My First 2 miles!...Very Slow....
gretchenwb
Posts: 70 Member
Yesterday I jogged up and down hills 2 miles in 32 minutes....a 16 minute mile:laugh: ....and I DID NOT STOP! After reading yesterday about all the slow weight losses (I am one of them....4 # in 4 months) I am determined to keep it up. I am eating better, feeling better, and am trying weight training today. I have never done it, don't know if I will like it, but I never thought I would jog either! Let's "run the race " friends!
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You are awesome! I start couch to 5k today and I don't know if I ever will be able to run. You are a great inspiration!0
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GOOD JOB! Running is hard es[ecially hills. Even a 16 minute mile is something to be proud of doing! Keep up the good work0
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Oh yes you will! It just takes time and practice! Don't start too fast and let your body build up.You are awesome! I start couch to 5k today and I don't know if I ever will be able to run. You are a great inspiration!0 -
Yesterday I jogged up and down hills 2 miles in 32 minutes....a 16 minute mile:laugh: ....and I DID NOT STOP! After reading yesterday about all the slow weight losses (I am one of them....4 # in 4 months) I am determined to keep it up. I am eating better, feeling better, and am trying weight training today. I have never done it, don't know if I will like it, but I never thought I would jog either! Let's "run the race " friends!
The fact that you pushed yourself to finish the 2 miles is huge. Keep it up, that's amazing and it will pay off.0 -
We all have to start somewhere! Good job!0
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Congrats! That's how to get started! Good for you!0
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Well done
running for any lenght of time as a non runner is an accomplishment in itself! 0 -
Your post just made me feel better. I am not doing as well as I want to be and it is my own fault. This is so hard because I do not enjoy it but I dislike being unhealthy and out of shape more! Congratulations on your 2 miles!0
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Well done!!! I love to hear about people starting to run. Good luck with it and I hope like me you catch the running bug :flowerforyou:0
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Great job! I too see this journey as a marathon, not a sprint, God Speed!0
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Good job!! No matter how fast or slow you go you are still running! The most important part is that you are accepting new challenges. Without challenging ourselves we will never change right?
I ran a 5km race in 38mins two weeks ago - which is 2mins better than my first 5km race in March.
I know people that can run a 10km in that amount of time. That being said, I am still proud! I never considered myself a runner but I do now...and it nice to see that I am improving! That my hard work is paying off.
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Any amount of running is an accomplishment. Everyone starts somewhere and you are doing amazing! Keep it up.0
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I have been building up and now after a year I go between 2 and 3 miles most days about 4 miles per or 15 minutes so you did great keep it up0
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Good job on the jogging..you'll get quicker in less time than you think (just don't be afraid to push yourself a little). As for doing some weight lifting, I found the book "The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises" (www.amazon.com) both affordable and full fo great ideas and tips. Finally - as for the 4# in 4 months - don't under estimate the power of good nutrition. I've read (and it's my personal experience) that without good nutirition I struggle to lose the weight and keep it off...and a daily multi-vitamin is no substitute for food. Just my 2 cents...for what it's worth.0
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Great job on the hill running. That's a great burn for sure.0
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Excellent Job!!! Now, when you go for a run on flats it will be a piece of cake
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Keep it going!
I started running this March when my wife convinced me to run a 7K with her. I ran just over 15min miles and walked a lot of it. Since then, I ran a 10k in Minneapolis logging in 12min50sec miles and yesterday I ran 3.18miles (5K) and logged in 12min20sec miles! I've only been running for 2ish months! I started MFP at about the same time and am down to 185 from 200.
Keep it going! Keep it going! Keep it going!0 -
Great job. When I first started my C25K in April I thought I would never be able to run a 5k. Finished my first 5k last weekend and moved on to training for the 10k. Keep up the great work. You can do it.0
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It gets easier, and you will get faster.
When I started here six months ago I could barely WALK 2 miles without a break. But I stuck with it and build up endurance and speed. Last month I walked my first 5K and had a pace of a 16:41 mile (admittedly that was without hills). I never thought I'd say this, but I may be ready to try running.
Congratulations on your first 2 miles! I see many more miles in your future!0 -
You MFP folks are great! Thank you for the encouragement. For new runners, I probably should add that I skip a day between jogs to rest and recover and prevent injury. All the good advice is appreciated, it is another reason I love this site...you folks who are ahead, helping those of us coming behind you!0
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That is AMAZING! Way to GO! You should be VERY PROUD! I have been running...jogging in the interval fashion for 8 months and I have my first half marathon this Sunday...I am SO nervous... I won't be able to run the whole 13:1. I will have to walk some...but I will finish!
Keep up the hard work!0 -
Nice work!
Keep up the excellent effort and - Next stop: your first 5K!0 -
You are moving and that's what counts!! I'm not a fast runner but feel so much better with myself. It will get easier the longer you do it. Keep up the good work!!!0
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Great job!0
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It's an amazing feeling to click off a few miles without walking! Awesome!0
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That's great!!!! Way to go!!!!0
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Great job!0
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Awesome, that is a great start goal, and nothing to scoff at. I started C25K in February, now I can run the whole thing. It is good to recognize and enjoy milestones along the way.0
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that is an amazing accomplishment, what is most important is you set your mind to it and you did it. you should be very proud of yourself! half the battle is our own mentality that we "can't" do something-- remember that you ran this 2 miles straight next time you want to give up! and you will get faster if you keep it up! GREAT WORK!!!0
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That's great!! 5K here you come!!0
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