Something Good Happened

Heather75

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.

Jorra

That is amazing!

CavewomanCoby

YES! An amazing NSV! Well done girl I'm very proud of you! xox

kr3851

Thank you.

I'm struggling with just doing 3 minutes more than twice. I know it will get easier...

JAbayowa

Wonderful!

Femtec74

Good job! I'm on the 10 on 5 off plan myself. Hopefully soon I'll be able to do that soon.

crazymama2two

im so mother effin excited for you oh, and i love you too

alisonwww

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

I'm impressed as hell Heather !! I think this is great, I can't run very long so yes, very impressive !!

kwest_4_fitness

Whoa! That's awesome!!

kayleeblue

Take A Bow!! Good Job!

CakeFit21

You are amazing! I have chills from reading this.
Congratulations!

Justcallmejenny

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

wow thats great....good work you're in shape now!...I'm trying to get there

Mumblelove

Yup you are friggn awesome haha geeze I think this is cause for celebration someone buy me something alcoholic!

atsteele

That's wonderful!!! I hope that this accomplishment keeps you hungry for more!!

PaulaDDN

Thats sooo cool!! Congratulations, sooner that you expectyou will run 25k

JCPruitt

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

I love that you 'accidentally' ran 5K without stopping and then topped that off w/ some extra miles.
Super Way to Go!!!

meganrae_42

Awesome!!
Im going to have to check out this C25k thing

nerdyandilikeit

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!