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I RAN!

Pseudocyber
Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
I ran yesterday ... for the first time in forever. 4 miles without stopping! Granted, my run was about the same speed as my walk .... I was walking, and at mile 3 of the walk, just decided to try to run, and then I just kept going.

I suppose my walking had prepped me for running - I started walking 6 months ago, starting trying to do 30 min x 3 / week. I worked that up to 15 miles at one time (my personal record) and my fastest mile speed at 14:30 min/mile. So, I've been building endurance during this time.

I think I'll switch to running, so as not to have to spend so much time walking ... :wink:

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  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Pseudocyber wrote: »
    I ran yesterday ... for the first time in forever. 4 miles without stopping! Granted, my run was about the same speed as my walk .... I was walking, and at mile 3 of the walk, just decided to try to run, and then I just kept going.

    I suppose my walking had prepped me for running - I started walking 6 months ago, starting trying to do 30 min x 3 / week. I worked that up to 15 miles at one time (my personal record) and my fastest mile speed at 14:30 min/mile. So, I've been building endurance during this time.

    I think I'll switch to running, so as not to have to spend so much time walking ... :wink:


    Good Job. Just take it slow and easy so you don't injure something...
  • Baggyd
    Baggyd Posts: 8 Member
    Great job! But please do consider trying a beginners training program so that you don't get hurt. It's weird what too much mileage can suddenly do to one (talking from experience as an over-enthusiastic runner). Maybe try C25k or one of the 5k training plans. The Nike+ programs are really good in my opinion.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    fab work! i bet you got a decent burn from 3 miles walking and 4 miles running.

    10k race next?
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