This is probably a bit sad, but...
LearnFromTheRed
Posts: 294 Member
...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!!!!
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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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!!!! 0 -
Baby steps We all start somewhere. Good stuff 0
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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)0 -
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!0 -
: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!0
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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 0 -
Great job!!0
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YAHOOOOO good for you!!!!0
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That is awesome, love hearing the victory!0
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it is two minutes more than a lot of people...its a start! congrats!0
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Awesome!! I"ve lost 60+ lbs and have not yet attempted to try to run. Kudos to you for be brave and doing it!0
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progress is progress!
BOOYA!~0 -
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:0
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Woohoo! Good for you! It's just the beginning .....
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That is awesome!! Great job!0
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We all have to start somewhere. :-) That is hardly pathetic. 10 points for you!0
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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.0
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Not pathetic at all. Great job!!!!!!0
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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!0
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Wow, thanks everyone, you've made me realise just how big that two minutes was 0
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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!!!0
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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.0
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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.0
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OMG that's awesome! I love your story!! Sounds like something I'd do.0
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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.0 -
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!!!!0
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Not sad at all.....great job lady 0
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No. MAJOR victory!0
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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!0 -
Every small step contributes to an eventual leap. Good luck to you, and I'M PROUD OF YOU! :flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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