I made it!

troystweets
troystweets Posts: 15
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I found a running app that changes the beats per minute in your playlist to match the pace of your run. So today I set my time for 60 minutes (a new timeframe for me) and jumped on the treadmill and got to it.
And you know what I did? I RAN FIVE MILES! I've never run that far before. Ever. Not even with taking walking breaks.
But I did it. 55 minutes. I never considered myself a runner - I guess now I am.
And now I can go to bed knowing that I can do hard things.

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  • bluecrayonz
    bluecrayonz Posts: 459 Member
    wow 55 minutes thats grea! and u can do a 5k now! congrats
  • Lonasue32
    Lonasue32 Posts: 109 Member
    Excellent way to go I'll have to look for an app like that.
  • kathers01
    kathers01 Posts: 164 Member
    awesome! what is the app called?
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I'm so happy for you! I'd like to say the same some day.
  • Honeybea86
    Honeybea86 Posts: 107
    I am a runner but I still want to know this app!
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,870 Member
    Yay! You did it and no one can take it away! Build on it! You are awesome!:drinker:
  • keepitnewmarcia
    keepitnewmarcia Posts: 42 Member
    That's a great story and you must feel amazing. Accomplishment, noting like it.
    Long ago, years, I was into some running; some weeks I did 3 miles a day for a while, not too long, usually like 2 miles a day. Then I stopped. I would love to be b ack there, but so far from it, it would probably take years. Anyway, not about me, you did GREAT!
  • suecan2
    suecan2 Posts: 45
    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! inspiring... i am at 4.5 miles at the 1 hour mark. i'm gonna "make it" too one day.
  • troystweets
    troystweets Posts: 15
    awesome! what is the app called?

    The app is LOLO treadmill - beatburn treadmill/outdoor trainer
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    Good for you :) that's awesome!
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Wow, good for you!
  • darrellbbyrnes
    darrellbbyrnes Posts: 8
    Good work
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    You are now an awesome runner, my dear!!
  • Cslauson86
    Cslauson86 Posts: 51 Member
    Thanks for sharing. It's little tips like this that we need to hear to keep each other motivated! I haven't run in 30 years. I too have started running on the treadmill. One step at at time. Do it again!
  • samanthachen
    samanthachen Posts: 360 Member
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    And now I can go to bed knowing that I can do hard things.

    That was my favorite line!! Congrats! Such a wonderful accomplishment
  • lovinmyselfagain
    lovinmyselfagain Posts: 307 Member
    It's an awesome feeling, right? Congrats on your accomplishment!
  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member
    BUMP!!
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    Running is challenging for me, so kudos to you! :flowerforyou:

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