I ran 4 miles!

FitnessGeek

You guys may remember that 2 weeks ago I posted about how much I hate running/jogging.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/44911-why-would-anyone-ever-want-to-jog-anywhere-at-anytime
Well after seeing some of your responses I decided to start slowly training myself to run. I began with intervals of running in my daily walks.
I have always walked the 2 miles it is for me to get to work, and today was going to be no different. I woke up just feeling like I was ready to run and I decided I would run to work and run home. So, in the pouring down rain, I did my first official full-run: 2 miles in 17 minutes. I got to work and I felt great. I was soaked, beet red, and winded...but still felt great! I ran home after 3 hours of work: 2 miles in 15 min (it's more downhill on the way home).

So I just want to say WOOT! I have not run this far since I was14 and on the track team in high school. I am loving the changes I am seeing and FEELING in my body. :bigsmile:

Who knows, running to work may become an everyday thing...let's just hope the weather is a little better next time!

FitnessGeek

You guys may remember that 2 weeks ago I posted about how much I hate running/jogging.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/44911-why-would-anyone-ever-want-to-jog-anywhere-at-anytime
Well after seeing some of your responses I decided to start slowly training myself to run. I began with intervals of running in my daily walks.
I have always walked the 2 miles it is for me to get to work, and today was going to be no different. I woke up just feeling like I was ready to run and I decided I would run to work and run home. So, in the pouring down rain, I did my first official full-run: 2 miles in 17 minutes. I got to work and I felt great. I was soaked, beet red, and winded...but still felt great! I ran home after 3 hours of work: 2 miles in 15 min (it's more downhill on the way home).

So I just want to say WOOT! I have not run this far since I was14 and on the track team in high school. I am loving the changes I am seeing and FEELING in my body. :bigsmile:

Who knows, running to work may become an everyday thing...let's just hope the weather is a little better next time!

hopeitworks

Wow, that is really great and amazing. Keep up the great work!!!

3babybeans

WOW! that is a great time for a new runner! I'm jealous! Good for you! :flowerforyou:

Georg

That's terrific!!!
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

emorym

You are kicking butt Keep up the good work and I am sure you will meet your goal in no time.

ckmama

That is great...let me get this you worked for 3 hours soaking wet??

FitnessGeek

That is great...let me get this you worked for 3 hours soaking wet??

I am a baker, so I wear a uniform at work. We even have a washer/dryer there so all my stuff was nice and dry for the run home.

Lizjkp

Very well done there:flowerforyou: I am sure that you will just go from strength to strength:bigsmile: .




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MOMOFTWO29

Congrats, that is so awesome. Keep it up. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Wolfena

Holy Canoli that's fast!

I've been running for 2.5 years... I still can't break 5 miles in one HOUR!

gustergirl

Wonderful! I too noticed that I had a feeling to run more after awhile of doing walking. Keep it up!!

Kimono

Well, well, well looks like you are a natural runner, that is fast girl!!

12by311

Way to go!

That is fast!

tomyhealth

Great Job!!! Keep up the good work.

:drinker: :drinker:

staceyw37

that's excellent! :flowerforyou: