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    This is probably a bit sad, but...

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    • Posts: 1,670 Member
      Back in the day when I was a runner, that's how I began, one minute, then two, then...well you get the point, until I was doing marathons and triathlons. Not saying this is your goal, just that you shouldn't feel sad that over 2 minutes, feel victorious!!
    • Posts: 241 Member
      Oh my God, Congrats to you for this major feat!!!!! Its a beginning and I'm so glad that you felt comfortable to do it with no one around to detour you!!!!!!! Just remember, Little Victories!!!!
    • Posts: 433 Member
      Hoorays!!! :D
    • Posts: 578 Member
      Congratulations!! That is awesome, not sad at all.
    • Posts: 28 Member
      Good for you! :D I can't even run a minute!
    • Posts: 45 Member
      Awesome!
    • Posts: 83 Member
      WTG!!!! 6 weeks ago I couldnt even run half a block now am running 20 straight doing the Couch to 5k program...You can do this :)

      Here is the link to the program if you want to take a look at it www.c25k.com
    • Posts: 12
      Journey of a thousand leagues begins with the first step ...

      I think this is great, stay safe and keep going
    • Posts: 591 Member
      It's not sad at all, it sounds wonderful. You should feel amazing because you've made your first step in overcoming pain. :) Have a beautiful day.
    • Posts: 92 Member
      awesome!
      I am scared of running outdoors (I run in place when I work out) but a friend of mine asked me to do a 5K with her this fall. That's my new goal! You've given me inspriration!
    • Posts: 19 Member
      I once did a Couch to 5k plan. I never went passed the first time. It KICKED my butt. So happy for you! You must have felt great afterwards. (Maybe not physically). I can't even imagine WALKING 2 minutes at this point. I can't believe I let myself get to this point. And...it's not "sad" ...it's AWESOME! YOU GO GIRL!!
    • Posts: 335 Member
      Well done! The first time I tried to run, I almost made it to 30 seconds and had to rest for two days. That was two years ago. Yesterday I felt like an easy run so I ran six miles in about an hour. It took me weeks to work up to two minutes at first. Then I found c25k, continued with bridge to 10 k, and am now on my second round of training for a half marathon.
      You are amazing to me for being able to do two minutes first time out. Take it slow, there is no rush. The only person you have to impress is yourself :)
    • Posts: 222 Member
      You rock!!! This is not sad, but freaking awesome!!!! You're amazing!!
    • Posts: 10 Member
      It’s not sad at all! The important thing is that you are MOVING! This ran is completely fantastic! We are proud of you! Don't stop! 2 minutes can turn into 3 minutes, then 4 minutes, and then you are running miles! Way to go girl!
    • Posts: 465 Member
      That is not pathetic at all. I almost cried the first time I ran for two minutes because I didn't think I could do it and I did. Anything that you can do is a step in the right direction. There is no small victories!!! Keep moving for your health!!
    • Posts: 397 Member
      Good job! When I first started with the C25K program, I couldn't even run 30 seconds. Be proud of yoursef!!
    • Posts: 22,834 Member
      I ran.

      victory!!!!

      Edited for troof!

      There ya go!
    • Posts: 65 Member
      Not a bit pathetic -- you're awesome!!!
    • Posts: 347 Member
      That's not sad that's great! When I started exercising again I could only run for a minute or less lol. I had NO stamina. Four months later I'm up to 35 mins nonstop. You will get there!
    • Posts: 89 Member
      Not sad at all, you did great. Then it is only baby steps to make each day better than the last.
    • Posts: 183 Member
      I had endometriosis for 16 years before I finally got rid of it. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago. Best decision I've ever made! Now I can actually work out and just do normal daily activities without constant pain! Good luck in your journey.
    • Posts: 122 Member
      I am on week 2 of C25K and I certainly don't think this is ridiculous! :) WTG!
    • Posts: 26 Member
      That's not just a minor victory...it's a MAJOR victory!! WAY TO GO!!!!! :smile:
    • Posts: 262 Member
      That is a great NSV! Running is hard enough for people without medical difficulties. I remember the first time I ran 2 block without stopping. I felt like I'd just finished a marathon. Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 7,512 Member
      I cried when I ran a minute and a half
    • Posts: 2,545 Member
      you did something that you once thought you couldn't do....

      NOTHING pathetic about it!!!!!!!!!!!

      Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 10 Member
      So proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will win with positive actions like that.
    • Posts: 834 Member
      KICK *kitten*!!! go you!!!!
    • Posts: 294 Member
      So pleased to hear that some people have been inspired by this - what an unexpected bonux! Again, thank you all for your amazing words. I seem to have woken up OK this morning, although I had a bit of trouble sleeping.

      I think I might just try that again :)
    • Posts: 4 Member
      Way to go!! I am happy for you.
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