This is probably a bit sad, but...

LearnFromTheRed
LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
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...I just managed to run for two minutes.

That sounds pathetic. But two years ago my life was completely changed by a diagnosis of endometriosis, and the idea of doing anything involving that much impact has been a complete no-go.

I've been trying to find solutions for ages, sometimes helped by the medical profession and sometimes not, and put two-and-a-half stone on in the process. Ten days ago I went and got myself fitted for running shoes in the hope I might, one day, be able to start.

On a brisk walk around our local lake tonight, I looked up and saw there was no one on the path in front of me for as far as I could see. So, certainly not prepared for a run, I ran.

Yes, there was some pain. And I have no idea how I will feel tomorrow. But I just actually RAN in my new running shoes, and I think I can class it as a minor victory!!!!
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  • maddiebabe
    maddiebabe Posts: 193 Member
    Good for you!! Its not pathetic. You are making progress and you deserve to be happy about that!!! Do not take away from your success!!!

    Congrats on your first step in the right direction :) you will do great!!!!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Baby steps :) We all start somewhere. Good stuff
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    Huh. Sounds like you are on week 2 of Couch to 5K:

    Week Two: Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 90 seconds of jogging and two minutes of walking for a total of 20 minutes.

    If so you are in with the in-crowd! Because there are literally hundreds, if not thousands of people on this site who have done week 2 (and many who are currently doing week 2)

    And we are all glorious. (and so are you - so get used to it, because this is the first of many "I can do it" moments for you)
  • c8linmarie
    c8linmarie Posts: 358 Member
    Not pathetic at all! Kudos to you for just doing it!

    We all have to start somewhere, and you just got your start! You will progress from here and do better and better every time you get out there!
  • kadase
    kadase Posts: 9 Member
    :happy: This isn't pathetic. It is a victory so claim it as yours I hope you're not in pain tomorrow and you can try again!
  • shmatichka
    shmatichka Posts: 93
    Wee done!
    I don't know you, but I'm really proud of you. You got out there and tried, one step is all it takes :)
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Great job!!
  • jgagnon1
    jgagnon1 Posts: 2 Member
    YAHOOOOO good for you!!!!
  • PGG19
    PGG19 Posts: 63 Member
    That is awesome, love hearing the victory!
  • NoeHead
    NoeHead Posts: 516 Member
    it is two minutes more than a lot of people...its a start! congrats!
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    Awesome!! I"ve lost 60+ lbs and have not yet attempted to try to run. Kudos to you for be brave and doing it!
  • jacz83
    jacz83 Posts: 19 Member
    progress is progress!

    BOOYA!~
  • SlimJanette
    SlimJanette Posts: 597 Member
    That is awesome. I read a story on here that someone started by walking only half way down their drive way and eventually did a 5KM run. It is not sad, it is FANTASTIC!!!:drinker:
  • cyndilie
    cyndilie Posts: 52
    Woohoo! Good for you! It's just the beginning .....:wink:
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    That is awesome!! Great job!
  • mevongkunthong
    mevongkunthong Posts: 3 Member
    We all have to start somewhere. :-) That is hardly pathetic. 10 points for you!
  • Binkie1955
    Binkie1955 Posts: 329 Member
    congrats but do be careful. I'm clueless on the complexities of endometriosis. don't do anything that would set you back. hang in there and at least keep walking.
  • jennishell
    jennishell Posts: 4
    Not pathetic at all. Great job!!!!!!
  • freesoul
    freesoul Posts: 24 Member
    Hey...C25k, run 30 seconds walk 2 minutes- is how I started. And I ran a marathon last year- and 2 half marathons as well. We all have to start somewhere!
  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
    Wow, thanks everyone, you've made me realise just how big that two minutes was :)
  • 2kidsandatrip
    2kidsandatrip Posts: 98 Member
    Great Job!!! Your moving and that is great. I haven't been diagnosed with anything other than being obese and when I started I could only jog for 2 minutes. But then I pushed a little more and it was 5 and then 8 and now I can job for 23 minutes straight, which is a great accomplishment for me. It doesn't matter what other people can do, as long as you are moving, building a sweat, getting your heart rate up, you are better off then not doing anything. Keep it up!!!
  • latinpr
    latinpr Posts: 33 Member
    Not pathetic at all. Any minor progress is still progress. I get all giddy when I can do one more pushup from week to week. It's a huge mental accomplishment for you! Try a minute progress every other day and before you know it you're running a marathon.
  • JMRod
    JMRod Posts: 86 Member
    Good for you!! I remember when I started my C25K and i could barely run for the 60 seconds. You WILL get better given time but do listen to ypur body.
  • ctalimenti
    ctalimenti Posts: 865 Member
    OMG that's awesome! I love your story!! Sounds like something I'd do.
  • creech6317
    creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
    There is nothing pathetic about that! That is longer than I could run.
    I have the C25K app on my phone, but haven't completed it. I only got to the start of week 2 (because I was too lazy to keep trying to run).

    You have inspired me to start it again.
  • hanniejong
    hanniejong Posts: 556 Member
    Good on you, it is such an exilerating feeling when you do something you thought you could not do. I have never been able to run, but did a few weeks back and hope to be able to do it more. Congrats!!!!
  • Darkeyedemt
    Darkeyedemt Posts: 12 Member
    Not sad at all.....great job lady :)
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    No. MAJOR victory!
  • Athena53
    Athena53 Posts: 717 Member
    And how long was the Wright Brothers' first flight? I think it was about the same time and look what that led to.

    Congratulations on your milestone!
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    Every small step contributes to an eventual leap. Good luck to you, and I'M PROUD OF YOU! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

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