NSV - Just ran longer than I have ever in my life!!!
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beabria
Posts: 541 Member
So my weight-loss success has been slow and minimal, but finally I have some success to share. I just ran for 20 minutes continuously for the first time in my entire life!!!!
I've been working through the c25k running program (slooowly as with everything else). Today was the big day - the first workout where you run the whole thing. Twenty minutes without stopping to walk or rest. I have never done this before in my life - never. Not when I was a kid, not when I was doing trail running/hiking in grad school Never. The high today was 99 and I hate the heat. It's "that time of the month" and I was crabby and cramping. I had a day that was a mostly downhill emotional rollercoaster. I wasn't going to do it. But, needing some outlet for that emotional rollercoaster that was more productive than beating on a pillow or crying to my cats (also something less pathetic!), and seeing that it was a cool 94 around sunset, I went for it. Fully expecting to not finish, I told myself to just give it my best. But I did it!!!! Not only that, but it wasn't terrible. My pace was nearly what it was for my normal running intervals, and I only felt the strong need to check my remaining time 3 times in twenty minutes.
For some, this may be a mere warmup, but for me, this is a major win.
I've been working through the c25k running program (slooowly as with everything else). Today was the big day - the first workout where you run the whole thing. Twenty minutes without stopping to walk or rest. I have never done this before in my life - never. Not when I was a kid, not when I was doing trail running/hiking in grad school Never. The high today was 99 and I hate the heat. It's "that time of the month" and I was crabby and cramping. I had a day that was a mostly downhill emotional rollercoaster. I wasn't going to do it. But, needing some outlet for that emotional rollercoaster that was more productive than beating on a pillow or crying to my cats (also something less pathetic!), and seeing that it was a cool 94 around sunset, I went for it. Fully expecting to not finish, I told myself to just give it my best. But I did it!!!! Not only that, but it wasn't terrible. My pace was nearly what it was for my normal running intervals, and I only felt the strong need to check my remaining time 3 times in twenty minutes.
For some, this may be a mere warmup, but for me, this is a major win.
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Well done, congratulations! Can't wait to read how you enjoyed your first 5K!!! Way to go0
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Great job! You should be so encouraged!0
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AWESOME!! JUST AWESOME!!0
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That's great! Congratulations!!0
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Way to go! Doesn't it feel great? I did 25 minutes(week 7) and I too have NEVER been a runner, and it felt so good to succeed! glad you had a good run CONGRATS!!0
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I'm so proud for you. I know how hard it is to start running when you are out of shape and how good it feels to be making progress. Keep up the good work!0
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Great job! I can't wait for that day!0
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Congrats!! I'm doing C25K as well, and that feeling after you run for a full twenty minutes is amazing- you really know you can do anything!0
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Congrats! Anyone who tells you "oh, it's not that hard" should do it themselves. My weight loss ticker has a quote that got me started on this exercise path: No matter how slow (or fast) you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch!0
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So stoked for you!! Bet the whole roller coaster became much happier *grin*
What a mammoth effort0 -
Congrats! Anyone who tells you "oh, it's not that hard" should do it themselves. My weight loss ticker has a quote that got me started on this exercise path: No matter how slow (or fast) you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch!
Oh my gosh - I love that quote!!!!0 -
That is fabulous, congrats.0
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Thank you all! I'm still all smiles. And, I like the idea that I'm lapping those on the couch - and myself only a short time ago.0
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Congratulations!! That's fantastic!!0
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You had everything going against you yet you overcame and set a personal record. You inspire me! Congratulations, very touching.0
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It is empowering to realize something you just 'knew' you could never do has been done. I finished my 20 minute run last week and know exactly how you feel. Great job.0
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Great Job!!0
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Congratulations! The feeling when you finish Week 5, Day 3 is truly awesome. That one workout is the reason you know you can finish the rest of the program. Well done!0
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Congrats!!! So proud of you! I am running intervals currently and having never been a 'runner'... I know the struggle, the self talk that goes on in our heads. To get out there and do it - so wonderful!! What was your strategy? Did you have a mantra to repeat to help get outside your head? To me, the mental aspect is the hardest... Love to hear what is working for you...0
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Great job running for 20 minutes straight. I have been where you are so I know very well the thrill that comes with this. I am also very proud of you for choosing to go ahead and run despite the terrible day you were having when it would have been easier to just sit on the couch and feel miserable. That in itself is an awesome achievement. You made a great choice for yourself and your mental and physical health. You rock0
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