I can finally call myself a "runner." YAY!
Lisa1971
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So I can finally run 45-50 minutes without stopping. I ran 45 mins today but I know I could've easily ran an hour. I feel AMAZING and I am so proud of myself that I can finally do this. I can remember being winded after running for 2 mins and now I can go for long periods. I'm not very fast but I am running. Sorry, just had to share! 
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Congratulations! Keep up the great work!!!
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its a great feeling, huh? congrats0
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That's great! I'm an avid runner but not very fast either. It doesn't matter how fast it is to the finish but the mere fact that you finish!0
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Congrats!!! WAY TO GO!!!0
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Awesome! I am jealous! LoL, I hope I can be there one day!0
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So happy you shared! Congratulations...I am in the same boat as you as I am a new runner and can run about the same time as you. I also signed up for my first 5k in May and am super motivated and excited about that. Are you planning on any races?0
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Congrats! I am trying to get there myself. I am up to 4 min Slowly but surely I will get there. Any tips? 0
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that's an incredible achievement - way to go! nothing in the world feels better 0
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Congrats!
I'm getting back into running also and it's going to be great to run an hour without stopping.
Keep up the excellent work!0 -
Wow! Awesome.
And I thought I was awesome with my 12 minute mile - haha. :laugh:0 -
That is really great. I have gone out and tried running and barely make it to the end of the block before I am out of breath and hurting all over.0
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That's so awesome! And I'm so jealous!! I used to run - back in the day - and am on my way there once again! You sparked that little flame in me so hopefully by the time summer rolls around I can run with you!!
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Great job!!!!!0
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Congratulations! thats a great achievement....i'm trying to get up to an hour i managed 35 mins the other day but still have some way to go.....you're an inspiration xxxx0
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Congrats! I hope to get to that point sometime myself! 0
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Congrats! I am trying to get there myself. I am up to 4 min Slowly but surely I will get there. Any tips?
I would suggest trying to increase the amount of time you run each week, even if it's only a minute or 2 and don't increase until you can run that number of minutes comfortably. That's what I did and it worked! Good luck to you!!!!!!!0 -
I'd love to be where you are one day! I'm still one of those that can only run for 2 min before "nearing my dealth" LOL! HOW DID YOU DO IT??? I started off doing a walk/run program and failed. Please shed some light on your sucess.
CONGRATULATIONS though! Such a huge accomplishment!0 -
So happy you shared! Congratulations...I am in the same boat as you as I am a new runner and can run about the same time as you. I also signed up for my first 5k in May and am super motivated and excited about that. Are you planning on any races?
Nah, I just like to get out and run by myself and enjoy being ALONE. LOL!0 -
Great job! I am also a runner - currently nursing a bad knee - but hoping to get back to it soon. My goal is 5 miles a day.0
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Great Job it is very hard I know because I just started running and I am only running 20 minutes at a time and it is hard! I plan to push for 30 mins in 2 weeks and eventually being able to run 60 mins!!!! I am so proud of u keep it up and u should share this and feel so proud that u are able to accomplish that cause it is a hard thing to do!!!!!!! CONgraTULATionS!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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So happy you shared! Congratulations...I am in the same boat as you as I am a new runner and can run about the same time as you. I also signed up for my first 5k in May and am super motivated and excited about that. Are you planning on any races?
I ran my very first 5K in October 2010 and I've been doing one or two a month since then. Once you do one you realize how easy it can be. I'm training for a 10K in April now!0 -
Great job! I say - If you run - you're a runner! So good for you!0
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i called myself a runner the first day i went out there and ran for the sake of running. i didnt get very far, nor was i quick, but i was still a runner.0
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conratulations!!! I know how you feel. I started running in January and couldnt run for more than 1 min at a time and I ran for 50 mins at running club this morning and it was an easy steady pace enjoyable run. I felt great after it and had the same thought as you - Now I can call myself a runner! Love the feeling and I love running - I cant wait for the next days run. Im training to run a marathon but have the usual 5km, 10km half maras as my milestones on the way!0
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Good Job!!!!0
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awesome job, I'm up to running 5 minutes at a time. But if I do 3 run 1 walk 3 run 1 walk,3 run etc... I can go for longer that way.
gives me hope!!! 0 -
awesome job, I'm up to running 5 minutes at a time. But if I do 3 run 1 walk 3 run 1 walk,3 run etc... I can go for longer that way.
gives me hope!!!
Thats how I did it with the C25K, but Ive got to 50 mins by week 8 and I love it- keep going and you will get there:happy:0 -
Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment!0
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Congratulations!!! Great job 0
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