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Just ran my first mile, without stopping! :D

Pseudocyber
Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
A very slow 15 minute mile, but it was uphill most of the way, and didn't stop! :D 144 Cal. (note, this was AFTER my 1.89 c25kw2d1 workout, and a 5K walk in 49:19 min.) ... for a total of 809 Cal and 6 miles.
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  • lynne_p
    lynne_p Posts: 173 Member
    That's awesome!!! You rock!!!:drinker:
  • webdiva1
    webdiva1 Posts: 326 Member
    Insanely great! Milestones like this are THE BEST. Good for you!
  • timeforme23
    timeforme23 Posts: 461
    Youre awesome!
  • Schuyler
    Schuyler Posts: 78 Member
    Wahoo! I haven't gotten to that point yet, but when I was exercising before I got pregnant I did. When I ran my first mile I started crying. I couldn't believe it! Granted it was only at 5mph, but I did it! You should be really proud!
  • Fliegenschwein
    Fliegenschwein Posts: 232 Member
    Thats great!! well done.

    I can remember how good I felt when I first did that. Keep it up :drinker:
  • rachel4
    rachel4 Posts: 95 Member
    FANTASTIC :)
  • knittam
    knittam Posts: 10
    Awe-some! The fact that you did it is reason to celebrate.
    Speed will come with practice and time.
    Give yourself a high five for starting and finishing!
  • cheysercan
    cheysercan Posts: 7
    Yes!!!!!!! Thats GREAT!!!!!!!!
  • micki59
    micki59 Posts: 25
    <<<<<<<CLAP>>>>>>>
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    P.S. Its a standing ovation..:laugh:

    Congrats! I'm jealous...just finished my W1D3 though!
  • rosalita67
    rosalita67 Posts: 4 Member
    Congratulations... that is wonderful news
  • posbey
    posbey Posts: 200 Member
    wonderful. keep it up!
  • Lindz2323
    Lindz2323 Posts: 261 Member
    Congrats!!! that's wonderful =D
  • pjd1973
    pjd1973 Posts: 37
    That is awesome! I'm trying to work up to the same goal, so I know how hard it is. Congrats!
  • getsveltEagain
    getsveltEagain Posts: 1,063 Member
    I remember how happy I was after my first mile!!!!! Great job!!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • rgoodearl
    rgoodearl Posts: 360 Member
    Awesome !!!!
  • jlanab
    jlanab Posts: 89 Member
    I was at a jogging trail when i hit my first mile mark and I KNOW i looked like a maniac. I busted out in an undefined "happy dance" full blown with fist pumps and verbal outbursts... HILARIOUS. My point is celebrate that victory in a memorable fashion so when you reach your running goal you can look back and break out in a happy dance that looks even more insane. keep up the good work!
  • Slinkybaz
    Slinkybaz Posts: 312 Member
    Fantastic, well done
  • Tracenspace
    Tracenspace Posts: 53 Member
    Way to go!
  • LonelyPilgrim
    LonelyPilgrim Posts: 255 Member
    Really great! It's all down hill from here!

    I remember when I first started running and how difficult it was to run even 1/8 of a mile, but I kept at it and once I got to where I could run a mile, it wasn't long before I could run 3!

    Now I run races (usually 5Ks but I did run a 10 mile last month) and do interval training to improve my time. It's a great workout and I really enjoy getting outside, even in bad weather (well, bad COLD weather, I still haven't gotten used to running when it's hot out)

    Now that you hit the 1 mile mark, you might consider seeing if your town has a local running club that puts on races. We have a 5K almost every other weekend that I can run, which keeps me motivated to run in the off weeks so I can "beat my time from last year"

    Good Luck and Good Job with all the hard work!
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Excellent accomplishment! Keep going!
  • shari_turpen
    shari_turpen Posts: 12
    Excellent job!
  • PoeRaven
    PoeRaven Posts: 433 Member
    That's awesome!
    I remember my first mile ran...
    Keep a log of your running. You'll have something to look back on and be proud of. I use an Excel spreadsheet. I'm almost at 800 miles ran since I started. a year ago.

    Keep on keepin' on girl! :drinker:
  • IamBrande
    IamBrande Posts: 208 Member
    Whoooooohoooooo. Good Job! That is fantastic!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Well done!

    Word of advice, from personal experience, though... Don't push too much, and take your rest days on the C25K. Nothing like a fresh pair of legs. Doing otherwise will bring fatigue and decrease in performance.
  • Allison4C
    Allison4C Posts: 140 Member
    hey, that's great!! i hope to do that soon!!
  • b00b0084
    b00b0084 Posts: 729 Member
    :flowerforyou: :drinker: THAT IS AWESOME! I can not wait until I can post that I ran a full mile! That is amazing! Keep it up!
  • kristarablue
    kristarablue Posts: 702 Member
    I am soooo proud of you!! I remember the first time I ran a mile, I cried!! I called a friend after I stopped, I was out of breath, crying and could barely speak, but I was on cloud nine.

    To this day, the first mile marker is my favorite because I remember the feeling of the first time. It is pure excitement!

    YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
  • aaddaammggoolleeaaffss
    aaddaammggoolleeaaffss Posts: 230
    Awesome job!!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    That's fabulous, well done!!
  • PJS323
    PJS323 Posts: 115
    That is amazing! I remember I cried when I did my first mile without stopping. Great job!!!
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