NSV: Started Running
SilverOnTheTree
Posts: 102 Member
TLDR: Turns out I CAN run.
About 11, 12 weeks ago I joined the gym & started getting healthier. But I couldn't run worth a damn, not even on the indoor machines. So I did the uphill/downhill walking programs instead, until it became easier to run on the elliptical (at 5kph). Over 12 weeks, I ran 3k on the elliptical in 30 minutes, lost 10kgs, cycled 35km outdoors, and today...
I RAN AROUND THE LAKE - TWICE!
Okay, it was Week 1, Day 1 of the Podrunner Intervals music for Couch25K, which is actually something like 2 minutes of walking, 30 seconds of jogging. But I didn't stop once, I didn't cheat, and I even turned back for the final 100 metres of track (ran too fast at the end). It's thrilling to be outdoors in spring, dodging geese and listening to songbirds in the trees.
So thanks, MFP friends and random encouragers. Your support made all the difference. Next week I'll buy proper running shoes and it's GAME ON for the summer!
About 11, 12 weeks ago I joined the gym & started getting healthier. But I couldn't run worth a damn, not even on the indoor machines. So I did the uphill/downhill walking programs instead, until it became easier to run on the elliptical (at 5kph). Over 12 weeks, I ran 3k on the elliptical in 30 minutes, lost 10kgs, cycled 35km outdoors, and today...
I RAN AROUND THE LAKE - TWICE!
Okay, it was Week 1, Day 1 of the Podrunner Intervals music for Couch25K, which is actually something like 2 minutes of walking, 30 seconds of jogging. But I didn't stop once, I didn't cheat, and I even turned back for the final 100 metres of track (ran too fast at the end). It's thrilling to be outdoors in spring, dodging geese and listening to songbirds in the trees.
So thanks, MFP friends and random encouragers. Your support made all the difference. Next week I'll buy proper running shoes and it's GAME ON for the summer!
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Way to go!0
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Awesome job! Keep it up, in a couple weeks you'll be able to run mile(s) non-stop!0
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WOW!!! That is awesome!! Keep it up and before you know it you'll be running races
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