"I may not pass you, but I can outlast you" -- 14 miles DONE

emmaleigh47
emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
Ok so I realize this isnt a weight loss victory --- or even that anyone but we would care ... but I had to post it because I am SOOO proud of myself.

I ran/walked 14 miles on Sunday....
I remember back to the summer when I thought 3 miles was a marathon to me and I would struggle just to finish a 5K.
Now anything under 5 miles is considered a "short run" for me!

Why else am I proud of me... I pushed through some major adversity.
I am one of those kinda regimented people. Set in my ways, my courses, etc
Sunday morning although I had planned to do the long run on the usual country road... the temp was below zero.
So I had to take it indoors... the indoor track at the YMCA where 11 laps =1 mile.
I did 159 laps....... (no I didnt count them) but wow ... it was hard ...
Its hard to run past the exit door, and not quit.... its alot easier not to quit when you are out there and have no choice.

So anyways... I did it... I ran/walked 14 miles! I am a champion... less than 2 weeks to my first half marathon!! :)
PS. The quote is from the new One More Mile slogan winner... I cant wait until I can have that on a shirt!
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  • RaeannePemberton
    RaeannePemberton Posts: 382 Member
    congrats! i LOVE running and also started out similar to you. :)
  • Aeriel
    Aeriel Posts: 864 Member
    Great job! Wonderful perseverance! I don't think I could do that!
  • houlee
    houlee Posts: 60
    Congrats! That's great! And I love the quote :)
  • debbiepa
    debbiepa Posts: 45
    Great job! I've done several half marathons and I am starting to train for my first full marathon in May. I can't even imagine 26miles! Or 14miles for that matter! Good luck in 2wks.:flowerforyou:
  • go80k80
    go80k80 Posts: 22 Member
    Awesom job! What a great accomplishment for you.
  • __flexylexi
    __flexylexi Posts: 154 Member
    AWESOME!!! now start tapering.. you wanna be refreshed for that 13 miler in two weeks :)

    GOOD LUCK


    <3, a fellow couch to runner girl :)
  • DeAsh
    DeAsh Posts: 32 Member
    Hooray for you! I'm getting ready for my second half-marathon at the end of February. When I'm feeling discouraged, I'm gonna remember this quote! :)
  • CarolHudson11
    CarolHudson11 Posts: 372
    I am so proud for you! That's awesome!!!! You go, girl - that's a huge victory! :drinker:
  • shardown
    shardown Posts: 258 Member
    That's awesome!! Way to go :)
  • fzyfrog
    fzyfrog Posts: 456 Member
    Awesome!!! I'm the same way! I am super, super slow, but I can make the distance. I have completed 7 half marathons (since October 2009) and just began training for my first full marathon which I plan on completing in October this year. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!! You deserve to pat yourself on the back!! Good luck on your half marathon! You'll be great.
  • LynnBirchfield
    LynnBirchfield Posts: 581 Member
    Outstanding (applause)! I'm in awe.
  • MaryTheIceCube
    MaryTheIceCube Posts: 1,099 Member
    What a wonderful accomplishment! Well done, and keep up the great work!! Let me know how your first half marathon goes. I'm training for my first half in September this year. :)
  • nsking83
    nsking83 Posts: 145
    AMAZING! I have started training in earnest for my first mini in May (Indianapolis) - and what a great quote! You're an inspiration to me :flowerforyou:
  • Octomonkey
    Octomonkey Posts: 72 Member
    That's amazing- well done!! I'd love to be able to run and run like you but I'm still getting exhausted doing my workout dvds :P
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    congrats! i LOVE running and also started out similar to you. :)

    PLEASE tell me you were slow when you started and magically got faster? LOL... I have difficulty with intervals longer than 8 minutes... and I am just quite slow... :)
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Congrats! That's great! And I love the quote :)

    I love that picture in your profile... what the heck is it though?
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    AWESOME!!! now start tapering.. you wanna be refreshed for that 13 miler in two weeks :)

    GOOD LUCK


    <3, a fellow couch to runner girl :)

    I sent you a message -- and the taper is going to be reeeally hard for me. I find 3 mile runs horrible, because it takes like 3.5 miles before I even feel good... and I dont really know how to taper... I feel like I should be running more.... HELP!! :P
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    That's amazing- well done!! I'd love to be able to run and run like you but I'm still getting exhausted doing my workout dvds :P

    Sweetie, I started out running for 30 seconds... and walking for 4 minutes. I came home crying once, because 1.8 miles was too hard... trust me... I started out horribly out of shape, and I still struggle to get through some workout videos!! You can do it ... if you want to....
  • servingthealiens
    servingthealiens Posts: 144 Member
    Wow, great job!

    I did my first 5 miler in too many years last night. Feels awesome, doesn't it?

    When I first started running, I had never exercised a day in my life, AND I was a smoker. I couldn't even finish a mile. This coming fall I'm going to attempt a half.

    Good luck on yours and make sure you let us know how you do!
  • Octomonkey
    Octomonkey Posts: 72 Member

    Sweetie, I started out running for 30 seconds... and walking for 4 minutes. I came home crying once, because 1.8 miles was too hard... trust me... I started out horribly out of shape, and I still struggle to get through some workout videos!! You can do it ... if you want to....


    Aww thanks for the words of encouragement :) Maybe next time I go out for a walk I'll try a short burst of running. In fact, I definately will! Good luck with your marathon!!
  • yacker678
    yacker678 Posts: 41
    That is amazing!!! I am very jealous. I want to run a half marathon too, but I feel so far away from that. I walk for half and hour but am afraid to run for some reason. I can't get myself to bump up the speed to run yet. I want to be a runner I just can't do it!!!
  • courtrptr13
    courtrptr13 Posts: 272
    Congrats, that is a HUGE accomplishment! I've run lots of 5ks, a couple 10 and 15ks, I did finish a marathon once but walked a LOT of it. I really, really want to train to run a half. How long have you been training for? Good luck on race day, you're gonna be awesome!
  • NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
    NotAllWhoWanderAreLost Posts: 615 Member
    "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." John "The Penguin" Bingham.

    One of my all-time favorite quotes!!!

    Congrats on your 14-miler and good luck with your taper. I know it can be hard to scale back, but you will be happy you did :)

    And good luck in your half!! :)
    :drinker:
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Great job! 14 miles is a long ways. Be proud.
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    I LOVE the quote!!! I am a slow runner and it is easy to get discouraged by all the fast people. This is gonna be my new mantra!!!! ANd good job on the run. You are the wo-Man.
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." John "The Penguin" Bingham.

    One of my all-time favorite quotes!!!

    Congrats on your 14-miler and good luck with your taper. I know it can be hard to scale back, but you will be happy you did :)

    And good luck in your half!! :)
    :drinker:

    I have that shirt -- and a magnet on my fridge that says that! I LOVE John Bingham and the whole penguin philosphy... even my family knows what a penguin is, LOL!

    Ok I get the concept of a taper... I just dont know what I am "supposed" to run!
  • lyndsloo
    lyndsloo Posts: 242
    Woo hoo! I completed a 10K in November and I'm doing 5 races (5ks, a few 10ks and a half) between now and June. You are awesome! I never thought I could run but I actually ENJOY IT and I'm still considered OBESE! :) An obese runner, who would've thought!


    You are awesome! I know you will be so successful with your half! YOU GO GIRL!
  • BaseballMom18
    BaseballMom18 Posts: 68
    I'm just starting my training for my first 1/2 marathon on April 2nd, which happens to be the day after my 35th birthday. I would love any pointers you may have, I have done 3-5K and have gotten a PR each time.

    Congrats on your AMAZING accomplishment, I know you will do FABULOUS at your race!

    Hugs,
    Christy
  • schotas
    schotas Posts: 150 Member
    Congratulations!!! I've finished 3 half-marathons, and I know that is a huge deal! Don't stress out over the tapering. You will do great on the day of your big race. The best advice I ever got before my first half was to just enjoy it. Take in the sights and sounds...the people cheering...the bands along the race (if there are any). Best wishes. :happy:
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
    Wow! Good for you! I have my first half marathon in 2 months. Thanks for inspiring me ;-)
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