NSV- Running. :)

svanhoecke
svanhoecke Posts: 266
edited October 3 in Success Stories
So let me start by saying I have had surgery on both my knees and have chronic bursitis in both of my hips. Obviously this has presented a multitude of problems during my weight loss journey. But I have been working really hard on regaining the ability to run. (I used to be a soccer player before the knee issues). At first I thought I would be doomed to the elliptical forever. But since we got a treadmill in the house in May, I started off running 1 minute, walking 5, run a minute, walk 5. Then I would up the running intervals to 2, 3, sometime 4 minutes on rare occasions.

Tonight, for the first time since I don't even remember when, I was able to keep running for 10 minutes straight with no walk breaks. That may not seem like much for you usual runners, but I can't believe I was able to do it. I may be sore tomorrow, but the feeling I had when the timer showed 10 minutes was amazing! I am hoping I can keep improving, strengthen my knees and my hips, and be able to run even more.

Thanks friends for listening. I just had to share!

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  • ineednapkin
    ineednapkin Posts: 151
    Wow that is sooo awesome!! :D Congrats! :D I bet you are stoked!
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    That is awesome! Next thing you know, you will be running for 15 minutes! Great job!
  • ChristinaLConway
    ChristinaLConway Posts: 115 Member
    high five
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    Awesome!!!! It's amazing when your body responds to and even sometimes outpaces your mind, isn't it? Great job :)
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    That is awesome!!! Getting to the point of running 10 minutes straight is a big deal for anyone, let alone someone with bionic knees! :smile: And I really believe that as you strengthen your muscles, it'll ease the strain on your joints. Great job! :flowerforyou:
  • svanhoecke
    svanhoecke Posts: 266
    Thanks everyone! I can't wait to see what's next! :)
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    AMAZING!!! I have had multiple surgeries on my knee, leg, and ankle, so i understand trying to run with previous injuries!! WTG !!!
  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    That is fantastic! I think the first 10 minutes of running are the suckiest part of running anyway! On a good day I can go about 35 minutes without stopping but at about minute 8 I'm usually about to call it quits everyday:)
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Awesome!!! Way to overcome!
    Ten minutes is a huge deal. I've got no excuses and I only got to ten minutes a couple weeks ago, and it was THE BIGGEST DEAL EVER!! to me :)
    Well done, congrats!
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    Way to keep trying, even in the face of adversity!
  • KickinBooty
    KickinBooty Posts: 49
    You dan do it. Keep going!
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    10 minutes is HUGE! Congratulations!
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