I ran my first mile today!

ZekeAM
ZekeAM Posts: 4
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I've never considered myself to be able to run. Back a few years ago, during my sophomore year in high school, we had to run/walk a mile for P.E. in less than 15 minutes. I made the time, but I remember only being able to run one time around the track before I would start walking to finish (each time around the track is 1/4 a mile). Now, about two years later, I gave running another chance. I called my buddy up last night and asked him if he could teach/train me on how to run. Today we went out and I actually ran, non-stop, for over a mile! I was so happy and thought I would share this. This is my first post, as I am new to this community, so I hope I did it right! :)

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  • cls_333
    cls_333 Posts: 206 Member
    Excellent! Good for you, and glad it made you happy! Keep it up! :D
  • Cmandy67
    Cmandy67 Posts: 108 Member
    What is the secret to your success? A mile is fantastic success! I've been relearning to run and I have just been able to run around my block with out stopping and I don't know how far it is in comparison to Miles. Is about 1.3 kms I want to become a better runner for sure! Good luck to you too!!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Holler!
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    What is the secret to your success? A mile is fantastic success! I've been relearning to run and I have just been able to run around my block with out stopping and I don't know how far it is in comparison to Miles. Is about 1.3 kms I want to become a better runner for sure! Good luck to you too!!

    1 mile = 1.61km
  • nicoleh82
    nicoleh82 Posts: 52
    I remember when I did this my first time too.... it's an excellent feeling
  • gseburn
    gseburn Posts: 456 Member
    Congratulations - That's awesome. Keep it up, all the best in reaching your goals!
  • OpenHeaven
    OpenHeaven Posts: 275 Member
    YAY!!!!!!!!! GREAT FOR YOU!!!!!!!
  • lbmore33
    lbmore33 Posts: 1,013 Member
    nice now dont stop keep it going...
  • lesliejchase
    lesliejchase Posts: 21
    Go you! That's so good, I'm still building up to that...
  • jentarver
    jentarver Posts: 192
    oh boy do I know that feeling! Its amazing! :) Went from barely making a lap around a track to doing 3 miles :)
  • ZekeAM
    ZekeAM Posts: 4
    3 miles are my goal! I really was proud of my accomplishment today and feel I can do more. My friend is trying to talk me into doing cross country for my senior year, and if I keep this up, I'm hoping I'll build up and do it!
  • pamtram
    pamtram Posts: 67 Member
    that is so great ZekeAM. I have been running now for 3 years but still pat myself on the back for being able to do it. It's such a buzz to get that first mile under your belt
  • mommanurse33
    mommanurse33 Posts: 189 Member
    Fabulous job!!! I am re-learning how to run myself. I ran my first mile in 15yrs, about 4weeks ago. But I found I couldn't do it again a couple days later. So, I have restarted and am building myself up gradually. 3 miles is also my goal!! Keep up the fabulous work!!:smile:
  • ZekeAM
    ZekeAM Posts: 4
    Thanks! I'm going to try it again tomorrow although I can tell I'm going to be very sore, Haha. I wish you the best of luck with your goal!
  • mollysonnotice
    mollysonnotice Posts: 140
    You've got this! Great job!!
  • muddyventures
    muddyventures Posts: 360 Member
    Great job, may you run many more!
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
    congrats. that is awesome. I am training to be a runner again too. I have a 5k in two weeks that I'm not ready for but I'm going to do it anyways.
  • weisegirl1119
    weisegirl1119 Posts: 122 Member
    I hope to be a runner one day! You are an inspiration:smile:
  • firemedicjoe26
    firemedicjoe26 Posts: 12
    That's great maitain that mile for a week then go up by 20% the next week you be running a marathon by the end of the year
  • JSCOTT73
    JSCOTT73 Posts: 3
    I've been building myself up to this as well. never been much for running (EVER, just didn't appeal to me) now.....i wanna start doing some 5K events :)
  • mrmv
    mrmv Posts: 95
    Congrats!!!
  • Melonhead
    Melonhead Posts: 168
    Good for you!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    This is awesome! I know the feeling too... I was NEVER a runner, I couldnt even finish the "MILE" in high school... that was until one day in January when I decided to compete in a triathlon and start training, which meant running. And I have been HOOKED ever since! I would rather run then train doing anything else :bigsmile:

    I am constantly striving for a PR (personal record) so I am always pushing myself harder. Keep it up and you'll be racing in no time! :wink:
  • KWNurse
    KWNurse Posts: 45 Member
    Congratulations! I myself used to hate to run. I could only do about 2 miles. Then I learned of the Jeff Galloway run-walk method. Check it out, you will enjoy running in no time!
  • KWNurse
    KWNurse Posts: 45 Member
    Check out runforyourlife.com. It is a 5k obstacle course where zombies try to "kill" you. Sort of like the tuff mudder, but with zombies.
  • Mceastes
    Mceastes Posts: 303 Member
    That's awesome! I only started running 5 years ago and I am so happy I started. I remember when I couldn't run for 2 min. without my legs begging me to stop. The idea of running a mile, much less 3 miles without stopping to walk seemed impossible. Now I run 5k's, I've done some half marathons, marathons and I'm training to run another marathon in December. It really is amazing what you can do if you keep plugging away at it. Good luck!!

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