Just ran my first mile!

araneae77
araneae77 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 17 in Fitness and Exercise
I know that's not a lot to most people, but it's a big deal for me. :) Just starting out with running and it was nice to get to that milestone without having to stop to catch my breath.

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  • jfp420
    jfp420 Posts: 186 Member
    Congrats!
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    Awesome! Congrats.

    The next mile(s) come easier. Keep at it. :)
  • ABabilonia
    ABabilonia Posts: 622 Member
    edited April 2017
    Good job. That's a big milestone. Just be patient and listen to your body. Maybe you should consider the C25K app. That app has saved my life.
  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    That's awesome! I hate running - ran a quarter mile this week and it reminded me why I hate it! Lol - but I admire people who can do a mile!!
  • sarahbetherck
    sarahbetherck Posts: 270 Member
    Congrats! I agree with ABabilonia, if you want to increase your running think about Couch to 5k (or 10k, depending on your ultimate goal) it's been great for me!
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    araneae77 wrote: »
    I know that's not a lot to most people, but it's a big deal for me. :) Just starting out with running and it was nice to get to that milestone without having to stop to catch my breath.

    Everyone has to start somewhere. When I set out in 2011 to see whether I could turn myself into a runner, I could run for one minute. Then I had to slow to a walk. Went to walk/run intervals, and that first big continual run was a Really Big Deal. Enjoy it, there's no telling how far you'll go once you catch the running bug.
  • SpoonInTheRoad
    SpoonInTheRoad Posts: 35 Member
    Good for you!! Milestones are worth commemorating so thanks for sharing. Today was my first jog. I've been walking 4 miles at a time 4 days a week and today I wanted to start my HIIT work. I thought I would just try to walk faster but I realized quickly that wasn't possible without jogging. So, I did 4 two-and-a-half minute jogs with walking in between. I couldn't even believe I COULD jog without feeling like I was dying but it was a piece of cake. Maybe I'll join you in that mile soon! Keep us posted! :smile:
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 347 Member
    Nice work!
  • FaeryLove18
    FaeryLove18 Posts: 41 Member
    You go girl! :)
  • rpkg62
    rpkg62 Posts: 44 Member
    araneae77 wrote: »
    I know that's not a lot to most people, but it's a big deal for me. :) Just starting out with running and it was nice to get to that milestone without having to stop to catch my breath.

    I remember the first time I ran a mile, and I will never forget it! 10 years later, I am now a triathlete. No other race/run/competition has made me more happy then my first mile! Good for you!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Congratulations! It is a big deal to run that first mile! Awesome achievement! High five!
    Keep going and have fun.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,028 Member
    araneae77 wrote: »
    I know that's not a lot to most people, but it's a big deal for me. :) Just starting out with running and it was nice to get to that milestone without having to stop to catch my breath.
    It IS a big deal if you've never done it. Congrats!

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  • slider728
    slider728 Posts: 1,494 Member
    Awesome accomplishment! Great Job!
  • xcazax
    xcazax Posts: 43 Member
    Brilliant, well done x
  • Lana_me
    Lana_me Posts: 34 Member
    Congradulations!
  • _m0lly
    _m0lly Posts: 900 Member
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  • Misssynth
    Misssynth Posts: 179 Member
    Well done!!
  • krazy1sbk
    krazy1sbk Posts: 128 Member
    Awesome! I just started c25k yesterday, so I hope to get to a full mile one day soon!
  • WandaVaughn
    WandaVaughn Posts: 420 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!!
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    That's fantastic- great job and keep up the awesome work!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Of course it's a huge deal! We've all been there. Congrats! Keep it up.
  • trisha1207
    trisha1207 Posts: 10 Member
    I just got on my treadmill tonight and told myself I was going to try to run 1 mile. When I got to 1 mile I told myself I could run 2 so I did. I have been walking for 3 months and jogging very little while walking. I have never run 2 miles before for 30 mins straight without stopping! Good luck to you! It's going to get easier I think!
  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    Nice job!!!
  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 1,290 Member
    Way to go!
  • mhwitt74
    mhwitt74 Posts: 159 Member
    Awesome! Keep up the good work
  • ja20102004
    ja20102004 Posts: 349 Member
    Great job! I wish I could do more running. My friend want me to do a 5k run in 2 months I was like wtf.
  • snowyne
    snowyne Posts: 268 Member
    Excellent! Yes, it's a very big deal!!! You will be shocked/amazed how quickly your stamina will increase. I ran my first mile this past Nov. at the age of 44. I was so proud of myself I took a picture of the treadmill results! :)
  • midlomel1971
    midlomel1971 Posts: 1,283 Member
    That's a huge deal! I can barely run a 1/4 mile, but I'm working my way to a mile. Baby steps!!
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
    totally awesome! keep at it!
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