AW: update on hating to run

misssunshine17

I ran a mile today! 11:43. I know it's NOT a big feat to most, but it really is to me. 

Like you all suggested, I slowed down a lot (5.3). It was cold today, so I did run on the treadmill (with a whole new playlist). 

From here, I'm thinking weekly I'm going to add .25 miles and I'll try to run 3 days a week. Seem doable? 

cnf2013

Great run! Definitely doable! Adding in small incriments is a good way to get into it. Once or twice a week add the extra .25 in and then once a week time your mile and you'll be improving all over the place. You go hot stuff!

choagie42

DEFINITELY doable!!  Congrats on a great run!  And who cares if it's a "big feat" to other people, you're the one working your butt off so you're the only one who matters!!

Plus runners tend to be a supportive bunch who're just happy to see someone else crazy enough to lace up their sneakers!!

You go, lady!!

misssunshine17

Thanks ladies!

Yes! I felt like I could have kept going, but didn't want to get overzealous on day 1. I had a tiny stomach cramp in the last two minutes, but nothing like it was when I was trying to run before. I think I'm going to go get some new sneakers, too. 

mrsrutkowski

Nice job!! Definitely be proud:)

Uberoom12

CONGRATS! Any milestone should be celebrated regardless of how big or small it is in comparison, because it's your milestone. Like anything else when it comes to the body, it's about habits and routines and you've got to go step by step.

Keep at it and before you know it, fall will be here and you'll be running twice the distance and then you'll look back onto May and I bet you'll do it with a smile knowing how far you've come!

winelover123

That's awesome!