I did it! I ran 365 days straight!!

kimandal99
kimandal99 Posts: 52
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Sorry to be the annoying one to toot my own horn but I have to share this huge accomplishment! I have never been one to exercise every single day but I was desperate to get back in shape so that was exactly what I committed to February 2010. I started running on 2/15 and ran every single day for the next 365 days! Total mileage for the year was 1670 miles! I have lost 20lbs and gained a heck of alot more strength and confidence. I must mention that when I started running here and there in late 2009 I couldn't run to the end of my block. Since then I have run a 5K, 10K and my best was an 8 mile run.

In addition to the running, I also take 3-4 classes a week at the gym (Spin/ Gravity Strength weights.)

I officially think I am addicted to exercise and I love it!!!! Now to figure out what my goal should be for this year....................

Suggestions welcome!

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  • Alison_84
    Alison_84 Posts: 86
    Wow congratulations! That's dedication!
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    That's something to brag about. Great job!
  • chipvb
    chipvb Posts: 19 Member
    That is awesome. What a cool goal and great accomplishment.
    You should feel great about yourself, that must have taken a lot of dedication and motivation, but you did it. Congratulations!
  • gangstagirl625
    gangstagirl625 Posts: 187 Member
    congrats
  • jenminuchi
    jenminuchi Posts: 6 Member
    Congratulations. I am so impressed with your accomplishment. I love to run, but living in Philly I always find excuses in the winter not to get my butt outside. I think you have inspired me!
  • Briacha
    Briacha Posts: 160 Member
    EXCELLENT :drinker:
  • cupcake18
    cupcake18 Posts: 29
    That is awsome. My husbend and I would like to start running but we still have a bit of snow and ice here. I have been doing alot of walking trying to work up to a slow jug..:happy: Keep up the good work.:drinker:
  • Fernandomike
    Fernandomike Posts: 95 Member
    Wow! That had to be a real shock to your joints. You really hit the ground running, so to speak. That's a heck of a lot of focus and determination. Congrats, on sticking to your plan and gaining better health and confidence as a result. Oh and I have recently grown to love running too. Once it gets in your blood, it can really take hold of you. I just got in off the road right before making this post. Anyway, keep up the good work, and uh. . . you are entitled to an off day or two. Just don't make it too many.
  • bbygrl5
    bbygrl5 Posts: 964 Member
    No shame!! That's a well deserved brag! You should be very proud of yourself. I love running and am inspired by your dedication to it.
  • crystal_sapphire
    crystal_sapphire Posts: 1,205 Member
    i'm impressed! way to go!
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    Didn't realize that was why you have such great looking legs.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    This is the place to toot your own horn. Very good job, actually great. :smile:
  • dobergfell
    dobergfell Posts: 30
    That rocks! Running every day for a year shows awesome dedication. WTG!
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    I must mention that when I started running here and there in late 2009 I couldn't run to the end of my block. Since then I have run a 5K, 10K and my best was an 8 mile run.

    :flowerforyou: :smile: Fantastic! Toot away (beep-beep)!
    I was never a runner, never liked it before, but I started out jogging last summer doing one of those Couch to 5K programs
    and loved it - I'm still running, albeit slowly. Your story gives me hope that if I keep at it I will be able to increase distance and/or improve speed.
  • Black_Swan
    Black_Swan Posts: 770 Member
    Thats totally awesome and amazing. Congratulations! You are a real inspiration!
  • elfie9863
    elfie9863 Posts: 337
    WOW! I cannot even imagine running EVERY DAY!!!!

    You deserve all the TOOTS you want!!!!!!! YAY FOR YOU!!!!!
    :happy:
  • Natural
    Natural Posts: 461 Member
    that's right, toot your horn, you earned it. well done. that was my goal, but i failed. ;)
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    That is a very impressive accomplishment. Congrats to you, and great job!
  • stacy68
    stacy68 Posts: 1
    That is incredibly awesome! You have an amazing ability; just the fact that body allowed you to, much less your mental fortitude! You are an athlete now and SHOULD be very proud of yourself!
  • MissTomGettingThin
    MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
    That is some achievement.
    Well done!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    Awesome Accomplishment!!! What's your next goal?
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    my mind applauds you, but my knees and the sessimoid bone in my foot are silently weeping for you. :tongue:
  • MoM2LayLa09
    MoM2LayLa09 Posts: 152
    I'd be tooting my own horn too!! That is just amazing that you never missed one day !!! KUDOS!
  • kimandal99
    kimandal99 Posts: 52
    Thank you so much everyone!!!! I really appreciate all the great feedback and support! I am in IL so weather is crummy here too so there were MANY, MANY days of treadmill runs instead of pavement. (Actually, the majority was treadmill runs) but I averaged 4.5 miles a day so I'll take it! I never imagined myself being a runner. Never thought it was possible. I still don't consider myself a "runner" because I am more of a jogger. I am only averaging 10.15 min miles. But speed was never my focus. For me, it was all about calorie burn and distance!

    Thanks again for all of the wonderful comments!!! You all made my day!
  • jpb3303
    jpb3303 Posts: 1
    wow!!
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