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Woot! I ran a lap!

papa3x
papa3x Posts: 286
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
OK, laugh if you want to, but hat is HUGE for me..... first time I have run in about 15 years!

But not only did I run a lap, but I played 35 minutes of basketball / dodge ball, but I also hit the heavy bag for 15 minutes, and then finished up with a 15 minute cool down walk.

All, in all, one helluva day for me.
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  • arr0528
    arr0528 Posts: 119 Member
    I think that is fantastic!!! Keep it up and you will soon be able to run two and three laps!!!! Great job!!!!
  • r3d13
    r3d13 Posts: 139
    Awesome job. Keep up the great work.
  • angiebarker
    angiebarker Posts: 127
    congrats! keep it up!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Nice job, those baby steps are important. Keep it up!
  • tuffhd
    tuffhd Posts: 9 Member
    We all have to start some where, right! Sticking with it is the hard part, for me.
    Keep it up and thanks for the inspiration.
  • walkwithme1
    walkwithme1 Posts: 492 Member
    That's great! That one lap will turn into two then next thing it'll be a mile! Good job!
  • lauras777
    lauras777 Posts: 237 Member
    Great job!!! I'm planning on running tonight too! Great day for it!
  • Momsarah5
    Momsarah5 Posts: 12 Member
    Good Job that is huge!!!!!
  • lisaslim1976
    lisaslim1976 Posts: 145
    Yayyyyy!!! well done :-) keep it up!:drinker:
  • papa3x
    papa3x Posts: 286
    I think I am starting to "pay for it" right now, LOL.... wish I had a jacuzzi tub.
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    Is it a 1/4 mile lap or 1/2 mile? I just managed a 1/2 mile at 6 mph yesterday. Feels great doesn't it? That sounds like one hell of a workout. Good job.
  • Angiehankins77
    Angiehankins77 Posts: 84
    I ran a block and felt like I accomplished a Marathon! So excited for you!
  • KaraP18
    KaraP18 Posts: 145 Member
    Keep up the good work! I know first hand how hard it is, but after a while your muscles will build and you will be running a mile!
  • sblueyez
    sblueyez Posts: 156 Member
    That is awesome. Keep up the good work!
  • lmalaschak
    lmalaschak Posts: 346 Member
    Great job all. My husband and I are doing couch potato to 5k. I NEVER thought I'd ever want to run...but I'm starting to see the allure.
  • dvargas46
    dvargas46 Posts: 1
    Fantastic! I'm sure you'll be running miles before you know it! :drinker:
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    No-one will laugh... and if they do I will personally punch them in their stupid face! :wink:

    Being able to run for the first time in a long time is a great feeling - almost liberating. You should be very proud of yourself for reaching this milestone!

    Now that you know you can do this, it opens up a million more possibilites for other pysical activities that will fast track your success. :drinker:
  • debee2000
    debee2000 Posts: 15
    Try a bath instead. Any warm water will help. Oh and dont forget to stretch your quads and other parts of your legs so they don't tighten up.

    Next time try for a few more steps past the 1 lap and keep adding each time you run. Before you know it, you would have done 2 laps!

    Good Luck and keep going!
  • AlbertPooHoles
    AlbertPooHoles Posts: 530 Member
    Excellent job, brother!
  • mahall270
    mahall270 Posts: 3
    great job!
  • kschr201
    kschr201 Posts: 208 Member
    That's really awesome! :)
  • ErinNichole76
    ErinNichole76 Posts: 52 Member
    Great Job!
  • jennifer282000
    jennifer282000 Posts: 128 Member
    Ive been running/walking for a lil over a month and when I first started I could barely get 1/2 lap. Yesterday went out and ran a full mile and walked another mile ..So keep up the good work nd you'll get there
  • rizzle1986
    rizzle1986 Posts: 6
    No reason to laugh! That's so great! Keep up the good work :)
  • bevskiwolf
    bevskiwolf Posts: 296 Member
    I'M THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    P.S. I'm originally from Reading. I ♥ Skippack! :love:
  • lauehorn
    lauehorn Posts: 183
    One lap at a time!! Well done!! Let us know when you get to your second!!
  • msvee812
    msvee812 Posts: 1
    Congratulations!!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Awesome! Keep it up but don't overdo yourself!

    I remember when I first started riding bike again. It was a sad day for onlookers lol.
  • onewithwings
    onewithwings Posts: 56
    CONGRATULATIONS! I remember being able to run my first lap. It got addictive and before I knew it I had signed up to run a 5K and a half marathon. I recommend the couch to 5K program. That's how I got started. Now I run using the Jeff Galloway interval running method. Remember to "Keep on moving". ~OWW~
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    OK, laugh if you want to, but hat is HUGE for me..... first time I have run in about 15 years!

    But not only did I run a lap, but I played 35 minutes of basketball / dodge ball, but I also hit the heavy bag for 15 minutes, and then finished up with a 15 minute cool down walk.

    All, in all, one helluva day for me.

    Are you kidding me? Laugh?? HELL NO!! I applaud you and say GREAT JOB!!!:drinker:
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