I just ran 3 miles!!!!!!!!!!!

[Evermind]

Ok, on August 6, I started the Couch to 5k program, jogging for 30 seconds at a time (or until I collapsed, gasping like a fish out of water). I have never been an athlete, and the last time I ran was when I was twenty-three.

Today I ran three miles. Just walked when I had to cross the street, and one other short period to ease a cramp in my hip.

It was relaxed, easy, mind-clearing, and fun.

I consider learning how to run to be the biggest gift I could give myself on my road to health.

[Richt]

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I am so glad to read that you werent like a fish out of water whilst doing it. Many many congratulations on your huge achievement. You should be very proud. There are a lot of people out there that couldnt do what you did today. You did good.

Why not join the cool running threads in the exercise forum? Especially now that you are just that - a runner!

Rich

[BabyGotBack]

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Nice job! I think running is the perfect form of excercise--you just have to step out your door to do it. You don't have to have buy equipment, go to a gym, take lessons, etc. And you can keep pushing yourself a little more every week. Good for you!

[kelly50]

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Congrats, evermind! That is a real accomplishment. I look forward to the time I can say I ran 3 miles, too! You are inspirational to all us wanna be-trying to be runners!

[ValidRouge]

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Congratulations!!!

[Outback Jess]

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Ever Mind, girl you have it going on! I know that level of excitement you have, keep living it girlfriend, keep living it!

[ttdriver]

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AWESOME!!!! I am so excited for you!! Welcome to the wonderful world of "the runner's high!"


Betty

[Brook]

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WELL DONE!!!! Congratulations!!!

[Lynsey]

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WooHoo Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[meena-beena]

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What a great accomplishment!!!! You make me want to get to the gym and hop on the treadmill!!!! Way to go!

[hopejoy]

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Yeah Evermind!!!! 3 miles! Whoo hoo!
You are in the groove now!
Congratulations! I can't wait til I can say that too!
so happy for you!
liz

[apple]

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WOo hoo! Great joB!

[Evermind]

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Thanks everyone!

After lunch I went to the gym and did my usual workout, and then came home after picking up dh. We both collapsed on the bed and I took a 3 hour nap, lololol.

Suprisingly, when I got up, I wasn't very sore, which is good.

I'm not going to join the cool running thread yet, because I won't be doing 3 miles each time I run (only on the weekend run) and posting that I ran 2 miles when everyone is going "17.5 miles today!" or "6.5 miles!" makes me feel dumb.

But I'm thinking about some sort of way to keep track of my miles, anyway.

[apple]

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I think the fact that you ran 2 miles and then went on and did MORE (normal) exercise gives you bragging rights to say "I RAN 2 MILES TODAY!" in the Cool Running thread...lol....but that's just my vote (and it don't count...just pretend it does)

[Outback Jess]

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In the cool running forum, where you don't want to post, nobody is going to understand the achievement quite like they will! They also had to reach that 3mi barrier!
They know what it's like getting running into the lifestyle! You'd be around seasoned distance and endurance people, but people who have been where you are....It's always good to hang around those farther along!