Running NSV!

dvarrassi12

To start, I'd like everyone to know that I was never a natural born runner. Actually, until recently I HATED running. Although I'm fairly certain I didn't like it because I lacked endurance. I was the girl in high school that walked the mile and pretended I didn't care that all of my friends were lapping me.

Well that same girl just ran 3.25 miles in 35 minutes last night! I never thought it would be possible to enjoy running long distance , but I definitely do. This one is for the history books (at least my history book )

lovestobaketoo

Way to go!!! Keep up the good work:)

surabhit

So jealous!! Super NSV. I tried to start running - couldnt earlier as I had a hole in my heart when I was a kid so I had ****ty stamina.
Did you do a programme (e.g. couch25k) or did you just 'go for it' thanks for the advice

netchik

Awesome work!

sophjakesmom

Great job! I like running a whole lot more now that I don't try to run faster than I can. I am slow, but i get there eventually. :ohwell:

27strange

FANTASTIC! So thrilled for you. What a great NSV.!!!

aunt_hbomb

Congrats! I never imagined I would be a runner either, let alone like it. I enjoy how I feel doing it and I love how it makes me feel after I've done it. I've been working on C25K all summer and finally am up to week 3. I can't wait get through more of the program and finally achieve that 5k.

Way to go!

vsyates

What an awesome NSV!! Being able to run any distance is still on my bucket list I'm envious.....

DanOhh

Congrats! Way to go!!

NancyAnne1960

That's awesome!!! Good for you!!!

StacyBMe

Congrats! I hope to feel that way about running one day soon

suzycreamcheese

fab

dvarrassi12

So jealous!! Super NSV. I tried to start running - couldnt earlier as I had a hole in my heart when I was a kid so I had ****ty stamina.
Did you do a programme (e.g. couch25k) or did you just 'go for it' thanks for the advice

I think you have a far better excuse then I did for not running that's for sure! But to answer your question, I didn't do an actual program. I guess you could say I did my own version of C25K. I started out running outside for as long as I could, then I took it to the treadmill. I find it's easier to push myself when I have to run the speed or risk falling off! Interval training is definitely key as it really helped build my endurance, even if I wasn't running the whole time. After doing intervals for awhile you'll be surprised at the distance you can do once you try! I would go with intervals first and then mixing distance with intervals.

lawoods

Congratulations!! I am where you started. I hate running but I WANT to like it. Great Job! And Thank You for the motivation!

Harkins86

Well done. I was that girl at school too and now I run 5k's!! Feels good doesn't it! Add me if you want and we can encourage each other to go to 10k!!

surabhit

So jealous!! Super NSV. I tried to start running - couldnt earlier as I had a hole in my heart when I was a kid so I had ****ty stamina.
Did you do a programme (e.g. couch25k) or did you just 'go for it' thanks for the advice

I think you have a far better excuse then I did for not running that's for sure! But to answer your question, I didn't do an actual program. I guess you could say I did my own version of C25K. I started out running outside for as long as I could, then I took it to the treadmill. I find it's easier to push myself when I have to run the speed or risk falling off! Interval training is definitely key as it really helped build my endurance, even if I wasn't running the whole time. After doing intervals for awhile you'll be surprised at the distance you can do once you try! I would go with intervals first and then mixing distance with intervals.

Thanks I'm definitely going to try this now. Hope this'll be my NSV in a few weeks too thanks for the inspiration!