Run #27
opus649
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In a few minutes I'll be leaving work for a run - my last run of C25K... #27. It's been an interesting two months. I had not been involved in any regular exercise for over a decade. I really struggled to make it through the first week, and every Friday for the first few weeks I was very worried about whether or not I could handle the next week's load.
After my very first run I had pain in my left knee - something I had never experienced before. I kept running, and my knee kept hurting and swelling up. I eventually went to the doctor and was told it was runner's knee and to keep on running (and do some additional exercises to strengthen my quads). Around week 5, I developed a sharp pain in my ankle after my runs. I bought an ACE bandage and kept on running. For nine straight weeks, I have not missed a single run.
Fortunately, all of the pain has subsided (although my ankle is still a little swollen). I honestly think the turning point in this little journey was that first 20 (consecutive) minute run. I had convinced myself that I wouldn't be able to do it - that it was too much, too soon. And then I went out and did it. I would be lying if I said I never came close to quitting. In fact, in every single one of my 26 runs up to this point I've wanted to call it quits before I was finished.
Today I will leave work and go run for 30 minutes without stopping. I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't view that as much of an accomplishment, but it means the world to me. And all it took was an unwillingness to break a promise I made to myself. No matter how much I wanted to, I refused to allow myself to quit. And now, for the 27th time, I will go be miserable and spend 30 minutes convincing myself that it's worth it.
Because it is.
Good luck to all of you and see you out there!!
After my very first run I had pain in my left knee - something I had never experienced before. I kept running, and my knee kept hurting and swelling up. I eventually went to the doctor and was told it was runner's knee and to keep on running (and do some additional exercises to strengthen my quads). Around week 5, I developed a sharp pain in my ankle after my runs. I bought an ACE bandage and kept on running. For nine straight weeks, I have not missed a single run.
Fortunately, all of the pain has subsided (although my ankle is still a little swollen). I honestly think the turning point in this little journey was that first 20 (consecutive) minute run. I had convinced myself that I wouldn't be able to do it - that it was too much, too soon. And then I went out and did it. I would be lying if I said I never came close to quitting. In fact, in every single one of my 26 runs up to this point I've wanted to call it quits before I was finished.
Today I will leave work and go run for 30 minutes without stopping. I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't view that as much of an accomplishment, but it means the world to me. And all it took was an unwillingness to break a promise I made to myself. No matter how much I wanted to, I refused to allow myself to quit. And now, for the 27th time, I will go be miserable and spend 30 minutes convincing myself that it's worth it.
Because it is.
Good luck to all of you and see you out there!!
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Amazing story & accomplishment opus! We all know it's not easy as one thinks and takes much effort and dedication. You're doing great! I hope that 5k run will become less miserable and more fun for you...I'm sure it will:) And take care of your injuries! I'm nursing one right now (not running related) and I'm bummed about taking a forced break but can't wait to get back into it...
thanks for the inspiration & see you out there too:flowerforyou:0
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