NSV: I ran three miles!

I failed the mile run every year from 7th through 12th grade in gym. I have never run anything more than a half mile. I ran three miles! Yes!:smile::love: :happy:

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  • phillrn
    phillrn Posts: 338 Member
    THat's fantastic:) yay!
  • cloverfield4
    cloverfield4 Posts: 52 Member
    That is AWESOME! I was always the last kid in my class to cross the finish line on mile run day. I HATED the Presidential Fitness Test with a passion. I'm up to about 2.33 miles and hope to join you in the 3 mile club soon! That's a great achievement, you should be very proud of yourself! :smokin:
  • Sbthud
    Sbthud Posts: 33 Member
    Way to go!! I have never been a runner so you are an inspiration to me!
  • Azkadelia
    Azkadelia Posts: 82 Member
    Awesome! I hope to one day be able to say I can run well jog a mile. :)
  • scottyg70
    scottyg70 Posts: 388 Member
    Way to go! Congrats!!
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    Isn't it a great feeling! Well done!
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    Wonderful NSV! Congrats :flowerforyou:
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Awesome job! That's a great accomplishment!!
  • KayBallin
    KayBallin Posts: 111 Member
    Way to go!!!
  • jbee27
    jbee27 Posts: 356 Member
    Congrats! That's awesome.

    The more I think about the mile runs we used to do in school, the angrier I get about them. I don't understand why gym teachers didn't do more to prepare student's to run a mile, by doing some type of interval program like c25k. One day they just take everyone out to the track and say "go! Run a 10 minute mile or you fail!" Talk about setting kids up for failure!
  • Apple31415
    Apple31415 Posts: 98 Member
    That is a huge breakthrough! I was told that if you can run 3 miles, you can run 5-6 no problem. It is a psychological and physical barrier that you've blasted through. Not telling you to go out and run 5 miles today, but it is nice to know are getting fit and preparing to go big if you wanted to. I'm the same, not a big distance guy and running has always been a chore. Once i hit 3 mile ability, i haven't looked back and have been running 4-5 at a clip for 6 months now - so i'm no expert - but running isn't the chore it used to be and sometimes (just sometimes) i actually enjoy it a lot!
  • Apple31415
    Apple31415 Posts: 98 Member
    by the way, can someone tell me what NSV stands for? I get the general idea from looking at forums but can't figure it out.
  • kmclamb13
    kmclamb13 Posts: 220 Member
    That is great! Congrats! To the person above :non scale victories
  • mlt2908
    mlt2908 Posts: 123 Member
    Way to go! It will get easier and easier the more you do it!
  • Kookyk9s
    Kookyk9s Posts: 259 Member
    by the way, can someone tell me what NSV stands for? I get the general idea from looking at forums but can't figure it out.

    Non Scale Victory
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Be proud! You earned it. :)
  • nh38318
    nh38318 Posts: 124 Member
    Well done! Its a great feeling isnt it?

    Im now regularly running 2-3 miles a day after completing the C25K. I couldnt even manage 30 seconds when I 1st started!

    Have you got the running bug yet?....lol
  • Nickle526
    Nickle526 Posts: 239 Member
    congrats! next stop: 5K!
  • ursus_feminus
    ursus_feminus Posts: 38 Member
    Good job! Good luck on the next 3
  • Loss4TheWin
    Loss4TheWin Posts: 249
    Wow, that's so awesome! Congratulations! :-D
    I hope this is a post I can make someday.
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    great job. feels good doesn't it?
  • Apple31415
    Apple31415 Posts: 98 Member
    NSV - non scale victories Makes perfect sense! Thanks.
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    Woo hoo!!!! :drinker:
  • slimmalikah
    slimmalikah Posts: 61 Member
    NICE!!!
  • mumtheshopper
    mumtheshopper Posts: 29 Member
    3 miles is 5k
  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    That's AWESOME!!! I've participated in races (5k, 10k, 15k) and can't even run a mile straight! I have to walk/run them. Great job!!!
  • epd17
    epd17 Posts: 28 Member
    That is so great!!! Keep up the good work!:wink:
  • carliekitty
    carliekitty Posts: 303 Member
    Congratulations!!!!!! I am sure there will be so many future firsts for you w your running =)
  • kelfran1
    kelfran1 Posts: 1,213 Member
    Congrats!!
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