Today I am a runner

0somuchbetter0
0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
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I started running again a few months ago after many years of not doing much of anything exercise-wise. Up until today, whenever I started a run, this is what was going on in my head:

45 seconds in: "Oh man, this sucks. Why am I doing this again?"
2 minutes in: "My legs feel like lead. I hate this."
3 minutes in: "Ermagerd...I'm gonna die!"
5 minutes in: "25 minutes to go. Don't know if I can do this..."

etc.

Well, today for some reason, I started my run on this lovely fall morning and I was so busy enjoying the scenery and the sunshine, I forgot I was running! Suddenly I looked at the time I had been running for 12 minutes and didn't even realize it! I felt like laughing. Went an extra 10 minutes to celebrate. Yay, I'm a runner. :smile:

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  • rejordan
    rejordan Posts: 132 Member
    That's awesome! Stick with it and you just might outrun yourself!
  • PinkNinjaLaura
    PinkNinjaLaura Posts: 3,202 Member
    Love that!

    And usually my first 10 minutes of every run I have those same thoughts going through my head - I just keep reminding myself that once I get past that it gets better.
  • ChangeIsADecision
    ChangeIsADecision Posts: 709 Member
    THAT IS AWESOME!!!! :flowerforyou: Girl go reward yourself... buy a new nail polish or a running magazine!! Pat yourself on the back!
  • Cruz2Fit
    Cruz2Fit Posts: 159 Member
    Nice going! We runners know that special feeling. Run at the appropriate pace and you will love it more each day! I started running two years ago. Currently, I'm working on a goal of running 13 half marathons in 2013! Love to run!
  • Katrina_vw91
    Katrina_vw91 Posts: 232 Member
    Keep going no matter what! Keep it up :)

    I hated running at first, but now I can't stop!! Its fun for me now. You'll surprise yourself in the end :)
  • khgraves
    khgraves Posts: 54 Member
    What a great feeling. Good for you for acknowledging your transformation and enjoying the scenery and your run!
  • cwaters120
    cwaters120 Posts: 354 Member
    Great job! :drinker: I know that I too have those thoughts when my run first starts - especially if I run after a ten hour workday... but I love when i hit the point when i ENJOY the run :bigmsile:
  • superspork2
    superspork2 Posts: 99 Member
    Haha! Thats everything that I went through and I think most people when they start running. Im so happy for you though! its a great feeling. I just starting running a few months ago myself and getting to see those things change its what makes me keep going.
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 232 Member
    I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. Isn't it the best?! I've been a "runner" for about a year or so, and to be honest, I still hate it some days. But then there are those days that everything falls into place and it feels perfect. Totally worth the effort. :)
  • bkelley32148
    bkelley32148 Posts: 279 Member
    That is super exciting!
  • MGreensides
    MGreensides Posts: 173 Member
    Ermagerd You're a RUNNER!! Haha. But seriously, I remember the exact moment I realized I was a runner too and it's so amazing. Keep it up sister!
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    Wish there was a *like* button for all your replies. Thank you! :happy:
  • HRLaurie614
    HRLaurie614 Posts: 260 Member
    Good going. It was a great day. I just started running this past week after 12 years. We should go together!!!!
  • Hadabetter
    Hadabetter Posts: 942 Member
    Big congratulations to you. You ARE a runner!
  • Tdk4685
    Tdk4685 Posts: 293 Member
    Yay, good for you, keep it going.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    I started running again a few months ago after many years of not doing much of anything exercise-wise. Up until today, whenever I started a run, this is what was going on in my head:

    45 seconds in: "Oh man, this sucks. Why am I doing this again?"
    2 minutes in: "My legs feel like lead. I hate this."
    3 minutes in: "Ermagerd...I'm gonna die!"
    5 minutes in: "25 minutes to go. Don't know if I can do this..."

    etc.

    Well, today for some reason, I started my run on this lovely fall morning and I was so busy enjoying the scenery and the sunshine, I forgot I was running! Suddenly I looked at the time I had been running for 12 minutes and didn't even realize it! I felt like laughing. Went an extra 10 minutes to celebrate. Yay, I'm a runner. :smile:


    This is awesome!! and yes indeed, you are a runner.
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    Thanks for posting this. I'm so focused on a training plan recently that I've forgotten why I started.
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    This sounds about right - soon, it will be 120 minutes ;)
  • runs4zen
    runs4zen Posts: 769 Member
    This sounds about right - soon, it will be 120 minutes ;)

    yep, and even sooner you'll be making room in your drawers and closet for all your running gear, talking incessantly about running to anyone who will listen, scoping out your "next" race even though you haven't yet run the very next one scheduled...oh yeah, you're a runner!

    Welcome to the ranks!

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