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Jogging NSV!

delaney056
delaney056 Posts: 475
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I jogged half a mile this morning! Doesn't sound that impressive, but it really is to me. When I was younger and did all kinds of sports, I could jog FOREVER (by forever, I mean up and down my 300ft long driveway atleast 80 times. Yes, I counted the laps.) I stopped doing sports, got out of shape, and now I just can't run like I used to be able to (plus all the track, cross country, and basketball that I did for 4 years really messed up my knees and ankles), so I just do what I can. I generally prefer walking or other forms of low impact cardio, but sometimes I do jog/sprint just to get my heart pumping faster.
Anyways, I'm happy that my endurance has improved. Before, I couldn't even jog a whole lap around the track at the park, and now I can jog 2!

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  • gailosborne
    gailosborne Posts: 435
    It is impressive, you are on your way!! Congratulations!!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    That's great! I am in the same boat. I just finished week 1 of Couch to 5k and starting week 2 tonight. I played soccer until I was 20, and I played basketball and ran long distance track in high school.

    I am starting to believe in "muscle memory" though, as it seems like my body remember what to do even though it has been 20 years. Just like riding a bike, you don't forget how. But it will still take hard work to build up the speed and endurance.

    Thanks for sharing!
  • Kamnikar64
    Kamnikar64 Posts: 345 Member
    Great Job, I'm looking forward to the day that I can run 1/2 mile.
  • Nica_LosN_It
    Nica_LosN_It Posts: 115 Member
    That is impressive!!! I am working my way up to that as we speak and I never really did sports, ever. I started walking and then jogging for 1 min. and then walk for 4 minutes. Now I am jogging for 2 minutes and walking 3 minuted. I just started about 2 weeks ago and I am very proud of myself (considering I weigh 350 plus pounds:embarassed: ).
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I think it's impressive! I get you. I am doing C25K and jogged for 10 minutes Friday morning-granted I might not be able to do that consistently yet but it felt good. Way to Go!!!
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