I ran my first mile today!
ZekeAM
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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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Excellent! Good for you, and glad it made you happy! Keep it up!0
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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!!0
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Holler!0
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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 = 1.61km0 -
I remember when I did this my first time too.... it's an excellent feeling0
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Congratulations - That's awesome. Keep it up, all the best in reaching your goals!0
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YAY!!!!!!!!! GREAT FOR YOU!!!!!!!0
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nice now dont stop keep it going...0
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Go you! That's so good, I'm still building up to that...0
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oh boy do I know that feeling! Its amazing! Went from barely making a lap around a track to doing 3 miles0
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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!0
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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 belt0
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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!!0
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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!0
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You've got this! Great job!!0
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Great job, may you run many more!0
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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.0
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I hope to be a runner one day! You are an inspiration0
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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 year0
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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 events0
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Congrats!!!0
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Good for you!0
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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!0 -
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!0
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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.0
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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!!0
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