Wahooo, I ran my first ever 5k...

kmaf2018
kmaf2018 Posts: 124 Member
edited November 15 in Fitness and Exercise
And I felt EPIC! I hate running, I've tried to enjoy it numerous lengthy times with my husband, I tried treadmill and outside running but just loathed it. The thing I hated most about it was always catching my "second breath" (lack of controlled breathing) and just feeling weak whilst running. Last Summer I tried once more to enjoy it with my husband and once again failed to enjoy it.

I've currently got a PT (on my 15th Session) and I'd explained to him my reasons for hating running, he said the weight training I'm doing with him will make me stronger for things like running....Yesterday I just randomly thought "I'll just do 15mins on the treadmill"...36mins, 5k and the most determination I've ever had with running later I had hit 5k for the first time ever! I was super chuffed. I felt stronger, my lungs felt stronger i.e. I wasn't constantly catching that breath all time and no shin discomfort. I used to suffer from this dull ache in my shins after running so I got myself properly fitted for trainers at the ASICS shop, however, by that time I hated running so much I never got to use my new trainers for running purposes until yesterday :-) Still feeling super chuffed.

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  • kaizaku
    kaizaku Posts: 1,039 Member
    Well done ☺
  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    congratulations! that sounds like a breaththrough you've totally earned.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Good job!
  • RunningMom1038
    RunningMom1038 Posts: 144 Member
    That is awesome! Running has been totally addictive for me. I love to join a race, but my main competition is always ME!
  • shagerty777
    shagerty777 Posts: 185 Member
    Awesome job! I used to feel that way too. Now I love running.
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,743 Member
    Nice breakthrough. Congratulations.
  • kxbrown27
    kxbrown27 Posts: 769 Member
    Getting that done on a treadmill is awesome, but do yourself a favor and sign up for a local race. It doesn't matter what your finish time is, you'll have more fun than you can imagine. Then you're hooked. A runner you will become.
  • BeeerRunner
    BeeerRunner Posts: 728 Member
    KMAF00 wrote: »
    And I felt EPIC! I hate running, I've tried to enjoy it numerous lengthy times with my husband, I tried treadmill and outside running but just loathed it. The thing I hated most about it was always catching my "second breath" (lack of controlled breathing) and just feeling weak whilst running. Last Summer I tried once more to enjoy it with my husband and once again failed to enjoy it.

    I've currently got a PT (on my 15th Session) and I'd explained to him my reasons for hating running, he said the weight training I'm doing with him will make me stronger for things like running....Yesterday I just randomly thought "I'll just do 15mins on the treadmill"...36mins, 5k and the most determination I've ever had with running later I had hit 5k for the first time ever! I was super chuffed. I felt stronger, my lungs felt stronger i.e. I wasn't constantly catching that breath all time and no shin discomfort. I used to suffer from this dull ache in my shins after running so I got myself properly fitted for trainers at the ASICS shop, however, by that time I hated running so much I never got to use my new trainers for running purposes until yesterday :-) Still feeling super chuffed.

    Well done!! That's similar to me. I've tried running at various times throughout my life. I always had to do a walk run combo. After 60 days of P90X3, I got very fit and had the desire to run. On my off day for P90X, I went to the gym and ran 3 miles straight on the treadmill. I'd never done that in my life! I kept running once a week through the end of P90X3, and after that I gradually became a runner. Now, Im running my 1st marathon in 2 weeks!!

    Watch out now!! It's addicting!! Hope you keep at it. :smiley:
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    That's amazing - well done!
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