Not a huge success, but I RAN MY FIRST MILE TODAY!!

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  • MelHoneyRocks
    MelHoneyRocks Posts: 223
    That is great, and pretty fast too. Start slow and work your way up.
  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
    Congratulations to you!!! :)
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    Hooray! What a huge success! I am hoping to run a mile sometime in the future. I have quite aways to go, but, stories like yours inspire me to work towards that goal. Today, you are my hero!

    Aw.. Thank you! I have a looong way to go, but i'm happy I could inspire you!! :)
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    Thank you again everyone for your support! I truly appreciate it! <3
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    This was me about three weeks ago (first mile, ever!)... now I'm running 8-10 miles a week, and growing. It's addictive! :D Congrats, and welcome to your new addiction. Haha

    I can definitely see this becoming an addiction...I'm already thinking about the possibility of running 2 miles! Ways to go, but doesn't hurt to dream :)
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    That not a slow time! Very well done. You should consider the couch to 5k program. It's an awesome plan to get you up to running a 5k (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks. I did it 3 years ago. Since then I have run multiple 5ks, a half marathon and on April 21st I'm doing the Warrior Dash in Mississippi. Here is the link to the site. It is free by the way. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    That not a slow time! Very well done. You should consider the couch to 5k program. It's an awesome plan to get you up to running a 5k (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks. I did it 3 years ago. Since then I have run multiple 5ks, a half marathon and on April 21st I'm doing the Warrior Dash in Mississippi. Here is the link to the site. It is free by the way. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml

    I'll check it out, thanks!
  • tkaawa
    tkaawa Posts: 302
    That's a huge success. Like you, I hate running, but I"m slowly trying to push myself to run more. I'm trying out this whole C25K thing and hoping that it'll work for me. Congrats again and just keep pushing
  • courtrptr13
    courtrptr13 Posts: 272
    Congrats to you! Running a mile is a huge accomplishment! I am doing C25K to get me back into running after a break from it when I was pregnant and then having to have back surgery. I can't wait until I can run a full mile again! Keep up the great work!
  • MsDreaB
    MsDreaB Posts: 97 Member
    That is a great success congrats :D:D
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    Thank You! Now that I know I CAN do it, it's ON! LOL
  • blakejohn
    blakejohn Posts: 1,129 Member
    the first mile is the hardest
  • alperr
    alperr Posts: 1
    Are you kidding me? I can't run a block! Walking a mile is an accomplishment.
  • Rosered3333
    Rosered3333 Posts: 171 Member
    That's fantastic. Running a mile is hard from what I remember. Good for you!
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
    Who are you kidding? That is a HUGE success! Way to go!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    good for you
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    That's a great success! But you got the units wrong - running a mile in 10 minutes is great, 10 seconds would be "faster than a speeding bullet" - almost!
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Excellent job and it is a huge success!!
  • HoneybearSue64
    HoneybearSue64 Posts: 9
    It is a HUGE success!! I can't even master the treadmill for 17-20 minutes a day. I struggle to get on it every evening and maintain 12-15 minutes. How would I ever do a mile run?? You should be jumping for joy!! Keep going and be proud of your accomplishment!
  • go_getter89
    go_getter89 Posts: 23 Member
    That is great. When I started running I was also am over thinker and my mind would get to me. Find a way to distract yourself there is music, playing a song that keeps you at a steady pace will always help. I always just mentally try to check out and just go for it. Great job and keep running most people cannot run a mile and you can inspire them.
  • o_delaisse
    o_delaisse Posts: 193 Member
    Although I am overweight, I am an athletic person and I have always had pretty good endurance... but running was not my forte. It was HARD, so anytime I went out to the track I struggled (mentally), but today I stuck it out and ran 1.04 miles in 10.56 seconds. Yes, I know... it's not the fastest mile, but it's great for me! I'm happy, so I thought I'd share some of my happiness :bigsmile:

    Brilliant! That IS a huge success, well done, girl! You've motivated me to start running again, too! Massive well done :)
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    Although I am overweight, I am an athletic person and I have always had pretty good endurance... but running was not my forte. It was HARD, so anytime I went out to the track I struggled (mentally), but today I stuck it out and ran 1.04 miles in 10.56 seconds. Yes, I know... it's not the fastest mile, but it's great for me! I'm happy, so I thought I'd share some of my happiness :bigsmile:

    That is hilarious! I didn't realize I didn't include the minutes before the seconds! Ran a mile in 10 minutes and 56 seconds. HAHA
  • TiffanyV25
    TiffanyV25 Posts: 96 Member
    That's a great success! But you got the units wrong - running a mile in 10 minutes is great, 10 seconds would be "faster than a speeding bullet" - almost!

    Very funny, thank you for pointing that out.. LOL
  • marpeters
    marpeters Posts: 205 Member
    Congratulations, every journey starts somewhere. I couldn't walk a mile when I started taking care of myself and I just kept going. 70 pounds later I am soooo glad I didn't quit. You WILL make your goals, just one foot in front of the other...
  • neberle02
    neberle02 Posts: 3
    Congrat's! What an accomplishment. I just got up enough guts to resume spin classes today. I'm still here! Keep up the good work
  • piadora
    piadora Posts: 5 Member
    I am always amazed at how good hearing other peoples success stories can make you feel!,,,,,,
    GOOD FOR YOU! and thanks for sharing. I feel inspired to attempt the same...
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 465 Member
    Congrats! That is such an inspiration!
  • rwa3457986
    rwa3457986 Posts: 49
    One Mile in 10 seconds? hahah, sounds pretty speedy to me! SUrely you meant 10 minutes? LOL! Way to go, my goal is to be able to run too!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    The first mile is the hardest...........congratulations!
  • FORIANN
    FORIANN Posts: 273 Member
    That is totally awesome!!. Way to go. Most successes are a process and you are on your way!! :)
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