I ran 2 miles!!

vanojr9 · Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:27 AM

Just a silly post to announce that I ran 2 miles today during my workout for the first time ever

I'm in pretty decent shape but running has always been hard for me. Even back in college when I was in much better shape I rarely ran more than a mile before I'd give up and go back to the Stairmaster. But I set running a 5k (3.1 miles) as a summer fitness goal and I feel like I'm so much closer now!!

My other summer fitness goals include losing 15 pounds (I've lost about 2, gotta work on the diet! I have gone down almost a size this since June, though, so I'm doing something right) and doing a pullup (I've never been able to do a pullup either). I still have a long way to go on those. But I'm closer to one goal than I ever thought I'd get!

I hope everyone else's fitness goals are going well too

kattiepie · Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:33 AM

(haha maybe the last one isn't good. My personal trainer yells at me all the time about how I should stop drinking!)

Whoo hoo!!! Congrats!!! I know how you feel- in the beginning of the summer, I couldn't even go 2 minutes straight.. but now I can run for like 20 minutes! Doesn't it feel awesome? I hope you keep at it and reach your goal! I just saw pics of my friend running the SF marathon and it makes me want to set THAT as a goal.. hehe I'm not so sure about it but.. still!

Anyway- keep it up!!!!!!! YAY!!!

vickitoria · Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:41 AM

CONGRATS!!!

I ran track in high school I was an all state sprinter. But honest to God, I can not run more than a mile! I dont think I've ever ran a mile all the way through on the track or outdoors... only on a treadmil.
When I go to the gym I force myself to get on the treadmil for a mile.. and then I'm off that thing in a heartbeat!
So I really admire you! Keep it up! After you get after that first hump (which was half a mile for me haha) it gets easier!! Way to go :)

Munchkyn · Aug 2nd, 2006, 01:41 AM

Great job! I think I die after about a mile. I am so out of shape even though I try to exercise. So I congratulate you for doing it

Serenity Now · Aug 2nd, 2006, 02:24 AM

Good job, girl! Keep it up! Woohooo! I love jogging. Not only good for my health but does wonders for my sanity. And my DH appreciates that too, lol!

angelica · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:08 PM

I have never been a runner. I think bad experiences and fear of a fatal asthma attack keep me from it. I am thinking about taking it up just to beat my fears and get in shape. Congrats! That is quite an accomplishment.

doulosforhim · Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:16 PM

great job.

i used to love running but not good for my knees.

vanojr9 · Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:22 PM

Thanks so much, ladies! I couldn't do it again today, I only made it a mile, but I'll be back at it tomorrow.

kathyrose · Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:31 AM

Congrats! That's a great workout! Keep it up! I don't think I can run that much but I can walk a lot!

Pursefanatic85 · Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:00 PM

Congrats...I have trouble running just one! LOL. Good luck reaching all your goals.

Coldplaylover · Aug 4th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Great job! I hurt my knee from running so I am being extra careful to run less and never any days in a row.

Danica · Aug 4th, 2006, 09:22 PM

That's awesome! I'm really happy for you, because I know how freakin hard running is!! Its possibly the hardest thing in the world. It's a great accomplishment!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:27 AM	#1
vanojr9 Member	I ran 2 miles!! Just a silly post to announce that I ran 2 miles today during my workout for the first time ever I'm in pretty decent shape but running has always been hard for me. Even back in college when I was in much better shape I rarely ran more than a mile before I'd give up and go back to the Stairmaster. But I set running a 5k (3.1 miles) as a summer fitness goal and I feel like I'm so much closer now!! My other summer fitness goals include losing 15 pounds (I've lost about 2, gotta work on the diet! I have gone down almost a size this since June, though, so I'm doing something right) and doing a pullup (I've never been able to do a pullup either). I still have a long way to go on those. But I'm closer to one goal than I ever thought I'd get! I hope everyone else's fitness goals are going well too __________________

Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:33 AM	#2
kattiepie Sofa King Banned	Re: I ran 2 miles!! (haha maybe the last one isn't good. My personal trainer yells at me all the time about how I should stop drinking!) Whoo hoo!!! Congrats!!! I know how you feel- in the beginning of the summer, I couldn't even go 2 minutes straight.. but now I can run for like 20 minutes! Doesn't it feel awesome? I hope you keep at it and reach your goal! I just saw pics of my friend running the SF marathon and it makes me want to set THAT as a goal.. hehe I'm not so sure about it but.. still! Anyway- keep it up!!!!!!! YAY!!!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:41 AM	#3
vickitoria Member Location: Oklahoma City	Re: I ran 2 miles!! CONGRATS!!! I ran track in high school I was an all state sprinter. But honest to God, I can not run more than a mile! I dont think I've ever ran a mile all the way through on the track or outdoors... only on a treadmil. When I go to the gym I force myself to get on the treadmil for a mile.. and then I'm off that thing in a heartbeat! So I really admire you! Keep it up! After you get after that first hump (which was half a mile for me haha) it gets easier!! Way to go :)

Aug 2nd, 2006, 01:41 AM	#4
Munchkyn I LOVE Penguins Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota	Re: I ran 2 miles!! Great job! I think I die after about a mile. I am so out of shape even though I try to exercise. So I congratulate you for doing it __________________ WISHLIST: LV-Mirage Speedy, Amarante Reade PM, Amarante Cles, Epi Eugenie Wallet in Grenade Chanel- Black GST with silver hardware Gucci-Black Medium Britt Tote AFI =

Aug 2nd, 2006, 02:24 AM	#5
Serenity Now Insanity later	Re: I ran 2 miles!! Good job, girl! Keep it up! Woohooo! I love jogging. Not only good for my health but does wonders for my sanity. And my DH appreciates that too, lol!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:08 PM	#6
angelica Ladybug Lucy Location: Where it never snows	Re: I ran 2 miles!! I have never been a runner. I think bad experiences and fear of a fatal asthma attack keep me from it. I am thinking about taking it up just to beat my fears and get in shape. Congrats! That is quite an accomplishment. __________________ Angie

Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:16 PM	#7
doulosforhim Member Location: New Jersey	Re: I ran 2 miles!! great job. i used to love running but not good for my knees.

Aug 2nd, 2006, 11:22 PM	#8
vanojr9 Member	Re: I ran 2 miles!! Thanks so much, ladies! I couldn't do it again today, I only made it a mile, but I'll be back at it tomorrow.

Aug 3rd, 2006, 11:31 AM	#9
kathyrose The Bargain Hunter Location: Norman, OK	Re: I ran 2 miles!! Congrats! That's a great workout! Keep it up! I don't think I can run that much but I can walk a lot! __________________ "I'll have to walk a thousand miles just to find the ground deserving of your feet." ~ Saves The Day Kathy's Bag Collection

Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:00 PM	#10
Pursefanatic85 Member Location: Northern VA	Re: I ran 2 miles!! Congrats...I have trouble running just one! LOL. Good luck reaching all your goals. __________________

Aug 4th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#11
Coldplaylover Member	Re: I ran 2 miles!! Great job! I hurt my knee from running so I am being extra careful to run less and never any days in a row.

Aug 4th, 2006, 09:22 PM	#12
Danica Mijn boter boontje Location: TN	Re: I ran 2 miles!! That's awesome! I'm really happy for you, because I know how freakin hard running is!! Its possibly the hardest thing in the world. It's a great accomplishment!