NSV - jogging!

candicejn

So this would not be much to most people, I suppose, but last night on the treadmill I was able to jog at 4.5mph - even if it was only for 2 minutes at a time. 6 weeks ago, when I started working out again and started MPF, I could barely keep up with a 2.5mph walk without feeling like I was dying or my knees would give out, so this is a HUGE thing for me. One of my fitness goals is to be able to jog/run an entire 5K when I get down near my goal weight. I feel stronger than I have in years (especially my legs - I can feel muscles I haven't felt in who know how long!), and I'm starting to crave that feeling you get when you exercise. It's no longer a chore, but rather something I enjoy and look forward to.

This is quite exciting to me

ysamatar

Congrats!

runiechica

That's amazing!!! Great job!

Liss416

Fantastic! Keep up the great work!

libland

Congrats! I understand completely. I consider 4.5 mph running. Even at my best I am never much more than 5.5 mph and I have done 4 half marathons at that pace (run 4 min / walk 5 min over and over). The fact that you are moving and improving is what counts. It doesn't matter how fast you go. Good luck on your goal toward your 5K.

shoshi68

I run @ 4.5, and that is great! Good for you! Keep up the good work!

DaniellePF

Thats awesome! Congrats!:flowerforyou:

velvetkat

I think its super what you have been able to accomplish!! 97lbs ago I could barely walk 50ft without my back/knees/hips/ you name it hurting! Now i can do an hour on the elliptical with very little problem!
Of course I still have some hip pain but it is so much better without all the weight!

Keep up the great work and a BIG congrats!

candicejn

Thank you so much for the replies! I really think the support here is what will get me to my goal!!

GoldSag1

That's fantastic!

ratherbeskiing

That's amazing!!! Great job!:bigsmile:

femme62209

That is awesome and I completely understand how proud you are of yourself When I started jogging I could only do so for 30 seconds at a time...and that was after I had already lost 30 pounds! Two days ago I ran for 44 minutes without stopping!!! You are awesome and you will reach your goal of doing a 5k! Have an amazing day

ann945n

Congrats to you! Beware, running is super addictive

bani_cedar

Thanks for the inspiration, I'm just getting started on the Couch to 5 K, and 4.5 miles per hr is still a goal for me . Glad to see you are doing it.

ddiestler

Great Job! You should be proud of your accomplishment. I know what a big deal that is. A year ago I could barely walk..today, I am running 3.5 miles without stopping to walk.. If I can do it, anyone can do it! Keep up the great work.. feel free to add me if you'd like

flabulous4

Go you! Have a look at couch to 5K, I can't recommend it highly enough.