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I ran THREE MILES! Without stopping!
orange_you_glad
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I don't consider myself a runner -- I've always been short and pudgy, and when I was in high school, I shattered a bone in my foot which I thought would keep me from ever running any significant distance.
A few years ago, when I started being more active, I got to the point where I could run an 11 minute mile, but I couldn't sustain it for more than a mile or so at a time. Recently, I've been doing a running circuit a couple mornings a week that's about 2.5 miles, with a super steep hill halfway through that I would normally walk up. My time has been coming down on that circuit -- when I started, it took me around 40 minutes, and now I'm at 32.
Anyway, at the gym last night, I thought I'd try to run three miles, at a 12.5-13 minute pace. And, I DID IT!! 39 minutes for THREE MILES! I'm so pumped!
A colleague of mine suggested a couple days ago that we sign up for a Valentine's day 5k fun run. I was feeling a little intimidated, but now? Bring it on! Woo!
A few years ago, when I started being more active, I got to the point where I could run an 11 minute mile, but I couldn't sustain it for more than a mile or so at a time. Recently, I've been doing a running circuit a couple mornings a week that's about 2.5 miles, with a super steep hill halfway through that I would normally walk up. My time has been coming down on that circuit -- when I started, it took me around 40 minutes, and now I'm at 32.
Anyway, at the gym last night, I thought I'd try to run three miles, at a 12.5-13 minute pace. And, I DID IT!! 39 minutes for THREE MILES! I'm so pumped!
A colleague of mine suggested a couple days ago that we sign up for a Valentine's day 5k fun run. I was feeling a little intimidated, but now? Bring it on! Woo!
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I'm so impressed, seriously!!!! That's been my goal and I haven't reached it...YET. WAY TO GO!!!!!!0
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awesome!! i can still remember how hard it was when i first started running to even persist for more than 2-3 minutes without feeling like i was going to die... its such a great feeling looking back and realizing how far you've come. keep up the great work!0
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Congratulations - what a great accomplishment!!! Well done!0
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Fantastic!! I'm up to running 2 miles without stopping and am shooting for running a whole 5k with no walking! You did it! Sign up for that 5k & have a blast!
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That is an amazing feeling! Enjoy it!!
I say sign up for the 5k, you have plenty of time to train!0 -
Great work...that's one of my goals too. I did one mile without stopping just last week but it was more of a jog.0
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That is AWESOME! Congrats and keep going!0
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Great job! I can't hang yet but I am getting there! Takes time and patience and you got both girl!0
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Awesome success! I can only run for 30 seconds, so I'm very happy for you!0
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That rocks!!! Great job!0
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No small feat! Congrats! Absolutely run a 5K and have fun!0
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this was one of the best feelings for me!!
CONGRATS!!0 -
Great job, keep up all the awesome effort!0
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Congrats! I remember crying the first time I did it, lol! Keep being awesome!0
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Over Christmas, my 87yo grandfather told me to "lean forward and keep moving your legs." Sounds like you're on the way. Nice work.0
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That's amazing, good luck for that 5 k! I've just got up to 2 miles in the last month can't wait till I can do 3
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The 5k in under 30m was my goal.
Keep it up and you'll be doing 26 miles before you know it!0 -
Congrats! I remember crying the first time I did it, lol! Keep being awesome!
I did, too!
Congrats on completing your three miles. It is a huge accomplishment!!0 -
SUPER inspirational!!
I'm working on running a 5K now... and can only run for 1 1/2 minutes at a time... running a mile seems like a dream, and 3 miles!?! Pshhhh... BUT it's great to hear that it DOES happen with time and dedication!!0 -
That is so awesome! No doubt you'll have the running "bug" now! I'm still trying to catch it again. I used to wake up and HAVE to run. Keep it up!0
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That's crazy good!! I have the same goal - long way to go!0
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Nice! Congratulations! 0
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****WARNING****
You could be entering into a lifestyle change. Running is addictive. It's true ... I read it on the Internet.
Consider yourself warned and congratulated all in one!! :bigsmile:0 -
That's awesome. I was never an exerciser when I was a young woman. I remember the feeling the first time I ran 3 miles.0
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Awesome!!!!0
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I started running to the corner, then one mail box at a time day after day, and one day just completed the whole 3 miles.
It felt GREAT!0 -
GREAT JOB!!!0
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Thats awesome!!!! You have no idea how BIG of an accomplishment that is!!0
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well done! keep at it and you will be runnig double the amount in no time 0
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wow good job! i cant wait till i can post that i ran 3 miles straight! right now i am happy i can run a half mile without stopping.0
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