done huni keep up the good work

JenniDaisy

Well done you! I can only dream of a 10min mile.

my record is 13.10min and I could have jumped for joy, if my legs weren't so sore that is!

snowflake930

That is awesome! Congratulations!

larrewl

Way to go! Did you achieve this goal by growing taller, your legs have lengthened, or from jogging? :laugh:

JoanneP1369

That's brilliant. 10 minutes is my goal, managed to do 11.15 so getting there.

TavistockToad

10 minute miles are my goal at the moment! i am at 10.5 at the moment... so close yet so far!

well done!!!

ThePhoenixIsRising

Well done! It's amazing the change our bodies are capable of if we are willing to push them!

lsloper

Nice job!!!

I also did my very first outside 10 minute mile!! Feels good!!

cahf

I think you should be really proud! That is really fantastic. I can't wait until the day that I can do that - right now I keep building up really slowly and still keep ending up with injuries - foot trouble - so I may have to wait until I lose more. Keep it up!

Asherah29

GREAT JOB!

emy_r

Managing a 10 minute mile is one of my goals! Congratulations! You have every reason to be excited and proud! I'm still at the 13-14 minute pace, but I'm getting faster all the time. Enjoy your success!

Libertysfate

Woohoo! Way to go. *highfive* to another runner.
Think of it this way, being short just makes it all that more awesome! hehe
I'm 5'2" by the way, working towards a 6-7 min./mile.

kelly_e_montana

great job! keep up the good work!

sisterlilbunny

WOOHOO! I have friendly envy for you big time! Awesome work!!

jrline

Awesome congratulations I have only successfully been able to do that in a 10k. I have trouble with speed when I am jogging by myself.

AShannon54

That is great! My average is about 10:45 and my goal is 10. I have enjoyed and just completed the Couch to 5K program. C25K helped ease me into running and the free app on my phone really helped guide me through the runs.

crazyqueencarla

Thanks everyone! It was a total surprise for me. I haven't timed a mile in a while... I think the last time I did was on a treadmill, but running outside is a whole different thing. I'm super excited... I can't wait until I can run 3 miles at that pace, and then 6 and so on. As much as I hate waking up at the butt crack of dawn to run, I love the feeling after I'm done. It's cool... I never thought I'd be able to call myself a runner and now I feel like I finally earned that title.
^_^

keladry89

Good job! Keep it up :] I'm ramping up the milage myself. :]

j4nash

awesome!

i started out 2 years ago at 5.5mph, or about an 11 minute mile. Late last year I ran a mile at 10mph, or 6 minutes. Now I average around 7 minutes. It will get easier, keep it up!