Kinda lame but

ace175

today after I had already gone on the elliptical and did weights, I was going to leave, then noticed there wasn't anyone on the treadmills...so I decided to give it a try. I usually stay away from these and I've never been a runner. Today, I finally did some running! I started off walking, then ran, then did some fast walking, ran again, and so on. For a whole 16 minutes! I know there's a lot of people on here that are amazing runners, but this is a huge accomplishment for me!! My legs/feet are sore now, but it was so worth it!! Can't wait to continue!!!!

Ballmom22

I think that is wonderful, I too try stay away from treadmills and am NOT a runner so I think that is great!!! Yay for switching it up and trying something new!!!!

bjshields

Hey, that's fantastic! You did a great (and might I say effective) interval workout! W2G!

brandilea_willoughby

This is not lame at all Non scale victories cannot be over-emphasized. You keep up the good work!

RyonsLions2

Great job!!

CaptainGordo

Not lame at all! If you really want to surprise yourself, try the "Couch to 5K" running program (just Google it). You (like me and thousands of others) will be amazed at how much you can progress as a runner, and how enjoyable it can be.

LauraDubbleya

WOOT WOOT!! Good for you. When I started on the treadmill, I did steady walking for a month. That got boring so then what I started to do was 7 minutes of walking and 1 minute of running intervals, brought it down after a few weeks to 6 and 1, and then 5 and 1. I swear thats how I lost the first 15 lbs. (so in a 30 minute treadmill routine, you'd do 7 walk, 1 run, 7 walk, 1 run. etc. and bring it down when you're comfy enough to do it. ) Apparently, I'm told thats how Oprah does it. I hate running but can handle it for a minute at a time.

new_me_9_67

That is awesome. thanks for sharing.
It's those little victories that keep us motivated.

WTG!

michelletyler38

today after I had already gone on the elliptical and did weights, I was going to leave, then noticed there wasn't anyone on the treadmills...so I decided to give it a try. I usually stay away from these and I've never been a runner. Today, I finally did some running! I started off walking, then ran, then did some fast walking, ran again, and so on. For a whole 16 minutes! I know there's a lot of people on here that are amazing runners, but this is a huge accomplishment for me!! My legs/feet are sore now, but it was so worth it!! Can't wait to continue!!!!

That's an awesome accomplishment

krisney

That is so NOT LAME! Good for you
You can build up to whatever level of jogging/running that you are comfortable with...you can do it!

Perfectlycrooked

congrats! Trust me, it takes a lot to get on the tread mill! I'm still afraid of them (x

thefreemans28

That's not lame! That's wonderful!!!! You should be so proud of yourself! Maybe you can become a "runner"... accomplishing something you never imagined yourself doing!

FitNHappy0261

Great job! It's the best feeling when you try something new and find out you actually like it I did that with spinning earlier this week, I've always been intimidated by it (not sure why) but yesterday I got the up the courage to give it a shot. While I couldn't do EVERYTHING the instructor said I kept goin and stayed through the entire class! Can't wait for next week Good luck with your running! 16minutes is a great starting point!

tmogs

that is wonderful keep it up girl!

ChunTingO

good for you!!!

Cmccracken1

definately check out C25k... it really works.

ChitownFoodie

Good for you!!! That's not lame, thats an accomplishment. Everyone starts somewhere!

JMJohnson1005

Awesome! I am not a runner either, so when I do run I feel like I accomplished something.

anthony438

Woot!!! Great job!!!

Sigra

Nice! I also hate running - well I assume I hate it but I never do it except in small bursts outside every few months. Grats on your accomplishment Not being a runner I know how that might feel to be able to do it! - I think I'm more worried about my fat and boobs bouncing around. Haha

fanceegirl75

Not lame at all sweets! After I finish my cardio (StairMaster, Cybex or Elliptical) I always do 10-20 minutes on the treadmill of running/fast walking intervals. That's actually a really good addition to your cardio workout! WTG!!

heathersmilez

Good for you but remember you can run on the elliptical too and it's much less impact on your knees.

KidsMom74

That's great! I know how you feel. Running is the last thing I want to do, but I always feel better afterwards. Keep up the good work!

AnnaPixie

brilliant! :flowerforyou:

kgool

Great job! I am just like you. I could not run for 20 seconds two months ago and now I am up to as much as 3 minute running intervals.

Drealicious

wow thats great to here:) keep it up! runnijng iis the quickest way to get in shape excersize wise