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The biggest NSV of my adult life

bradthemedic
bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
When I was 15-16 I was in track in school. I definitely enjoyed running and did it in my spare time.
Fast forward to adult life and I just didn't do it. Mainly because I would try it for a few days and not hit my old numbers and quit.

I've been doing a modified C25K for awhile now, and today was my first solid run. I just kept going regardless of how tired or how much mentally I wanted to quit. I just kept pushing.

I ran 3.2 miles at a 9:20/mile pace without stopping. When I did stop at the end I literally cheered out loud (something I've never done before)

I'm so damn proud of myself. At a time where a lack of a result that I thought was satisfactory was derailing me, this came just in time and has made me the happiest guy on Earth today.

WOOHOO!!
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  • julieh391
    julieh391 Posts: 683 Member
    Very very very cool. You should absolutely be proud. :happy:
  • jennnnn2u
    jennnnn2u Posts: 133
    Congrats! You have every reason to be proud of yourself!
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    What an accomplishment! I'd cheer too!
  • becsnz1
    becsnz1 Posts: 85 Member
    That is awesome!!! Well done! :glasses:
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    Awesome!

    "If you see me collapse ... pause my Garmin."
  • Donnacoach
    Donnacoach Posts: 540 Member
    That's an awesome feeling for sure. Keep up the great work.
  • getfitnowdee
    getfitnowdee Posts: 17 Member
    awsome..you should be proud !!!
  • Heatherjg0419
    Heatherjg0419 Posts: 52 Member
    Very cool! Congratulations!
  • jaena4
    jaena4 Posts: 175 Member
    Wow! Great story - thanks for the motivation!
  • mmmyotwnz
    mmmyotwnz Posts: 119 Member
    Major NSV moment!! You should be proud and you should share it with others. You never know who you will inspire to get up and go!
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    I am so so proud of you for pushing through!! You inspire me every single day, and this, well. This is just amazing.
  • runfatmanrun
    runfatmanrun Posts: 1,090 Member
    That is really great. Enjoy. Great job.
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Nice!!!:bigsmile: Hope that keeps your motivation going forward. I just started c25k again today. Looking to beat my old time. I have never been a runner before, so this is all new to me. I did feel super proud the last time I completed it thought so I can imagine your excitement too.

    Happy running
  • jrs5444
    jrs5444 Posts: 86
    That is awesome! Yay you!
  • diver71_au
    diver71_au Posts: 424 Member
    Another C25K victory ..... Well DOne !!!
  • JoanneStone
    JoanneStone Posts: 135 Member
    I know that feeling...it is a great feeling! Great job! :bigsmile:
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    Way to rock it! That's fantastic :)
  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
    Amazing!! Well done, you're awesome :)
  • oh_em_gee
    oh_em_gee Posts: 887 Member
    That's Greta! What does nsv mean though?
  • sharkweek
    sharkweek Posts: 165 Member
    Awesome!! Congratulations. This makes me want to try that program. :)
    That's Greta! What does nsv mean though?
    Non-Scale Victory -- something that's related to fitness/weight loss, but not tied to the number on the scale. Anything from clothes fitting better to, well, being able to run three miles without stopping.
  • niclagi
    niclagi Posts: 177 Member
    That is awesome and so amazed at your pace. My longest distance with C25K at the end was on 2.81 miles (4.5K). So proud!
  • ccpowers
    ccpowers Posts: 203 Member
    That is so fantastic. I have been doing c25k (my third attempt) and I was never a runner before in my life so I totally understand this amazement. You should feel fantastic!
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    Awesome! Good work. I've never been a runner much but I'm glad you reached your goals. :)
  • djeden
    djeden Posts: 23 Member
    Congrats!!! I too am trying to keep running for longer periods of time (which is not much at present), so I can totally appreciate this! Nice job!
  • lamos1
    lamos1 Posts: 167 Member
    Congrats!!! That's wonderful!!!!
  • sjlapins
    sjlapins Posts: 26 Member
    Way to go!! Keep up the good work and we are all cheering you on!
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    YAY!! Congrats to you!!! That is an Awesome NSV for sure!! Keep on running!! :happy:
  • utahgirl247
    utahgirl247 Posts: 370 Member
    doing the 'happy dance' for you. what a great accomplishment!!
  • DarinGettingFitNow
    DarinGettingFitNow Posts: 424 Member
    I'm so glad you shared this. It's incredible what we can do when we just push ourselves just a little more, isn't it? You're an inspiration.
  • athompson333
    athompson333 Posts: 12
    congratulations! NSV's are the best!!!
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