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Something Good Happened

Heather75
Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I have been running for about 2.5 months. I actually started c25k about 5 weeks ago, but have been doing it in conjunction with my own thing, because of my inability and refusal to follow instructions.

Tonight, I decided to go for a run/walk. My plan was to run for 10 minutes walk for 5 minutes, run for 8 minutes, walk for 5 minutes and run for another 8. Then I would just do short intervals until I finished the trail I walk/run on.

After 10 minutes, I still felt really good, so I kept going. And going. And going. For the first time in 30 years, I ran 5 km without stopping. Then, I walked for 1km, re-hydrated and just to be a wise-assed punk, ran for another kilometer to the end of the trail.

I was slow, and might be crippled tomorrow, but I did it.

I know that for some of you, this isn't much, but for others, it might seem impossible. To those people, I want you to remember that if I can do it, so can you.

I'm pretty happy. :)
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  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    That is amazing!
  • CavewomanCoby
    CavewomanCoby Posts: 253 Member
    YES! An amazing NSV! Well done girl I'm very proud of you! xox
  • kr3851
    kr3851 Posts: 994 Member
    Thank you.

    I'm struggling with just doing 3 minutes more than twice. I know it will get easier...
  • JAbayowa
    JAbayowa Posts: 3
    Wonderful!
  • Femtec74
    Femtec74 Posts: 347 Member
    Good job! I'm on the 10 on 5 off plan myself. Hopefully soon I'll be able to do that soon.
  • crazymama2two
    crazymama2two Posts: 867
    im so mother effin excited for you :D oh, and i love you too
  • alisonwww
    alisonwww Posts: 104
    So great! I'm trying to get up the nerve to start. I've always had a love/hate relationship with running. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
  • nurse_carolyn
    nurse_carolyn Posts: 348
    I'm impressed as hell Heather !! I think this is great, I can't run very long so yes, very impressive !!
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 820 Member
    Whoa! That's awesome!!
  • kayleeblue
    kayleeblue Posts: 273
    Take A Bow!! Good Job!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    You are amazing! I have chills from reading this.
    Congratulations!
  • Justcallmejenny
    Justcallmejenny Posts: 92
    I'm going to try your first part run for 10 walk for 5 etc to get started since I'm no runner. Good for you, proud of ya!
  • fatgirlslove
    fatgirlslove Posts: 614 Member
    wow thats great....good work you're in shape now!...I'm trying to get there
  • Mumblelove
    Mumblelove Posts: 19 Member
    Yup you are friggn awesome haha geeze I think this is cause for celebration someone buy me something alcoholic!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    That's wonderful!!! I hope that this accomplishment keeps you hungry for more!!
  • PaulaDDN
    PaulaDDN Posts: 162 Member
    Thats sooo cool!! Congratulations, sooner that you expectyou will run 25k
  • JCPruitt
    JCPruitt Posts: 53
    Very impressive.

    I walk 5 days a week and play ice hockey. I tried running some on Sunday and it did not go well. I could go for 30 seconds at a time. I only did that 4 times during my walk. The last 2 times I about caused a full on asthma attack--partly due to air conditions. I felt like I was running in pea soup it was so thick.

    I am thinking about trying to start a C25K again, but have hesitated. Last time I tried, day 3 landed me at an orthopedic surgeons office and on crutches and in PT. Bad memories. Perhaps since I now exercise regularly I will be able to do it.
  • JigglyHuffRunner
    JigglyHuffRunner Posts: 13
    I love that you 'accidentally' ran 5K without stopping and then topped that off w/ some extra miles.
    Super Way to Go!!!
  • meganrae_42
    meganrae_42 Posts: 38 Member
    Awesome!!
    Im going to have to check out this C25k thing :)
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    WOO! You put my 6 minutes of running in place on my Wii Fit (and then wheezing after- which made my roomie laugh, which made me wheeze-laugh, which made her laugh more cuz she could hear me from the other end of the apartment) to shame! I'm so proud!
  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    Good for you!!
  • anna_b1
    anna_b1 Posts: 588 Member
    Are you serious? That's just awesome! <3
  • yanicka
    yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
    This is wonderfull !!!!
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    Thats fantastic! Great job!!!
  • ajk828
    ajk828 Posts: 335
    you are AMAZING! What a phenomenal accomplishment darling i'm so proud of you!
  • lsd007
    lsd007 Posts: 435
    Reading this made me very happy.
  • angelew
    angelew Posts: 133 Member
    WHOA! Love it!
  • shellee9tj
    shellee9tj Posts: 221 Member
    Fantastic!! I can remember the first time I was able to run a 5K straight thru and I wanted to throw a party after!! I told everyone I came in contact with (which probably annoyed some, but tuff s**t) I am now addicted to running and I have done a ton of road races since then, great job and keep it up!!!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Wonderful
  • phatphd
    phatphd Posts: 45
    That's incredible! Wow!!
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