I am freaking out!! Yessss!!

bethygirlie
bethygirlie Posts: 311 Member
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Today I ran my first mile without stopping. I am so excited I am beaming from ear to ear. I was doing couch to 5k and I got to the second day, skipped ahead and ran a mile. I was so excited I wanted to tell everyone in the gym but I didn't want to look like a dork. I am so proud of myself, I have never thought I'd ever be a runner but I am addicted now. I LOVE this feeling!!
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  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Congrats :)
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    That's awesome!!
  • asherella
    asherella Posts: 11 Member
    Well done to you .... Is that weight loss for real ?? AMAZING
  • bethygirlie
    bethygirlie Posts: 311 Member
    Well done to you .... Is that weight loss for real ?? AMAZING

    yes, it's for real. 35 more pounds to go...give or take. :)
  • aschavel
    aschavel Posts: 7
    Congrats!! And WOW, you are my new inspiration!!!
  • nturner612
    nturner612 Posts: 710 Member
    way to go!
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    Whaaaaattttttt! Well done lady! Before you realize, you'll be doing triathlons :)
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    Congrats! That is fantastic!!!!!!!
  • tealbubbles
    tealbubbles Posts: 21 Member
    I love couch to 5k!! It's a great program! It got me addicted to running! Unfortunately running fell aside due to my insane schedule, but I vow to get back to it as soon as my schedule lightens a little. It's a GREAT program and it's such a great feeling seeing the progress over time!

    Good job!
  • KayeArlana
    KayeArlana Posts: 42 Member
    Congratulations!!! As someone who has over 200 lbs. to lose you are a real inspiration to me! I can't wait to be where you are! Keep up the amazing work!
  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    Well done to you .... Is that weight loss for real ?? AMAZING

    yes, it's for real. 35 more pounds to go...give or take. :)

    Amazing. Really. Wow. And huge big congratulations on running a whole mile! I'm a fairly new runner myself, about to run my first 5k in a week. I never thought I'd be a runner either. Feels gooood!
  • stacyhall79
    stacyhall79 Posts: 91
    I also love c-5k...excellent job on the mile! And, whoa! can't believe that weight loss! You go girl!!!
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    your hooked!!! awesome!

    go sign up for a 5k a few months out.
  • beatlesfan31
    beatlesfan31 Posts: 66 Member
    You are awesome!! Congratulations!
  • msdani12
    msdani12 Posts: 132 Member
    WTG!! (: Keep it up!
  • ACP1015
    ACP1015 Posts: 8
    Wow! Amazing! Way to go!
  • muamontreal
    muamontreal Posts: 109 Member
    You can be proud of you ! I am not a runner and I don't think I 'll go very far if I really tried :cry:

    I need to try C25K , it seems to be such a nice way to do it !

    Congrats again on your mile and that weight loss !!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Gremlinz
    Gremlinz Posts: 3,259 Member
    Awesome! Way to go!!!!! :)
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
    That's fantastic - brilliant feeling, well done :)
  • LeslieC1970
    LeslieC1970 Posts: 160
    Congratulations! That first mile was the hardest for me.
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    yay!!!! everytime i add another minute to the time i go go without walking i get super excited!! i always feel like a dork too though because it's only 1 more minute, but for me it's awesome! keep it up girl and let us know when you make it to 2 miles :)
  • bethygirlie
    bethygirlie Posts: 311 Member
    I actually was doing couch to 5k and was on the 2nd day and felt like I could do more....skipped ahead and ran a mile. I couldn't even believe it. I wanted to tell everyone at the gym but I didn't want to look like a dork. lol
  • NuggetLovesEdie
    NuggetLovesEdie Posts: 477 Member
    YEAH!

    I TOTALLY would have done the dorky thing at the gym... but that's mostly because I don't care if people think I'm dorky. :)

    You and Zombies Run are inspiring me to consider the C25K thing again.
  • tracywire
    tracywire Posts: 1
    Great Job!!!!! WOW you are doing wonderful on your weight loss. 225lbs Way To GO!!!!
  • fitblondebaker22
    fitblondebaker22 Posts: 84
    Awesome!
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I too will jump on here to say "congrats!"

    However, I will have to also say DO NOT JUMP AHEAD IN THE PROGRAM!!!! NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER!!!

    Here's why:

    There are two systems in your body that determines how long/fast you can run. Your cardiovascular (heart, lungs, blood, etc) and musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, etc.).

    When training, your cardiovascular system will increase it's efficiency very quickly. Your heart will get stronger, so it will beat slower under the same level of exertion, and your blood will adapt to carrying more oxygen per mL. You will notice this quickly, and you will start to feel like you can push harder and go further in a relatively short period of time.

    HOWEVER

    Your musculo-skeletal system takes a long, long time to develop the strength and endurance to be able to run faster, or for longer periods of time. Much, much longer. The downside to this: You don't feel it.

    All you ever feel is your cardio system straining. The stress you put on your muscles, bones and joints isn't felt through your body until something goes wrong. Once something goes wrong, you're done. No more running for weeks. You may even end up with a life-long injury.

    That's why the programs like C25K have such slow, gradual increases of distance and running time. It's not for your cadio system to develop, it's for the musculo-skeletal system. You will feel like you could push further before the program tell you to, but by doing so, you will increase the risk of injuring yourself which will set you back weeks or years in your weight and fitness journey.

    So, next time you go for a run and think you would like to jump ahead in the program, take a moment to think about it. You probably could do it, and you'll feel fine, but do it regularly, and you could end up not being able to run at all.
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Awesome job!!! Congratulations on the mile!!!! Also, great job on the weight loss!!
  • bethygirlie
    bethygirlie Posts: 311 Member
    I too will jump on here to say "congrats!"

    However, I will have to also say DO NOT JUMP AHEAD IN THE PROGRAM!!!! NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER!!!

    Here's why:

    There are two systems in your body that determines how long/fast you can run. Your cardiovascular (heart, lungs, blood, etc) and musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, etc.).

    When training, your cardiovascular system will increase it's efficiency very quickly. Your heart will get stronger, so it will beat slower under the same level of exertion, and your blood will adapt to carrying more oxygen per mL. You will notice this quickly, and you will start to feel like you can push harder and go further in a relatively short period of time.

    HOWEVER

    Your musculo-skeletal system takes a long, long time to develop the strength and endurance to be able to run faster, or for longer periods of time. Much, much longer. The downside to this: You don't feel it.

    All you ever feel is your cardio system straining. The stress you put on your muscles, bones and joints isn't felt through your body until something goes wrong. Once something goes wrong, you're done. No more running for weeks. You may even end up with a life-long injury.

    That's why the programs like C25K have such slow, gradual increases of distance and running time. It's not for your cadio system to develop, it's for the musculo-skeletal system. You will feel like you could push further before the program tell you to, but by doing so, you will increase the risk of injuring yourself which will set you back weeks or years in your weight and fitness journey.

    So, next time you go for a run and think you would like to jump ahead in the program, take a moment to think about it. You probably could do it, and you'll feel fine, but do it regularly, and you could end up not being able to run at all.

    I've already built up endurance with massive cardio so my body is used to it.
  • fattypattybinger
    fattypattybinger Posts: 337
    too cool
  • LatinaGordita
    LatinaGordita Posts: 377 Member
    I completed C25K, and I skipped ahead certain weeks because a couple of them seemed that instead of increasing time it was decreasing. I have completed a couple of 5K's and have improved my time slightly. I think as long as you listen to your body and make sure you have a rest day here and there from running for your muscles to repair you should be good. Congrats on your victory! Welcome to the runners club :D

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