I did something today I gave up on years ago!

Renae_Nae

I ran at 6mph for 2 mins and completed my mile in 14 mins! I'm thrilled because in 9th grade I had to quit the varsity volleyball team and settle for JV (mostly my choice) because I couldn't run the distance without my knees hurting. Dr. after dr. told me to "take it easy" "stop when you feel pain" and "do only light impact workouts." I didn't have ANY knee pain while running (I'm saying it's all about the shoes!)

Today for the first time I feel like a runner! (a beginner, but a runner nonetheless)

Renae_Nae

I ran at 6mph for 2 mins and completed my mile in 14 mins! I'm thrilled because in 9th grade I had to quit the varsity volleyball team and settle for JV (mostly my choice) because I couldn't run the distance without my knees hurting. Dr. after dr. told me to "take it easy" "stop when you feel pain" and "do only light impact workouts." I didn't have ANY knee pain while running (I'm saying it's all about the shoes!)

Today for the first time I feel like a runner! (a beginner, but a runner nonetheless)

renae77

That is great Renae! Keep it up! You will be more than a beginner runner before you know it!

lulubar

Wow! Very impressive! Congratulations:happy:

Cassandra1219

Congrats

jenbar

And what shoes would they be?

Rae22

Thats great!!!! I run a 11 minute mile now. So slow.. but strangely enough.. I played vball in HS and developed "weak ankles". So I have to take my time. Great job!

Renae_Nae

And what shoes would they be?

It's a pair of asics (i would have to dig the box out to remember which ones :laugh: ) They weren't bad though..I got them on sale for $50 PLUS got a second pair of shoes half off so I was happy :happy:

MOMOFTWO29

that is so great. congrats :flowerforyou:

TamTastic

Wooohooo!! That is wonderful!! You must feel so great! :flowerforyou:

SGFlyinHi

That's AWESOME!!
I bet you felt great. I know I did the first time I got my speed back up there. :happy:
Great job!!
:drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

mandy10

Thats so awesome to hear!!! I signed up for an 8k today and only have till the end of March to get ready for it. i hope i have good results like you did!!