NSV- Running. :)

svanhoecke

So let me start by saying I have had surgery on both my knees and have chronic bursitis in both of my hips. Obviously this has presented a multitude of problems during my weight loss journey. But I have been working really hard on regaining the ability to run. (I used to be a soccer player before the knee issues). At first I thought I would be doomed to the elliptical forever. But since we got a treadmill in the house in May, I started off running 1 minute, walking 5, run a minute, walk 5. Then I would up the running intervals to 2, 3, sometime 4 minutes on rare occasions.

Tonight, for the first time since I don't even remember when, I was able to keep running for 10 minutes straight with no walk breaks. That may not seem like much for you usual runners, but I can't believe I was able to do it. I may be sore tomorrow, but the feeling I had when the timer showed 10 minutes was amazing! I am hoping I can keep improving, strengthen my knees and my hips, and be able to run even more.

Thanks friends for listening. I just had to share!

ineednapkin

Wow that is sooo awesome!! Congrats! I bet you are stoked!

spammyanna

That is awesome! Next thing you know, you will be running for 15 minutes! Great job!

ChristinaLConway

high five

sofaking6

Awesome!!!! It's amazing when your body responds to and even sometimes outpaces your mind, isn't it? Great job

LorinaLynn

That is awesome!!! Getting to the point of running 10 minutes straight is a big deal for anyone, let alone someone with bionic knees! And I really believe that as you strengthen your muscles, it'll ease the strain on your joints. Great job! :flowerforyou:

svanhoecke

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see what's next!

sarah307

AMAZING!!! I have had multiple surgeries on my knee, leg, and ankle, so i understand trying to run with previous injuries!! WTG !!!

stevwil41

That is fantastic! I think the first 10 minutes of running are the suckiest part of running anyway! On a good day I can go about 35 minutes without stopping but at about minute 8 I'm usually about to call it quits everyday:)

PlunderBunneh

Awesome!!! Way to overcome!
Ten minutes is a huge deal. I've got no excuses and I only got to ten minutes a couple weeks ago, and it was THE BIGGEST DEAL EVER!! to me
Well done, congrats!

Hoppymom

Way to keep trying, even in the face of adversity!

KickinBooty

You dan do it. Keep going!

Cait_Sidhe

10 minutes is HUGE! Congratulations!