I got 'high' today!!

famousmel

I have been begging/praying for the day I would experience a runners 'high' as I am not a fan of jogging and wanted to know if i could get 'addicted' and actually look forward to the gym someday. Well, today's the day!!! I'm on Wk5 Day1 of C25K and it happened. I had to stop myself from crying I was so excited. There have been a lot of treadmill tears the last few weeks, I was just as sure I wouldn't be able to do it, as I was determined to finish the program. The fear has slowly been changing to excitement. Thanks to all my MFP's assurances. Keep on keepin' on...
PS. Almost had to hold up my yoga pants while I ran, time to invest in smaller ones with drawstrings!!!

KaleeCat

Awesome!!

ncl1313

So much awesome in this post! I have yet to feel the runner's high. The most exciting part for me (still) is when I'm finally done. I really hate it. Smaller pants=giant yay for you!!

KodAkuraMacKyen

Woo-hoo! That's awesome!

KWake1

I can't wait! I'm on week 4 day 1 and I'm having such a hard time increasing my time/distance. I'm sure it's all mental but Man am I struggling. You've given me hope to jump back on the treadmill tonight.

rabblerabble

I often find that after a good workout my spirits are greatly lifted. I usually work out after a long sometimes stressful day in the office. I get home, throw on the workout clothes and hit the gym. Sometimes I find myself in almost an elated state afterwards.

avababy05

Exactly twice in three years.Each time I was at a point when I was in pain and didn't think I could push any harder then-BOOM- It was like I wasn't even part of my body.

Very strange and awesome feeling.

MorganLeighRN

Awesome job!! I love that high! You will have it more and more.

mikeyh12

Wow thats great, I can't ever imagine enjoying running.

cgfol1

It's fantastic isnt it! You can just go and go and go

dmw45

I did the same workout today! I can't say I had the same results but I was surprised I was able to do it with no pain and no struggle. This C25K thing really works. I'm looking forward to the next lesson but still a little scared for w5d3.

ShaktiB

I'm on week 5 too!! Congratulations...I've been having the same feelings about running as what you describe...It really is an awesome experience

Julie_Donahue

I experienced my first runner's high after W5D3 (the Big one!)!! It was the first time I felt great after exercising---ever!

r524reed

I know that feeling when I finished my 5k program and ran the whole thing I stood there and cried !!!! I felt like I had really accomplished something !!!! It's a great feeling !!!!

famousmel

That's crazy to me, but I've got my hopes high:) Good on you!!

longtimeterp

i get my runner's high every morning before i go for a run, makes the run that much better!