go me- i ran!!

third_time_lucky
third_time_lucky Posts: 103 Member
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Well for the first time ever I just went for a run...on my own...in public!!!

This may not sound like too much to anyone else but for years ive looked at people running past wishing i had the motivation to do that! or the self confidence/guts to be fair!

i had decided i was going to come back and tell the world how amazing it was...just me and my ipod...the stories you always hear from "fit" people, that WAS NOT the case!!! haha i didnt go very far, or fast, i look bright red, sweaty and gross, my legs are like jelly and my heart is pounding but who cares I DID it lol
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  • hollynono
    hollynono Posts: 80 Member
    Great Job! You should Be proud!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Way to goooo!!! Keep it up!
  • third_time_lucky
    third_time_lucky Posts: 103 Member
    thanks /:D
  • raystark
    raystark Posts: 403 Member
    Good for you!
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    Woo hoo! Great job!!

    I am the same as you! Even now when I have joined a running room I fear going out and running on my own!
  • kskalniak
    kskalniak Posts: 17
    You did it! Amazing and good for you!!!!
  • zammex
    zammex Posts: 36 Member
    Oh my! thats great! im still not quite there yet but someday! thats one of my big goals. you did great!
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    Way to go! I know the feeling! :drinker:
  • lilylight
    lilylight Posts: 128 Member
    Big pat on the back for you!!
  • SWiel84
    SWiel84 Posts: 43
    that's awesome, good for you!!!
  • selig0730
    selig0730 Posts: 509 Member
    great job thats awesome, keep it up :)
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
    Congrats! Getting out there is half the battle. :)
  • lostropav
    lostropav Posts: 21
    Congrats!! Keep it up and the next times will be easier!
  • bilzprincess
    bilzprincess Posts: 107 Member
    I can totally relate. I want to be that fit person looking joyous on a run. I'm not. I keep plugging away at it tho. Different things change over time. For example, I used to have a splotchy red face when I was done running. I don't anymore. Circulation must have improved. I used to get overheated like a pot ready to boil, and unable to sweat enough to cool me down, making me dizzy. Now I really do sweat all over and better, so none of the dizziness I used to get from overheating; my body regulates my running temp better. Those two changes took months, but they give me hope that other changes can come too, and maybe someday I'll have that fit-with-boundless-energy run.
  • TheOriginalGinging
    TheOriginalGinging Posts: 171
    Love it!! Congratulations!!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Well done! Huge achievement! X
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    Well for the first time ever I just went for a run...on my own...in public!!!

    This may not sound like too much to anyone else but for years ive looked at people running past wishing i had the motivation to do that! or the self confidence/guts to be fair!

    i had decided i was going to come back and tell the world how amazing it was...just me and my ipod...the stories you always hear from "fit" people, that WAS NOT the case!!! haha i didnt go very far, or fast, i look bright red, sweaty and gross, my legs are like jelly and my heart is pounding but who cares I DID it lol

    And you sound like you actually enjoyed it. Go forth and continue running! Find a group to continue running with and enjoy it more!
  • MochaMixAZ
    MochaMixAZ Posts: 844 Member
    Great accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • mrsgokev
    mrsgokev Posts: 20
    Good for you!! I've found that i have to put aside those feelings of "what will others think" and just get out there and try things.
  • teeley
    teeley Posts: 477 Member
    and that feeling right there, is why I keep running, I am always so proud of myself when I go longer or further!!!

    Keep up the good work and keep posting your success!!
  • FITFORT
    FITFORT Posts: 85
    Good for you!

    Nothing pretty about me running either...but hey I'm doing it, and YOU are too! :)
  • AlexanderK1994
    AlexanderK1994 Posts: 243 Member
    Great job! :D Be proud, you accomplished a goal <3
  • SMiller074
    SMiller074 Posts: 51 Member
    Go you!!!
  • sarahjay1
    sarahjay1 Posts: 175 Member
    You just completed Step 1!
  • x0emz0x
    x0emz0x Posts: 38 Member
    Well done :)
  • joybedford
    joybedford Posts: 1,680 Member
    well done this is how it all starts before you know it you will be signing up for races and totally addicted. I love running it is a part of who i am and has totally changed everything about from me from my body to my confidence and self esteem. Keep going it doesn,t matter how slow or how short the distance this will improve with time.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    It is a big deal,and you deserve to be happy and proud. :flowerforyou:
  • jb_2011
    jb_2011 Posts: 1,029 Member
    That's great great GREAT! A few months ago I did the same thing, just took off and started running, lol. Now I'm doing laps around the track wearing workout clothes and everything! Wouldn't have caught me dead doing that in public 65 pounds ago :))
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    YOU DID IT....good for you
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    congrats! Well done and keep it up!!

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