I RAN!

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IamUndrCnstruction
IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
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Ever see the internet meme that goes something like "If you see me running, you should probably run too, because it means something is chasing me!"? Well, yeah, that was me. That mentality coupled with serious health issues and multiple hospitalizations over the last year put me in a spot where I could not walk, slowly, for more than 20 minutes without exhaustion. Bad spot to be in.

Fast forward to last night, during my nightly walk on the beach. I have worked my way up over the past 6 months to being able to walk 3 miles a night...and something came over me last night. I just took off running, well, ok fine, jogging is what a real runner would call it. Oxygen tank bouncing off my hip, and who cares! I was running!! For a whole two minutes!! I am sure I was quite the comical sight, but damn it I am proud of myself.

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  • Kadoober
    Kadoober Posts: 289 Member
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    That is fantastic, you should be proud of yourself :)
  • IamUndrCnstruction
    IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
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    Thank you! It meant a lot to me....more than I thought it ever would.
  • nena49659
    nena49659 Posts: 260 Member
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    That is sooo awesome!
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
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    That's awesome!! I know what an accomplishment this is for you! Keep it going you are doing incredible! major inspiration to me!
  • steve2kay
    steve2kay Posts: 194 Member
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    Brilliant - 2 minutes is better than me when I first started and I had no serious health issues - well done on building up to it. Running slowly and awkwardly is still running and it still counts (I tell myself that every time I run).
  • IamUndrCnstruction
    IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
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    jwhited71 YOU are an inspiration to me!!! And Steve2kay, I am just going to keep telling myself that!!!
  • cuinboston2014
    cuinboston2014 Posts: 848 Member
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    That is amazing! It doesn't matter how you look while doing it. Keep it up!
  • aNewYear123
    aNewYear123 Posts: 279 Member
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    Congrats! Keep going.
  • Michelle_dirtracer
    Michelle_dirtracer Posts: 245
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    Amazing story! Keep it up. I started out running for 1 min or so and now can run 40 mins straight.
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
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    Do you know what you are now? A RUNNER!

    Go forth and enjoy :)
  • lizsmith1976
    lizsmith1976 Posts: 497 Member
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    "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." ~John Bingham
  • IamUndrCnstruction
    IamUndrCnstruction Posts: 691 Member
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    Do you know what you are now? A RUNNER!

    Go forth and enjoy :)

    You, literally, just made my entire day!
  • Idka81
    Idka81 Posts: 42
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    And it's only the beginning. Amazing job! :flowerforyou:
  • AisforAmazing19
    AisforAmazing19 Posts: 68
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    When I started running I could only manage 30 seconds at a time! You are outstanding! Congrats!
  • NewMnky1
    NewMnky1 Posts: 264
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    Congrats!!! That is a huge deal, you should be so proud of yourself. I used to say I wouldn't run even if the cops were chasing me, and now I jog 4 days a week (5km each run).
    We all have that extra push in us, we just have to patient till it is ready to come out.
    Congrats again!
  • Binkie1955
    Binkie1955 Posts: 329 Member
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    WOW! start taking notes, this is going to be a movie. you need to pitch this script soon. congrats.
  • FerretBuellerr
    FerretBuellerr Posts: 468 Member
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    So I saw the title of this post, and all I could think of was:

    AND I RAAAAAAAAAN, I RAN SO FAR AWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

    ETA: But seriously OP, that's amazing!
  • optionalsourcewins
    optionalsourcewins Posts: 457 Member
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    Wow, this is awesome!! WAY TO GO!!!
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
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    I remember that feeling--the first time I ever ran a full mile without stopping or walking, I started crying. I'm so happy for you; I hope you love it!

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