Getting used to running - ran 1.5 miles today!

staken444

So that probably is not alot to runners, but i am feeling great. Started out only being able to run 1/4 mile without stopping and walking. Granted, it was a slow pace, but you have to start somewhere. Today I'm looking for a 5K race in the Tampa/Orlando area to give me even more drive!

pinuplove

That's great! I'm doing c24k now, so 1.5 miles straight totally impresses me

bhawkins0617

That's awesome! I also started out only able to run a short distance before stopping and just completed a 5K this weekend. Keep up the good work! Running past the finish line feels awesome!

ChristyRunStarr

Congrats! :happy: Everyone has to start somewhere! For me I think it's amazing-I love to jog and bike but when it comes to running, I can't seem to get my breathing down lol

staken444

Thanks for the encouragement! Btw, what is the C24k?

jmoralesx5

After hitting 270 last year, my first workout I couldn't job 100m without nearly dying and needing oxygen. I'm not kidding. My trainer had me run to a bridge and I puked when I got there. Now I'm up to doing an 8K (5.3miles) and loving it. Don't give up, just make small goals for yourself and you can do it.

3ofmine

Thanks for the encouragement! Btw, what is the C24k?

I think she met C25K and it's a running app...it helps to over like 8wks to be able to run a 5k. Check it out I am gonna start it soon myself. I've heard from a lot of people who had never ran in their life did the program and are now runners!

Angel

lmbigsby

I just reached 2.5 miles without stopping or walking so I am right there with you and totally impressed. Your right we do have to start somewhere and each day I push myself a little farther. I am training for the Dirty Dash (similar to the Warrior Dash) in September. Keep it up.

susanb8500

Way to go on your success! 1.5 miles is huge! You should definitely find a 5K to give you a goal and keep you motivated.

I used the C25K program too - it's wonderful. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in jogging.

Jenn264

That's great! I'm just getting used to running too, I've never been the type to run haha and I felt so accomplished when I only ran 5 minutes then I eventually started running miles! My next goal is 1.5 miles!! :)

pinuplove

Thanks for the encouragement! Btw, what is the C24k?

Oops, yeah that's supposed to be couch to 5k! I've never run before, it's a great program for beginners

clairbow

Great job! I'm at the same point you are. I could only run for about 90 seconds a few months ago and now I'm running around 1.5 to 2 miles. I'm also hoping to run a 5k soon! Good luck!

EternalJourney

Yay!! Congrats I am up to about that in running, too.

staken444

I'll check out that C24K program - looks interesting! Thanks again everyone, after all of this encouragement I feel like getting back out there and running another 1.5 miles (not

silvergurl518

awesome job! i was never a (good) runner but last year i ran a 10k, 8k, 5k, and 3k. i haven't done jack diddly since so i just signed up for one in september!!!

Ali_TSO

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It's in December in Orlando, and it's gonna be awesome. Great job!

cavewoman15

congrats!! i also highly recommend the C25K program. i signed up for a 5k for the last day of the program which really kept me motivated to keep running. i've been able to keep my running shape for over a year, even though i only run once a week or so now.

staken444

Made it up to 2 miles this week! Watch out Boston marathon lol . I signed up for a September 5 k in downtown Tampa. Taking my 14 year old son with me!

anderl34

KEEP IT UP!! I started running in February, not even able to run a full mile without walking. I stuck with running, doing it almost every day, never taking more than 2 days off and slowly increasing my distance. Since then, Iv'e run a 5K, 8K, 10K, and on August 18th I will be running A HALF MARATHON!! I NEVER imagined I could do what I'm doing now - I ran 10 miles last Sunday!

I have completely amazed myself with my accomplishments, and trust me, If I can do it, YOU can do it!

Keep up the good work It feels amazing, doesn't it?!

anderl34

Also, signing up for the 5K was an awesome idea!! Having something to train for is incredibly motivating.

staken444

KEEP IT UP!! I started running in February, not even able to run a full mile without walking. I stuck with running, doing it almost every day, never taking more than 2 days off and slowly increasing my distance. Since then, Iv'e run a 5K, 8K, 10K, and on August 18th I will be running A HALF MARATHON!! I NEVER imagined I could do what I'm doing now - I ran 10 miles last Sunday!

I have completely amazed myself with my accomplishments, and trust me, If I can do it, YOU can do it!

Keep up the good work It feels amazing, doesn't it?!

Nice work! That is encouraging!

Sassy9411

That is AWESOME! My friend and I have decided to run (or jog) a 5K in September! So I'm totally trying that app for training! And you know 1.5 miles is a lot! Especially for someone who isn't an avid runner so that is fantastic! Great job!

davisrl0

Saw that you made it to 2 miles. Thats great! Its great motivation to sign up for something...it forces you to keep at it!

I was never a runner, and when I started last year....I couldnt run down the street without having to stop. (And we have some serious hills in our neighborhood, too). But with persistence, I got it down and now I love it. Hubby and I did a 5k, and a 5 mile this year. We'd signed up for a 10k but due to a scheduling conflict, couldnt make it...but I'd gotten to where I could run 6-7 miles at a time. Ive taken a few months off to do the Insanity program and when I got out to jog the other day, it was all I could do to make it two miles. How quickly we lose endurance if we dont keep it up! We plan on signing up for a half marathon in November. We've got some training to do, but Im ready!!

Congrats to you for building up stamina...and good luck with your upcoming race!!

LavaRoushFiveOh

Thats great. I am up to about 3/4ths mile before I start to die. Running is something that is extremely hard for me. I can do the elliptical machine for hours. I can bike for hours. But I cannot run worth a crap.

pastryari

Congrats to you!! We all have to start somewhere! Good luck!

vapreppy

atta boy! Keep it up. you will be amazed by what the body can accomplish. I am a Tampa resident:) Running in the summer here can be brutal.

Yoshimi1977

I want to be a runner SO BAAAAD!!!:explode: I am also just into the 3rd week of the Couch-to-5K program using a podcast by a guy named Robert found here - http://www.c25k.com/podcasts.htm - I like it and it's working really well. At the end of each week I find myself wanting to keep running after he says stop. It's encouraging!
Great job yourself! 2 miles is fantastic!
I'm in Orlando too and I heard there's a 5K here in August but I don't know much about it (and not really excited about running outdoors in Florida...in August...in the HOT)
Best of luck!

smileyng

Way to go! I've always been afraid of running and am really considering the c25k. Keep us posted with your progress!

QueenB985

WTG! I'm on week 4 of the C25K program so I totally get how big of a deal running 1.5 miles without stopping is! Keep up the good work!