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    I ran for 20 minutes!!!!!!!

    Posts: 16 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    I actually did it. Five weeks ago when I started couch to 5k and looked at the program I told myself there is no way I will be able to run for 20 minutes straight. But, yesterday as I stepped on the treadmill I told myself to go as much as I could before stopping. I DID it!!!! and now week 6 to week 9 looks actually doable. I am actually proud of myself. It's a huge success for me. I might be a runner after all!

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    • Posts: 105 Member
      Very good. I am on week two using a tread mill due to weather. Did you only do the three days a week and not have to repeat any?
    • Posts: 6,592 Member
      Congratulations! It's a very big accomplishment and you have every right to be proud of yourself. Now, quick, sign up for a race before you change your mind about how awesome and easy running is..... :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
    • Posts: 4,589 Member
      You're a runner!
    • Posts: 600 Member
      Congratulations, I wish you continued success.
    • Posts: 151 Member
      Congrats thats awesome!! :)
    • Posts: 48
      Fantastic!!
    • Posts: 153 Member
      YAY! That's awesome =D
    • Posts: 717 Member
      high five for awesomeness!
    • Posts: 346 Member
      Thats awesome! I have been nervous for week 5 (currently on week 3) and hope I have the same outcome as you!
    • Posts: 508 Member
      congratulations!
    • Posts: 571 Member
      Sweet!!! Have you signed up for a 5K yet? (They're fun!!!)
    • Posts: 99 Member
      That's so awesome! Congrats! It's a great feeling. Just you wait, soon you'll be able to run 30 mins without stopping and be able to go further and further. It's a fun journey!
    • Posts: 16 Member
      COngratulations! A few year ago, I was a sedentary smoker and started running little by little. I quit smoking 512 days ago and this past May I actually ran my first half marathon, and I ran the whole darned thing!! Never would I have dreamed THAT! Now that you're up to 20 minutes, you're going to start noticing a whole lot of milestones!! That's one thing that's great about running... It's all about PR's, whether for time or for distance. The best part is that you never HAVE to compete with anyone else... just do better than you yourself have done. Keep it up!!
    • Posts: 16 Member
      BTW, I'm just a year younger than you.... so I fully stand behind you!! KUDOS!!!!
    • Posts: 232 Member
      Go you... You Rock!!
    • Posts: 520 Member
      Congratulations! I remember when I hit that milestone, it's an awesome feeling. Great job!
    • Posts: 1,276 Member
      That is very awesome. I am glad you've accomplished that interim goal and I hope that it's smooth sailing to the big one!
    • Posts: 126 Member
      Great job!
    • Posts: 161 Member
      good on you! I hope to get to be where you are sometime soon :smiley:
    • Posts: 1,868 Member
      you ARE a runner! keep it up! the best part about running is that there are no limitations
    • Posts: 750 Member
      Nice! I remember when I first ran 20 minutes on the treadmil for the first time..definitely feels good. I'm able to do upto 45 mins of it without stopping at about a 9 min pace..it feels good. Use this as motivation to push yourself further :smile:
    • Posts: 4,159 Member
      Ah, the dreaded Week 5 Day 3. I remember not sleeping the night before I was going to do it. Ran down the main road of my subdivision and did a little jig when the nice lady on the app said "begin walking." Great feeling of accomplishment, the first of many you'll find. Congrats and keep up the good work.
    • Posts: 88 Member
      Congrats! That's a major success :)
    • Posts: 2,228 Member
      that's really awesome - congrats!
    • Posts: 79 Member
      I know I felt exactly the same I did the 20 mins last Tuesday and felt great afterwards didn't think it's possible but now I'm sure I can do it. Did week 6 day 1 last night nailed it :smiley:
    • Posts: 16 Member
      tomsarno wrote: »
      Very good. I am on week two using a tread mill due to weather. Did you only do the three days a week and not have to repeat any?

      I have been running 3-5 times a week, but so far no repeats of weeks.
    • Posts: 16 Member
      Thanks everybody for the words of encouragement. It's nice to have a cheering section every once in a while.
    • Posts: 451 Member
      Congratulations!! That is huge! I felt the same way when I did it too! So awesome!
    • Posts: 812 Member
      mrssaver wrote: »
      I told myself there is no way I will be able to run for 20 minutes straight. But, yesterday as I stepped on the treadmill I told myself to go as much as I could before stopping. I DID it!!!! I might be a runner after all!
      Sounds like me 6 months ago, now I can run for an hour. Congrats! Remember every journey starts with a single step!

    • Posts: 439 Member
      thats great :smiley: congrats. it will get easier to go further and further :)
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