run run run NSV

sandy2006

I have been working on trying to become a runner. The longest I have gone is a mile and a half. Well today I pushed and pushed and got to 2 miles! I was so excited I clapped for myself with people looking at me like I was crazy! I didnt care I was trully excited. I havent ran 2 miles straight in my entire life. It took me 27 minutes.

sgoldman328

Congratulations!! That's awesome!

sharonsjones

Awesome! Way to go!

syiyi

awesome!!!!!!!! I want to do the same :happy:

Babieseverywhere

How wonderful, I wish I could run two miles at once

wbgolden

You are a runner.

SueInAz

Great job! I know what you mean, too. I ran my first 11 minute mile yesterday and threw my hands up in the air and did a little skip for joy when I made it. I don't think anyone saw me, though. :laugh:

Srbrosseau

Great job!

In striving to run longer distances, try mixing in some walking before you're too tired to continue.

Over the last six months, I've gone from a long run of 10 miles to a long run of 32 miles by following this method.

Walking gives a chance for your running muscles to recharge a bit and for your heart rate to slow down.

kellybug123

WTG! Keep up the great work! I'm hoping to be to that point some day soon Truly inspirational!

smurfette75

congratulations!! working on getting there myself!

proudmami1138

That's awesome! I did the same thing when I started running. I'd never run in my life and took it up in March of this year. At first I increased the minutes I ran 2, 3, 5, 7 mins ... but then I started to do it by 1/2 miles. Once I reached 3 miles I was so proud and felt so accomplished. I did my first 5k in July and have slowly lost the gusto I had for running. I still run but not as much as I should to keep up with it. Keep it up and good job! Its a great accomplishment and you should be proud!

SueInAz

Great job!

In striving to run longer distances, try mixing in some walking before you're too tired to continue.

Over the last six months, I've gone from a long run of 10 miles to a long run of 32 miles by following this method.

Walking gives a chance for your running muscles to recharge a bit and for your heart rate to slow down.

I agree with this. I actually walk/run in intervals a la Jeff Galloway. 3 minutes running (~ 6 MPH) and one minute walking (3.5 MPH) are my current intervals. I can do this much faster than I could just run and I have pretty impressive calorie burns, too.

mawhite717

oh wow thats awesome!!! im starting today... hopefully i'll be able to do that soon! congrats!!