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I just jogged 4 miles!!!!

swiftyoung
swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
This may not be much but, I am proud of myself. I have been following a training schedule for a mini marathon for the past 6 weeks and today I actually jog the entire time. 4.1 miles @ 4 mph. I have NEVER been able to jog for that long. My goal is to jog @ 5mph by the mini marathon date in late April.

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  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
    This may not be much but, I am proud of myself. I have been following a training schedule for a mini marathon for the past 6 weeks and today I actually jog the entire time. 4.1 miles @ 4 mph. I have NEVER been able to jog for that long. My goal is to jog @ 5mph by the mini marathon date in late April.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Great job! congratulations!!! It feels so good doesn't it? I recently did my first ever 5K and I felt like I had won the lottery.

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Good job - that is awesome!! :flowerforyou:
  • plussizemommy
    plussizemommy Posts: 185
    good job!! i can't wait until i can jog even 50 feet lol!!
  • Livi_Loves_Pink
    Livi_Loves_Pink Posts: 754
    That's awesome!! :flowerforyou: Great job! :bigsmile:
  • beahurey
    beahurey Posts: 108
    AWESOME!!! :flowerforyou: That is a huge accomplishment! I can not wait until I can do the same. Way to Go!! :bigsmile:
  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
    Thanks!!!! I really appreciate your encouragement. You guys are great :blushing:
  • heal4444
    heal4444 Posts: 709
    What do you mean not much?! This is huge. Good for you. Tks for sharing your success with us. Keep joggin' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :happy: :happy:
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    :drinker: awesome:flowerforyou: I wish I could do that.:flowerforyou:
  • yeahbuddy
    yeahbuddy Posts: 409
    Wow! I can't wait till I can get to 4. You should be very proud of yourself, that is quite an accomplishment. Right now I can only do 1 mile straight. You said you are on a training plan for a mini marathon. What is a mini marathon, if never heard of that?
  • salp02
    salp02 Posts: 24 Member
    GOOD JOB!! :wink: I needed to hread this for encouragement since I am actually in the beginning stages for training for a Mini marathon. :happy:
    Where did you get your training schedule? I just started last week, and I can only run about 5 MPH for 15 minutes. Im more worried about how long i can run right now. Next I will work on the distance.
    great Job tho!:drinker: :drinker:
  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
    Wow! I can't wait till I can get to 4. You should be very proud of yourself, that is quite an accomplishment. Right now I can only do 1 mile straight. You said you are on a training plan for a mini marathon. What is a mini marathon, if never heard of that?

    It's a half marathon (13 miles)
  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
    GOOD JOB!! :wink: I needed to hread this for encouragement since I am actually in the beginning stages for training for a Mini marathon. :happy:
    Where did you get your training schedule? I just started last week, and I can only run about 5 MPH for 15 minutes. Im more worried about how long i can run right now. Next I will work on the distance.
    great Job tho!:drinker: :drinker:

    Here's the schedule I am following. There are 3 (novice(me), intermediate and advanced). Choose the one that suits you.
    http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/Assets/Kentucky+Derby+Festival+Marathon+Digital+Assets/documents/2009+miniMarathon+Training+Schedule.pdf
  • yeahbuddy
    yeahbuddy Posts: 409
    Wow! I can't wait till I can get to 4. You should be very proud of yourself, that is quite an accomplishment. Right now I can only do 1 mile straight. You said you are on a training plan for a mini marathon. What is a mini marathon, if never heard of that?

    It's a half marathon (13 miles)

    That's what I thought but I have never heard that term before. I'm training for a half myself. Thanks for the education and good luck to you.
  • Brandiann
    Brandiann Posts: 905 Member
    I know that must feel like a great accomplishment. Great job, before you know it you will be at 5mph. :flowerforyou:
  • x98peterson
    x98peterson Posts: 23 Member
    That is awesome, I envy you! I am still running 1 minute to every 3 minutes for 40 minutes... I would love to run 4 straight!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    congrats, keep up the most amazing work.
  • salp02
    salp02 Posts: 24 Member
    GOOD JOB!! :wink: I needed to hread this for encouragement since I am actually in the beginning stages for training for a Mini marathon. :happy:
    Where did you get your training schedule? I just started last week, and I can only run about 5 MPH for 15 minutes. Im more worried about how long i can run right now. Next I will work on the distance.
    great Job tho!:drinker: :drinker:

    Here's the schedule I am following. There are 3 (novice(me), intermediate and advanced). Choose the one that suits you.
    http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/Assets/Kentucky+Derby+Festival+Marathon+Digital+Assets/documents/2009+miniMarathon+Training+Schedule.pdf


    You're training for the KY Debry Mini Marathon?! ME TOO!! Im glad to find someone else!! I know you can do it! We have to have faith!
  • LisaZaugg1976
    LisaZaugg1976 Posts: 1,144 Member
    that is great!!!!
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