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I Ran!

iamuniqueiam
iamuniqueiam Posts: 68 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
OMG!! I just did Week 4 Day 1 on C25K. I mean, I DID IT!! There are 2 5-minute run sections in my version for week 4 along with 2 3-minute ones and I actually did it without stopping or anything! I have NEVER run for 5 minutes in my life, much less doing it twice in a 20 minute span. Unfrigginbelievable. Sorry to be bragging/shouting, but I freakin' did it!!! I used to weigh 310 pounds and TODAY I RAN LIKE THE WIND!!!! (Ok, more like a staggering, flopping, wrinkle puppy than the wind, but still).

Don't give up on your goals, no matter how out of reach they may seem. THEY ARE ACHIEVABLE. I am living proof of that.
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  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Congratulations! Keep at it, it sounds like you're doing great.
  • lavaflow99
    lavaflow99 Posts: 61 Member
    Congrats!!
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    ^5

    :drinker:
  • michelegreen99
    michelegreen99 Posts: 28 Member
    Awesome accomplishment! So proud of you!
  • Iri_2
    Iri_2 Posts: 349 Member
    Congrats!!!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
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    Edit: Sorry, couldn't help myself :blushing: Congrats!
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Run like you stole something...

    Woo hoo!
  • asimonep
    asimonep Posts: 47 Member
    I ran so far away....
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    That's awesome!!!! You should totally enjoy all your achievements along the way!!!
  • iamuniqueiam
    iamuniqueiam Posts: 68 Member
    I don't know who this is, so there was no need to apologize, unless you were somehow insulting me of course. Maybe it's an age thing and that's why I don't know what you're referring to. All good anyway!
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRSR77dV5epQ0Xhzt4aLu6WhT8Uyab-Fx0MTmunDRYMLHRHCCRgsA

    Edit: Sorry, couldn't help myself :blushing: Congrats!
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    first, kudos! you rock, great job.

    second, a morning chuckle:

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  • iamuniqueiam
    iamuniqueiam Posts: 68 Member
    This is actually quite helpful advice! I love it. Thank you! LOL!
    Run like you stole something...

    Woo hoo!
  • __Bad_Leroy
    __Bad_Leroy Posts: 242
    Be careful. Sounds like you about to get hooked. :bigsmile:
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Congratulations. That's a fantastic accomplishment. Don't stop now. Keep at it.

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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,303 MFP Moderator
    Awesome!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I don't know who this is, so there was no need to apologize, unless you were somehow insulting me of course. Maybe it's an age thing and that's why I don't know what you're referring to. All good anyway!
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRSR77dV5epQ0Xhzt4aLu6WhT8Uyab-Fx0MTmunDRYMLHRHCCRgsA

    Edit: Sorry, couldn't help myself :blushing: Congrats!

    He's the singer for A Flock of Seagulls.

    Edit: See GIF above ^
  • iamuniqueiam
    iamuniqueiam Posts: 68 Member
    Ahhhhh...thanks for explaining! LOL!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    That's so awesome!! It goes to show that you can do anything if you stick to it! I see a 5K in your future :)
  • iamuniqueiam
    iamuniqueiam Posts: 68 Member
    That's so awesome!! It goes to show that you can do anything if you stick to it! I see a 5K in your future :)

    Not so sure these old knees will ever be able to handle that, but never say never! I do have a lofty goal of being able to run to the gym near my house eventually, which is about 3.2K so we'll see.
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    Congratulations! Brag all you want. You deserve it!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,038 Member
    Excellent!

    Slow and steady wins the race. Keep working and building up your stamina. I'm working on running a solid mile, every week I get closer. I won't ever break any speed records, but my body is getting stronger. You should brag and be proud. :smile:
  • amandzor
    amandzor Posts: 386 Member
    Great job! Just finished Week 6 Day 1 this morning, myself!

    We're on our way!
  • hyg99
    hyg99 Posts: 354 Member
    Brilliant, I am also trying to build up my running, feels fabulous to be getting stronger.
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    Victory!
  • randomworldgirl
    randomworldgirl Posts: 106 Member
    lolz

    Best post of the day :) Congrats!!
  • bonneycc
    bonneycc Posts: 14 Member
    Congratulations!!!! Keep it up.
  • Ideabaker
    Ideabaker Posts: 559 Member
    Well done, you! Thanks for the inspiration. I someday hope to run, too :D!
  • dawnmcneil10
    dawnmcneil10 Posts: 638 Member
    Greatest freakin feeling in the world, I bet you really did run like the wind for a moment there. :wink:
  • monie5903
    monie5903 Posts: 48 Member
    Congrats!! Keep it up, even when it gets tough ;)
  • cindyj7
    cindyj7 Posts: 339 Member
    Yay you!!! Keep up the good work - you're a dang runner!!!

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