I FINALLY jogged my first mile!
Jojomotivated
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I remember in marching band I couldn't even jog a full lap around the field without being severely out of breath. It was embarrassing. Not only was I (and still am) overweight, but I perfectly fit the description of overweight band geek. It was horrible.
When I started college, a majority of my friends were physically fit and would go on runs or jogs at a nearby park. I would join in for half a minute and quickly drop out. I couldn't do it xD So I made a goal to one day be able to jog a mile without stopping. That was a little over a year ago.
I wasn't motivated to jog. Hell, I was rarely motivated to do anything that involved me getting up, but I did it after a year of practice. I tried and failed C25k twice and had to find something different that I could stick to. I can finally say that I'm able to jog a mile without stopping!! Maybe one day I'll be able to run it
When I started college, a majority of my friends were physically fit and would go on runs or jogs at a nearby park. I would join in for half a minute and quickly drop out. I couldn't do it xD So I made a goal to one day be able to jog a mile without stopping. That was a little over a year ago.
I wasn't motivated to jog. Hell, I was rarely motivated to do anything that involved me getting up, but I did it after a year of practice. I tried and failed C25k twice and had to find something different that I could stick to. I can finally say that I'm able to jog a mile without stopping!! Maybe one day I'll be able to run it
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Keep it up! We all have to start somewhere! As an asthmatic, I can relate to being out of breath. Used to be able to run only 1/4 mile at a time. But now I run marathons/ultras. Persistence & perseverance are the key. Good luck with your running!0
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Congratulations ! Don't stop now you know you are able. New project : two miles ?
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Way to go!!!0
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@HornedFrogPride I know how you feel. I'm also and asthmatic, but it's gotten more controlled since I became more active. Congrats on your marathons! I'm jealous. lol0
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New project definitely 2 miles, either that or fully running one mile.
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Just be careful .. the incidents of running injuries is very high, like 50% of runners injuring themselves every year. I know ... that was me last year, injured myself doing C25k .. and why I don't run anymore. There are just better things to do. Besides .. it is really bad on your joints, especially your knees.0
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I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last march. I went from running 10k easily. To hardly walking and being totally reliant on my husband to dress me and help me off the toilet. I'm back at it tho and working my way back. It's good you don't let your asthma hold you back. Theres some great YouTube videos about proper form. Mid foot running will help you get to your goal faster.0
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WTG!0
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Terrific achievement, well done.0
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Kevalicious99 wrote: »Just be careful .. the incidents of running injuries is very high, like 50% of runners injuring themselves every year. I know ... that was me last year, injured myself doing C25k .. and why I don't run anymore. There are just better things to do. Besides .. it is really bad on your joints, especially your knees.
PLEASE Do not listen to this nonsense. If you want to run, then run. Build up slowly, don't take on too much to fast, listen to your body, and get the proper equipment (i.e. running shoes) - just as you should with any other exercise. If you don't want to run, then don't. The point is to find something that you enjoy so that you stick with it.
As for the new project of "fully running one mile" - not sure what this means. Unless your one mile "jog" involved walking breaks, you have fully run one mile. The difference between "jogging" and "running" is largely semantics. If you mean that you want to run 1 mile at a faster pace, then your best bet is to GRADUALLY increase your distance. Increased endurance will make running feel easier, which will allow you to push harder, which will improve your pace.
Congratulations on your accomplishment!!! And good luck on your journey, whatever that next step may be!
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@Ka97 At first I didn't like running, but then I started to enjoy it when I got closer to my goal. Yes xD Exactly what I meant. I just worded it wrong. I would like to jog/run a mile faster. It took me 19 minutes and I would like to be at 15 one day.
Thank you all so much for your kind words 0 -
In my mind jogging = running. The motion is the same, it's only a difference in speed and there's no pre-determined speed where you suddenly qualify as a runner.
You just ran a mile.
That's an excellent achievement - well done!
As for the concerns mentioned about injury, keep your steps relatively short, try to land gently. ka97's advice is good too, if you enjoy it, keep doing it!
Congratulations on reaching a big milestone!0 -
Wow o: didn't realize they were so similar. I was also told on youtube videos that a "jog" becomes a "run" when you hit 6 miles per hour. Thank you!
O.O OH MY GOD I JUST RAN A MILE! Wow!!!0 -
great job!!!!!0
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Your post brought me joy.
I recommend trying to increase milage instead of increasing speed. My reasoning is that runners high. Seriously, after it kicks in there is nothing like it.
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congrats! that's really awesome. i have done a few 5ks (and had to train for them - big time) but i completed them by doing run/walk intervals. i would love to be able to just straight run. however, haven't made that happen yet. thanks for inspiring me - and i'm sure lots of other people.
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Fantastic. Way to Go!0
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What a great achievement and an even better way to start off a new year. Keep it up!
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Way to go! I have been doing Nike Training Center (iPhone app) for a couple years, and in October finally clicked on the "add running to enhance your workout" option when starting a 4 week program. I have never been able to run a distance in my life, but this program REALLY worked for me. Highly recommended. I'm now running 10-15 miles per week and it feels incredible. If you like the running, seek out an esteemed training program and follow it, and you will likely avoid injury. Also, Nike Running is a great app, although I haven't looked at any of it's training programs.0
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FitFroglet wrote: »In my mind jogging = running. The motion is the same, it's only a difference in speed and there's no pre-determined speed where you suddenly qualify as a runner.
You just ran a mile.
That's an excellent achievement - well done!
As for the concerns mentioned about injury, keep your steps relatively short, try to land gently. ka97's advice is good too, if you enjoy it, keep doing it!
Congratulations on reaching a big milestone!
I even googled jogging and running because I was like "huh?"
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Your post brought me joy.
I recommend trying to increase milage instead of increasing speed. My reasoning is that runners high. Seriously, after it kicks in there is nothing like it.
Oh my goood, I wonder what runners high is like and thank you! Your encouragement brought me joy. 0 -
So endurance > speed in the long run?0
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Jojomotivated wrote: »
YES on the runner's high! After you get a little further distance, you will usually have a bit of a hard time breathing but then you will break into your pace and find your groove and kick *kitten*. Thats the beginning of runner's high and then knowing how far you went, how quickly, FEELS AMAZING! Great job on a mile!0 -
Congratulations on your successful running... there'll be no stopping you now!0
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Amazing job. You can absolutely do this!0
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Jojomotivated wrote: »So endurance > speed in the long run?
Increased endurance will lead to an increase in speed.0
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