I JUST RAN A MILE!!

kar1ssa
kar1ssa Posts: 9
edited September 27 in Success Stories
in 19:30 ...yeah I know it's not good for you runners..but for like not running a mile in like 3 years it's good to me!
what was your first mile timee?
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  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    AWESOME :):)
  • BREYOUNG
    BREYOUNG Posts: 7
    Great Job!
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    Awesome!! Congrats!! Who cares how long it took, you did it!
  • julest25
    julest25 Posts: 140 Member
    Well done you. Doesn't matter how long it took you did it!
  • ratkins811
    ratkins811 Posts: 190 Member
    Hats Off to you. WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drinker:
  • kar1ssa
    kar1ssa Posts: 9
    thankss everyone !
  • spacegirlz
    spacegirlz Posts: 68 Member
    WooHoo!!! good job it'll only get easier and better for now and on
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
    Congrats, you have to start somewhere.

    When I had to run the mile in school (at 280 lbs) I believe it was around 10 minutes (maybe, that was a long time ago). How I started training for running was to set my pace at 30 seconds a lap on a track where 14 laps was a mile. Every week I attempted to go another lap at that pace. Before long was past the 14 lap mark at 260 lbs. I then started my spinning class and never looked back.
  • Divatime
    Divatime Posts: 33
    That is awesome! That's my goal! Been trying to run a full lap around a college track for the longest but I'll get there! I can only do half running for now an will work my way up to the mile! :)

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  • greengold
    greengold Posts: 34 Member
    that is awesome! keep track of your time - just so you can see how you improve - not to compare yourself to anyone else. If you keep at it - and even more so, if you do some strength training (lift weights 2-3x/ week) you will improve so fast you will be amazed! Also: I wish I knew when I started that it was also ok to walk - alternate run/walk to increase your distance as well as your physical strength and stamina. It's still running even if you walk part of the time!
  • Fat_2_Fit_Mommy
    Fat_2_Fit_Mommy Posts: 569 Member
    Thats great!!
  • jrp31
    jrp31 Posts: 47 Member
    I don't remember my time but I remember how I felt after I had done it, and I know it feels great! Congratulations! :)
  • HannahBanana65
    HannahBanana65 Posts: 4
    yay!! good job! keep up the good work and pretty soon you will be able to do two!! :)
  • trishobr
    trishobr Posts: 120 Member
    YAY!!!
  • silvafan
    silvafan Posts: 147
    Good job! I know how hard it is. I'm pushing myself by signing up for a 5k run in July so I'm trying increase my time. I've been doing like a 14-15 min mile. Today is the first time i've been able to run a mile without stopping and I pushed harder and stopped at 1.5 miles which was extremely hard for me. I did 3 miles in 41.17 minutes today. I think this is my best time yet. My goal is to improve me time with each run. Good luck to you!
  • vanessa_pugs
    vanessa_pugs Posts: 1
    Alright!! Who cares about stinky time anyway! Just knowing you did it is a great accomplishment =)
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Congratulations! That's awesome.

    My first mile back in January took me 25 to 30 minutes. Now I'm down to about 17.
  • mrscone
    mrscone Posts: 17
    You go girl! I go running with my cage fitness class on Wednesdays. I'm always bringing up the rear but I'm RUNNING! So happy for you and your accomplishment!
  • Fernandomike
    Fernandomike Posts: 95 Member
    Great job. I don't remember my first mile time. but suffice it to say that it was SLOW. Keep on pushing and let us know when you reach your next milestone.
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    I started running regularly about three weeks ago after over 4 years of not running at all (I stopped when I was about halfway through my first pregnancy and just never started again!)

    I timed myself after a couple runs and the first time was somewhere around 11 minutes? I'm not entirely sure because for that run I didn't really look at my time at the one mile mark. The second time I timed myself was yesterday and I hit my one mile at about 10:30 or so. The first time, my two mile run was in 22:47 and yesterday it was 21:26.

    The very first time I ran after my second pregnancy (I ran one time about 5 months ago... bad idea), I didn't even finish a half mile! My joints felt all loose like my whole body was put together wrong. It was awful. I gave up about 6 minutes in and stopped timing.
  • kar1ssa
    kar1ssa Posts: 9
    thanks <3 & yeah I really feel good that I pushed myself to finish it.
  • snowbaby2002us
    snowbaby2002us Posts: 5
    Great Job! That is such an accomplishment. I just started jogging myself 2.5 weeks ago. I am up to 2 miles now, really pushing myself. Today was really really hard, but once I was done I feel so good about myself! Maybe we can give each other incentive~! Have a great day!
  • smbakke77
    smbakke77 Posts: 273 Member
    Hey congrats! Keep it up!
  • Lucky79z28
    Lucky79z28 Posts: 31
    Great job! That was about the same as my 1st time! I was doing a 5K and I did it in 49 minutes and now I am down to 45. Its only 4 minutes fast in 3.1 mile but it makes me feel good!
  • Claudia007
    Claudia007 Posts: 878 Member
    CONGRATS!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    Congratulations - that's a big deal.
    I would love to be able to run the whole mile. I'm at max 2 mins of running right now.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    YES!!! I love it...such a great accomplishment :) The first time I ever ran a mile was in 12:00 on the treadmill..but I go slower than that now working on increasing my distance. Last night I went 3 miles in @40 minutes, but again I'm not worrying so much about the time.. My first mile was not so long ago either :) I'm so happy for you!
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    I don't recall the time on my first mile... other than thinking "WTF... did I just do that?"

    It is a milestone moment for sure! Congratulations! Look forward to hearing about future milestones!
  • teetees40
    teetees40 Posts: 30
    I'm VERY new at this program but I've been working on getting back to being healthier since Feb. Consequently, I've been jogging (slowly) a bit and just worked myself up to a mile about 3 weeks ago. I did it in 11 1/2 min! I know you are so proud of yourself and I'm proud of you too! :)
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    My first mile time was probably right around your time. Before I fell and hurt my back - I was doing a mile in 10:45. Now, I'm right around 11:30-12:00 depending on if my back starts to bother me mid-way through and I have to slow down or not. My goal is to do it in 10 mins flat. Until I can get my back fully healed (which can take a LONG time and sometimes never happens with a bulging disc), I'll be happy with my 11:30. LOL
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