My NSV - running
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dewsmom78
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I've never been a runner, I used to despise it or make fun of it. On top of that, I was also a smoker, so running wasn't optional. Well, now at 34 years old (and smoke free!) as part of my workout plan, I have decided I just need to get out and do it. I've only been out 3 times so far, but each time I can run farther without stopping to walk and catch my breath. Today, I ran almost a mile without stopping to walk. My heart rate has also adjusted tremendously since the first day.
Tomorrow I am shooting for the full mile. With my ultimate goal of running a 5k in the next few months :happy:
Tomorrow I am shooting for the full mile. With my ultimate goal of running a 5k in the next few months :happy:
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Awesome, you're doing a great job!0
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Congratulations! Keep it up!0
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I've also caught the running bug!! I used to stand on the curb smoking a cigarette and laughing at the runners...now it's me lol. I too only started a week ago and I'm amazed at how much further I can go each time I'm out. I ran 14mins of my 5km walk yesterday which is up from about 30sec of running the first day lol. MFP is really teaching me to focus on NSV's instead of stupid numbers on the scale. Ok...didn't mean to hijack your thread...congrats and happy running to us both.0
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if you google "NHS couch to 5k" you can upload a 9 week running programme to listen to.It is a fab running programme and one I have done a few times and reccomended to loads of people! It is, best of all, free. Good luck!0
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Congrats!!!!... and welcome to the club
Now be prepared for future "race bugs" and spending ridiculous amounts of money on cool running gear 0 -
Watch out. . . running may become your new addiction! Welcome to the club! :-)0
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yay!!!
Good for you!0 -
I too use to be a smoker and a non-runner. Dec 2011 some work acquaintances told me about a Half Marathon they were doing in May of 2012, I thought ... hey ... I can do that! Much the same as you, I started out slow, building up to running farther and farther distances. I quit smoking in January 2012 and this year I'm completing 3 half marathons over 4 weeks, a couple 10ks, a 74 mile relay and a 4 mile extreme obstacle course. It doesn't take long to develop a love and passion for running! Keep up the great work!0
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Yayyy! Go you! I hated running too but have found a love for it. Running my second 5k this weekend!0
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congrats on being a runner and a non smoker. i just began running as well... i signed up for my first 5k this august0
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I've also caught the running bug!! I used to stand on the curb smoking a cigarette and laughing at the runners...now it's me lol. I too only started a week ago and I'm amazed at how much further I can go each time I'm out. I ran 14mins of my 5km walk yesterday which is up from about 30sec of running the first day lol. MFP is really teaching me to focus on NSV's instead of stupid numbers on the scale. Ok...didn't mean to hijack your thread...congrats and happy running to us both.
Awesome job! I totally agree, the scale is stupid. I am starting to love my NSV's much more.0 -
Congratulations! Great job. You may inspire me to start moving more.0
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I too use to be a smoker and a non-runner. Dec 2011 some work acquaintances told me about a Half Marathon they were doing in May of 2012, I thought ... hey ... I can do that! Much the same as you, I started out slow, building up to running farther and farther distances. I quit smoking in January 2012 and this year I'm completing 3 half marathons over 4 weeks, a couple 10ks, a 74 mile relay and a 4 mile extreme obstacle course. It doesn't take long to develop a love and passion for running! Keep up the great work!
Wow, that is awesome, some major accomplishments for you! Half marathons, 10k's, those frighten the crap out of me right now! But someday....maybe not so much. 0 -
Watch out. . . running may become your new addiction! Welcome to the club! :-)
^^^ THIS!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
It is amazing how awesome your lungs feel after going out for a run when you quit smoking, isn't it?!
I myself am former smoker, turned running addict. I completed my first 5K last month on my birthday, and my second this past weekend taking almost 2 minutes off my finish time! I can't even stand being around smokers now, and for some reason the thought of inhaling their second hand has me thinking it will mess up my running *shrug*.
Anyway, I am currently in the process of upping my mileage and currently run 11 miles a week (pretty impressive considering I HATED running). Keep going, keep putting that foot in front of the other. When someone offers you a smoke (and they will) just remember everything you have accomplished so far, it will help you refuse it.
Outstanding job!0 -
Great job!0
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if you google "NHS couch to 5k" you can upload a 9 week running programme to listen to.It is a fab running programme and one I have done a few times and reccomended to loads of people! It is, best of all, free. Good luck!
Thanks for the tip! I will check it out!0
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