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I can run!

Flyntiggr
Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
So I started working out with a trainer back in January. On January 4th, it took me over 19 minutes to run a single mile. I've been plugging away, and had been dealing with some pretty severe pain in my feet. During a trip to the podiatrist at the beginning of March, I finally got an answer to my foot issues. Added some 'blocking' to my shoe inserts, and the pain went away immediately. That night, I ran my first sub-15 minute mile.

Since then, I've kept going. I've lost nearly 30 pounds, and tonight, for the first time in my life, I RAN FIVE MILES without stopping. Those are sub-13 minute miles - and I did that with a 5% grade!

I may just be a runner yet! :D

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  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    So I started working out with a trainer back in January. On January 4th, it took me over 19 minutes to run a single mile. I've been plugging away, and had been dealing with some pretty severe pain in my feet. During a trip to the podiatrist at the beginning of March, I finally got an answer to my foot issues. Added some 'blocking' to my shoe inserts, and the pain went away immediately. That night, I ran my first sub-15 minute mile.

    Since then, I've kept going. I've lost nearly 30 pounds, and tonight, for the first time in my life, I RAN FIVE MILES without stopping. Those are sub-13 minute miles - and I did that with a 5% grade!

    I may just be a runner yet! :D

    OMG you are beyond incredible! I dont even have words for how amazing and freaking incredible that you are .... I am sooo proud of you!! Where did you find this amazing foot doctor?
  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    congrats!!
    I ran 5 k today for the first time!
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    congrats!!
    I ran 5 k today for the first time!

    Good Job!
  • silveryflutterby
    silveryflutterby Posts: 335
    that's so amazing! you should be so proud! and very lucky you found an amazing doctor who knew what you needed. ;)
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    So I started working out with a trainer back in January. On January 4th, it took me over 19 minutes to run a single mile. I've been plugging away, and had been dealing with some pretty severe pain in my feet. During a trip to the podiatrist at the beginning of March, I finally got an answer to my foot issues. Added some 'blocking' to my shoe inserts, and the pain went away immediately. That night, I ran my first sub-15 minute mile.

    Since then, I've kept going. I've lost nearly 30 pounds, and tonight, for the first time in my life, I RAN FIVE MILES without stopping. Those are sub-13 minute miles - and I did that with a 5% grade!

    I may just be a runner yet! :D

    This is fantastic! You should be damned proud of yourself! Keep up the amazing work!
  • Ree_Chatelain
    Ree_Chatelain Posts: 229 Member
    way to go. that is amazing. I can't wait til my knee gets better so I can start running again. I NEVER thought i enjoy moving so much.
  • lisapickering
    lisapickering Posts: 374
    Congratulations!! That's great... quite an accomplishment! Good work!:smile:
  • laursey
    laursey Posts: 307
    What a great story. Thank goodness for specialists who can just tweak one thing and magically we're able to continue trying to achieve our goals.
    5 miles continuous is awesome. Keep it up.
    And congrats on the 30 pounds!!! That is a huge accomplishment in such a short time.

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  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    You ARE a runner now!

    I understand what a great feeling it is to be able to run - I started C25K in January and am now training for a 12k race in August, which just seems like it should be impossible, but I'm determined to give it my best shot!

    Thanks for making me smile today!
  • Jennrz
    Jennrz Posts: 32
    FANTASTIC!!! WTG!!! Keep up the great work!
  • wwhite94
    wwhite94 Posts: 176 Member
    I HATE Running with a passion and im impressed with people who love to run congrats to you. I use the ellptical at the gym and do about a 14 min mile but i have knee issues and the running impact kills my knees Kudos to you and all the runners out there.
  • EricInArlington
    EricInArlington Posts: 531 Member
    that is awesome!! I run every other day (5K) and still haven't ran 5 in one workout, that's very impressive
  • pannacottayum
    pannacottayum Posts: 96 Member
    I may just be a runner yet! :D

    Own it!
    You ARE a runner.
    Strong work!
  • wren176
    wren176 Posts: 148 Member
    Thou ARE a runner! Way to go! Your such an inspiration.
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    Thanks everyone! I was pretty happy with myself.:blushing:

    For those of you that said you hate running - don't think that I'm overly in love with it either! :brokenheart:

    I have just learned that the ends justify the means. I am dropping weight faster and becoming more 'taught' since I started really running. I do it in moderation, and watch Netflix while doing it so I don't get bored...
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