May not seem like much
blkandwhite77
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I did 5k on the treadmill. It wasn't quick and it may not seem far but considering 2 months ago I was dying doing a mile I'm super psyched. Going to do 5k for 2 weeks then start on a 4 week to run a mile program. I know I know 4 weeks for a mile but I've never ran a day in my adult life lol and that's a lot of adult days
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That's an awesome victory! Good for you!0
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Well Done !!!:)0
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Way to go!!!!0
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Seems like quite a lot to me.0
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You CAN do it!!!
I am 52 and I also had never run anywhere since childhood. In January of this year I started doing 10, then 15, the 20 minutes on the treadmill. Then I did 10, 15, 20 minutes outside.
When I could walk an hour, I started jogging, 30 seconds the first time! I was so proud of myself just for daring to try to run and then I did 1 lap around an indoor track, a tenth of a mile!
Then I started with the C25K (Couch 2 5K) app on my phone. It recommends that you should be able to walk briskly for at least a half an hour before you start.
I gradually worked up to being able to jog 5k! Now, lots of people walk as fast as I jog, but I don't care, I FEEL LIKE I'M FLYING!
I have entered 5 5k races so far and made a commitment to myself to do one each month for a year. My family thinks I have been abducted by aliens.
I know you can reach your goals. Don't stop! You are worth it!
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Great job! You will be AMAZED with what you can accomplish. Slow and steady.0
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You CAN do it!!!
I am 52 and I also had never run anywhere since childhood. In January of this year I started doing 10, then 15, the 20 minutes on the treadmill. Then I did 10, 15, 20 minutes outside.
When I could walk an hour, I started jogging, 30 seconds the first time! I was so proud of myself just for daring to try to run and then I did 1 lap around an indoor track, a tenth of a mile!
Then I started with the C25K (Couch 2 5K) app on my phone. It recommends that you should be able to walk briskly for at least a half an hour before you start.
I gradually worked up to being able to jog 5k! Now, lots of people walk as fast as I jog, but I don't care, I FEEL LIKE I'M FLYING!
I have entered 5 5k races so far and made a commitment to myself to do one each month for a year. My family thinks I have been abducted by aliens.
I know you can reach your goals. Don't stop! You are worth it!
NICE NSV!! I am loving that your family is in awe of you too! Way to go. I am not a runner either although I LOVE fitness classes..Learning how to run is on my bucket list.0 -
Well done you!0
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Yaaaaay!0
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That's amazing! I just recently had this same victory, and it's a huge thing. Nicely done!0
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Thanks all! Boy did my hips feel it the next day lol but after a day off I can't wait to go try it again tonight at the gym0
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Great Job Keep it up work at your pace!!0
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Impressive!0
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