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3.1 for the first time ever!!!

Mark1968
Mark1968 Posts: 21
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
Six months ago I weighed 265 and couldnt walk a mile without stopping to take a break. Now I am under 215 and just ran 3.1 miles in 30:55 thats a 9:58 pace! My goal has been to run a 5k in under 30 minutes. Today was the first time I ever ran 3 miles. Another week of training and I should be able to break 30 minutes. It really feels good to be fit!!!!!!!

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  • crystaldougherty
    crystaldougherty Posts: 59 Member
    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That must feel good. Keep up the work!
  • emmerrs
    emmerrs Posts: 158 Member
    That's awesome!! Way to go :)

    You must feel amazing! Congrats on your success
  • smitty328
    smitty328 Posts: 164 Member
    FANTASTIC!!!!!!
  • Chantelle160
    Chantelle160 Posts: 127
    Amazing job! I am working on running 5K also. Hoping to have it mastered by spring.
  • HRgoldenlife
    HRgoldenlife Posts: 53 Member
    Nice! That must feel real good. You did it!
  • yellowfairy
    yellowfairy Posts: 207 Member
    Congratulations!!!!
  • hjeubanks
    hjeubanks Posts: 18 Member
    Awesome! Keep up the great work...and it does feel good, doesnt' it? :)

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    HEIGHT: 5'11"
    START WEIGHT: 239 (8 weeks post-partum) 30 May 2010
    CURRENT WEIGHT: 216

    FIRST GW: 220 (pre-pregnancy weight) met 30 Sep 2010
    2ND GW: 210 by 30 Nov 2010 (grrr those extra 6 lbs.!)
    3RD GW: 200 by 30 Jan 2011
    4TH GW: 190 by 31 Mar 2011
    ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 180 BY SUMMER 2011!!!!!
  • nurse_jenie
    nurse_jenie Posts: 173
    THat is great!!!! Keep up the good work!
  • runnermel
    runnermel Posts: 278
    That is so freaking awesome! stick with it! very proud of you for setting a goal and sticking to it. Keep up the good work!! and defintiley reward yourself after your big race day!!
  • golfbrew_matt
    golfbrew_matt Posts: 240 Member
    Congratulations, I have been through the same road. It is a great feeling to finish and an even greater feeling to break 30 minutes, good luck!
  • runnerchicki
    runnerchicki Posts: 8
    Awesome! You'll be below 30 in no time... sign up for a 5k to keep you motivated!
  • purplespeckle
    purplespeckle Posts: 652
    That's so great! Congrats!
  • messyhare
    messyhare Posts: 366 Member
    Good job!!!

    What is hysterical about this post is I was going to message you about what bra you wear when you jog!! I really want to jog but need to find a good bra...

    I'm thinking Mark1968, you probably don't wear a bra so I will forgo that message :laugh:
  • Run4iiiiiit
    Run4iiiiiit Posts: 489 Member
    congrats
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