New respect for runners

classic_1
classic_1 Posts: 147
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a new found respect for runners...I ran my first mile since high school period non stop yesterday, in good pace too (8:43.2) and my legs feel like I beat them w/ a meat tenderizer...WOW

But, I'm looking forward to my next run.
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  • BackTatJIM
    BackTatJIM Posts: 1,140 Member
    Thats a great time for a mile if you never run, good work
  • KimL122
    KimL122 Posts: 267 Member
    When is that going to be? Don't wait to long. Good start:smile:
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    Thats a great time for a mile if you never run, good work

    Thanks...I was proud....I wanna get my mile down to high school form...5:45 was my fastest mile
  • nwhitley
    nwhitley Posts: 619
    Good for you!! Now the trick is to keep it up. Don't not run b/c you are sore. Stick with it!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Well done! Great time too!
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    When is that going to be? Don't wait to long. Good start:smile:

    I want it to be 2morrow morning...now I'm just gonna work my way up to 5K...using C25K...I know I can push harder then the first couple of weeks will push I just wanna take it slow...that mile was just a trial jog...but I'm gonna push to run that 5:45 mark if not faster then push up to 5K then maybe 10K...who knows if its rational but I get crazy like that sometimes...keeps me pushing
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    rock on. Sounds like a very successful run :-)
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Awesome pace! It will get easier and more addictive! Good luck!
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    Its crazy bc I only ran 1 mile but now after meeting runners I'm thinking about maybe pushing and training for marathons...and I've never jogged b4 in my life...now only if I can stop walking around the house like newborn colt haha
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    rock on. Sounds like a very successful run :-)

    I guess I have to agree. When I originally saw my time I wasn't happy or satisfied...I wanted a faster time. But after talking to so many people with experience...they've really made me feel confident in the time I had...I'm gonna continue to push...I'm hungry now so, I just have to feed the need lol
  • mlwatts2
    mlwatts2 Posts: 244 Member
    Great job!!! And yes don't wait too long. Nothing stretches out the muscles like a good run!
  • nwhitley
    nwhitley Posts: 619
    Great job!!! And yes don't wait too long. Nothing stretches out the muscles like a good run!

    So true!!
  • RedWeb
    RedWeb Posts: 108 Member
    Good first run. However, don't expect to instantly run 8 minute miles when you do 3, 4, or 5 miles. If you try you'll probably end up bent double at the side of the road. Set a pace which you can maintain for a longer distance.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    If you build up to some consistent running over the next few months I think you will get that 5:45 mile. Great job getting out there.
  • bubsyh
    bubsyh Posts: 57 Member
    Tip I found good, if you want to run distance give yourself a period of time to run in, say 20 minutes. Run constantly at a set pace for that time and then incrementally build up speed. Then extend the time.

    I did it the other way round and it did not go well. This way is much better.
  • Neecy_Pooh
    Neecy_Pooh Posts: 122
    Well congrats to you!!! My fastest time is 8:21 and I have run miles and miles and cannot seem to beat that time. I am starting to think that I was meant to run for distance and not speed I guess. It is frustrating. I can keep a 9 mile a minute pace for miles but to build that speed is very hard for me to do for some reason. Oh well, I run every day and I love it!!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Very nice! take it nice and slow, build up gradually, and you'll soon be putting in some serious distances. And don't run till you *can't* run any further. Stop short of that, walk a little, and start up again. (plus what bubsyh said)

    Do some stretching to help with the pain.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Nice job! We know the wheels are there, you need to build up your endurance.
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    scottb81 and redweb...I agree lol thats why I'm gonna do C25K to help me build myself up to it...That first mile was suppose to be a 1.5 mile...I just stopped at the mile haha

    nwhitley and mlwatts2...if thats true...then I will most def do my run tomorrow morning.

    any advice on pre and post run nutrition or routines?
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    Nutrition is moot for the shorter stuff. I do all my runs on an empty stomach or I get crampy. I run marathons on an empty stomach.
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    Tip I found good, if you want to run distance give yourself a period of time to run in, say 20 minutes. Run constantly at a set pace for that time and then incrementally build up speed. Then extend the time.

    I did it the other way round and it did not go well. This way is much better.

    Ok I'll give that a go...u kno thinking about it I have to change mindset from sprinter to distance bc I like redweb said...I can't maintain that pace over that period of time...at least not yet.
  • onewhodiets
    onewhodiets Posts: 67 Member
    Good for you! My son just took up running and I thought I might join in! My son told me if you drink milk right after you run(within ten minutes or something) it helps with the soreness! :)
  • delta90017
    delta90017 Posts: 63 Member
    Tip I found good, if you want to run distance give yourself a period of time to run in, say 20 minutes. Run constantly at a set pace for that time and then incrementally build up speed. Then extend the time.

    I did it the other way round and it did not go well. This way is much better.

    Ok I'll give that a go...u kno thinking about it I have to change mindset from sprinter to distance bc I like redweb said...I can't maintain that pace over that period of time...at least not yet.

    I agree. My mantra while I'm running and wanting to quit is "distance over intensity." The heatlh benefits from sustaining a long (I/m talking over 5 miles here) run, even at a lower pace, are larger than a short aprint..
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    Sweet! I :heart: to run! Totally giggled at the meat tenderizer reference.. haha.
  • dela1000
    dela1000 Posts: 62
    Killed it! Great job. Next thing you know it'll be 4:30 in the morning on a Sunday, you'll be about to run a half marathon, and you'll be thinking "How the hell did I end up here?!" haha
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    Killed it! Great job. Next thing you know it'll be 4:30 in the morning on a Sunday, you'll be about to run a half marathon, and you'll be thinking "How the hell did I end up here?!" haha

    hahaha right lol thanks...I officially started my C25K journey today. I did 2 miles in 20:30 w/ a mixture of walking and running.
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Uh oh. Welcome to the dark side. It's fun here. We have tasty snacks and cool running gear! ;)

    Seriously though, props to you. Great pace for your first time back to running. Holy crap on your 545 pace!! I can only dream of being that fast!!
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    Uh oh. Welcome to the dark side. It's fun here. We have tasty snacks and cool running gear! ;)

    Seriously though, props to you. Great pace for your first time back to running. Holy crap on your 545 pace!! I can only dream of being that fast!!

    I'm not gonna lie. I'm very competitive...I find myself competing w/ myself lol...I wish I could sustain a 5:45 over a longer distance...but I do want to get to that time...next run Wednesday morning.
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Uh oh. Welcome to the dark side. It's fun here. We have tasty snacks and cool running gear! ;)

    Seriously though, props to you. Great pace for your first time back to running. Holy crap on your 545 pace!! I can only dream of being that fast!!

    I'm not gonna lie. I'm very competitive...I find myself competing w/ myself lol...I wish I could sustain a 5:45 over a longer distance...but I do want to get to that time...next run Wednesday morning.

    I'm the same way. "You ran 12 miles last weekend, see if you can run 12.5 this weekend"....I get all mean trainer on myself in my head!
  • STACYINOC
    STACYINOC Posts: 75 Member
    rock on. Sounds like a very successful run :-)

    I guess I have to agree. When I originally saw my time I wasn't happy or satisfied...I wanted a faster time. But after talking to so many people with experience...they've really made me feel confident in the time I had...I'm gonna continue to push...I'm hungry now so, I just have to feed the need lol

    That's a great time...congrats and keep going - you've got this!

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