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My first NSV with running

jennipooh0324
jennipooh0324 Posts: 85 Member
edited February 8 in Success Stories
I started out walking/jogging back in September. About 2 mins of jogging for every 10 mins of walking for a total of 30 mins.

Well today I decided I would go for a short tun outside. It was cool out, but felt great. I started with my 3-5 min of walking and then started running. I was enjoying it so much I just kept going. 6.2km's later I arrived back at home. It took me 47mins from start to finish.
I have never run that far or that fast in my life.
I was so happy.
I am down a total of 30.2 lbs since starting in September and am hoping to maybe squeeze out another 9.8 before Christmas.
Not sure if it's possible, but with a run like that, anything is possible :)

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  • SCV34
    SCV34 Posts: 2,048 Member
    What you did is amazing:laugh: I am so proud of you! Keep that up, your body will surely feel the difference!
  • dougii
    dougii Posts: 679 Member
    Outstanding! Keep up the running and you will be amazed at just how far you end up going. I highly recommend tracking all of your walking and running (I use a phone app).
  • coltsgirl311
    coltsgirl311 Posts: 226 Member
    That is awesome! Good work, doesn't it feel great?? :drinker:
  • AmyZ46
    AmyZ46 Posts: 694 Member
    OMG ! I'm so excited for you !!!
  • VastBreak
    VastBreak Posts: 322 Member
    Completely Awesome!!
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
    Way to go! Now do you see where the "runners high" comes from? I didn't get it for so long... until I ran a 5k without stopping :). You'll be proud of yourself all day!
  • LaPati
    LaPati Posts: 41 Member
    Wow, that is a great time! The first time you run a few miles non stop is the best! Congrats!
  • sky15425
    sky15425 Posts: 219 Member
    You Rock!!
  • heypurdy
    heypurdy Posts: 196 Member
    way to go!
  • jacklis
    jacklis Posts: 280 Member
    That's such an exciting NSV, way to go. Keep pressing on, you are obviously hitting a new place in your running.
  • mjpTennis
    mjpTennis Posts: 6,165 Member
    Congrats. Keep up the good work.
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    Congrats, I discovered that I loved running last summer. It's a life changer, I'm glad you've bought into it!
  • jennipooh0324
    jennipooh0324 Posts: 85 Member
    thank you everyone.

    For those that run, when you started out, did you rest for a day or did you rest for 2 days?
    I don't want to overdo it, but on the other hand, want to keep pushing forward to increase stamina and speed.
  • TheLadyBane
    TheLadyBane Posts: 299 Member
    Congrats! That is a great NSV!!! This is the first year of my life where I have actually really enjoyed running. I started entering 5k races and did my first 10k race on Thanksgiving day. When I started running I would run then cross train the next day by doing elliptical or lifting weights. Now I can run most days in a row without feeling much strain on my body. I'd say pay attention to what your body tells you and you will probably be just fine:).
  • jennipooh0324
    jennipooh0324 Posts: 85 Member
    Decided to try that 6.27km's again yesterday (even though it was windy and cold). I was a little slower (55mins) but it still felt pretty awesome to get that run in again.

    Hoping to see the weight drop and start training for a 10km run and then *fingers crossed* a half marathon in the fall??

    Does anyone know a good site or the best way to figure out how many calories burned while running?
    I use NIKE Plus on my IPod, and it said 770 calories burned, but I am not sure if that is too high??
  • leslisa
    leslisa Posts: 1,350 Member
    I've always run but after surgery a couple of years ago I was out for three months recovering. So when I started back I ran one day and used the elliptical the off day so it was easier on my joints - I started the elliptical on one of the lowest settings. I wasn't out to prove anything, just to help my cardio get back on track. I took off Sundays. I still take off one and sometimes two days a week so my body can recover.

    Cheers to you on your accomplishment! This is awesome.

    :drinker:
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