I ran.

desweds
desweds Posts: 126 Member
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I ran yesterday.
For the first time in a long damn time.
I didn't run very far or very fast or very long.
But I ran.

I think I'll do it again tomorrow.
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  • manderthegreat
    manderthegreat Posts: 30 Member
    awesome. congrats for taking that first leap into it!!!
  • bradsbaby1996
    bradsbaby1996 Posts: 154 Member
    Isn't it great?! I started running about a month ago and I am addicted! Keep at it, you will get better every run!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    And I ran, I ran so far away.
    I just ran, I ran all night and day.
    I couldn't get away.
  • desweds
    desweds Posts: 126 Member
    Yeah, it did kinda come out Flock of Seagulls a little bit.
  • mearsy88
    mearsy88 Posts: 87 Member
    Omg this is what I have done today!! i have ran (not very far, or fast!) for the first time!!! Ive just put a topic in the fitness part for some advice as all I want to do is do it all again!! Congrats!!!!
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Awesome - one step at a time!
  • Flyers1010
    Flyers1010 Posts: 71 Member
    Awesome!
  • spa407
    spa407 Posts: 47 Member
    Ya-ha-whoey!!! That is terrific. Remember to stretch pre and post!
  • TeeMac64
    TeeMac64 Posts: 33 Member
    love it.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Way to go! Careful, running is addicting! :smile:
  • jessiruthica
    jessiruthica Posts: 412 Member
    Well done you!
  • jeffd247
    jeffd247 Posts: 319 Member
    Depending on how far you ran, you might want to check out a training program like Couch-2-5k. You can get apps for your phone (if you are into it) that can make running success really motivating!
  • AShannon54
    AShannon54 Posts: 111 Member
    You should check out C25K running program (Couch to 5K). I hadn't run in 10 years and a friend suggested it to me when I told him I wanted to start running. It's a run/walk program to ease a beginner into a running routine. There is the free version you can get on your phone (C25K by ZenLabs) or you can pay $1 for the add free version. It literately changed my life. I love to run now and I was at least 100 pounds overweight when I started the program.
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    Love this post. I. ran. You da man!
  • desweds
    desweds Posts: 126 Member
    Yep. I used the Week 1 Day One of C25K to do my first run. OK, technically it was a run/walk but the fact that I could run nine heats of 30 or 60 seconds each surprised me.
  • cryptonyt
    cryptonyt Posts: 85 Member
    That is awesome! No matter how far, fast, or long you ran, you still ran further, faster, and longer than had you sat on the couch.
  • starbucktigh
    starbucktigh Posts: 170 Member
    Good for you! Keep it up!
  • Ronij59
    Ronij59 Posts: 191 Member
    I love it! I did the same thing when I ran. Same as you, it wasnt long or far or fast but it was and that was awesome!
  • Ftw37
    Ftw37 Posts: 386 Member
    Here's another vote for using C25K. It really works. I followed the program and now routinely run 5km 2-3 times a week.
  • Fsunami
    Fsunami Posts: 241 Member
    Ive heard about C25K for a long time...

    what is the general idea / purpose?

    Been treadmilling for a while, thinking about bigger challenges down the road

    thanks
    fsunami
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Your post and your profile picture make me happy.

    Keep going! Running is great, and addicting, and empowering...and...and...
  • NoStoppingNow77
    NoStoppingNow77 Posts: 38 Member
    I am on week 3 and I love it. Every week I think I psych myself out but then I do it. And every week I start to love it a little more. Good luck! :smile:
  • mandymack14
    mandymack14 Posts: 100 Member
    Yay! Me too! Hurrah for beginning runners!

    I started c25k last week but didn't do it properly so I'm doing week one again this week - day 1 yesterday. It's the first time I have run, by choice, in my entire life! And I didn't hate it. :happy:
  • fanceegirl75
    fanceegirl75 Posts: 620 Member
    Awesome! I love running!!! :drinker:
  • JoseCastaneda
    JoseCastaneda Posts: 245 Member
    Amazing! congratulations! I know that feeling... with every step you feel great! and in your mind: "whoa! I'm doing this!!"

    Way to go!
  • EvelineUK
    EvelineUK Posts: 97
    That's brilliant! I'm thinking that maybe, some day, one day, mayyyybe... I'd like to post something like this too. ;)
  • tedsmama
    tedsmama Posts: 178 Member
    I loved this post. Good on you!!! Next thing you know, you'll be HOOKED!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • Tljordan40
    Tljordan40 Posts: 61 Member
    That is amazing. It doesn't matter how long you ran. YOU RAN and that is an awesome milestone and accomplishment!!!!!
  • crzdirector
    crzdirector Posts: 49 Member
    One foot in front of the other...we are all behind you
  • SerendipitySkye
    SerendipitySkye Posts: 202 Member
    That is wonderful news!!!!! :) Congratulations!

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