Ok, it's time to pat myself on the back. Six months ago, I was able to jog 30 seconds non-stop, yesterday I was able to complete a nonstop 5k in about 30 minutes.

I know a lot of people run further, but this was a big goal of mine and I have achieved it! It's SO awesome to be at the gym running 30 minutes straight with a skinny preppy chick on the tredamill next to me panting and wheezing because she is thinking to herself, "If the fat(ish) girl can do it, why can't I?"

I AM THE WINNER! YAY

Ok, it's time to pat myself on the back. Six months ago, I was able to jog 30 seconds non-stop, yesterday I was able to complete a nonstop 5k in about 30 minutes.

I know a lot of people run further, but this was a big goal of mine and I have achieved it! It's SO awesome to be at the gym running 30 minutes straight with a skinny preppy chick on the tredamill next to me panting and wheezing because she is thinking to herself, "If the fat(ish) girl can do it, why can't I?"

I AM THE WINNER! YAY

CONGRTULATIONS!! WTG!! That is a wonderful accomplishment! I remember when I ran my first 5K nonstop...it's a great feeling. Keep up the good work!

That is awesome. 5k in 30 minutes is great! Keep it up.

Awesome accomplishment! 30 minutes, that is great!

You're the winner allrigth!

5K is a huge achievement! Once you can do that, you really CAN do any distance. However, I find, I do the longer distances for races but for my general fitness schedule, day to day stuff, fit it in between getting home from work and dinner or getting up in the mornign to run, 5 or 6 K is absolutely fine, enough to keep you fit and thin. Great work!

For me, that was a much bigger thrill than getting into any size or pair of jeans.

yesterday I was able to complete a nonstop 5k in about 30 minutes.

That's a fantastic time. I can't run a 5k that fast!

What was so weird was 2 weeks ago I was at 2.5 miles non-stop, 4 days ago I suddenly couldn't run even a 1.5 miles without stopping- then all of the sudden 2 days later, I way past 2.5 miles, all the way to 5 k non-stop. I have no idea why that happened, but I'm ok with it now.

i'm so excited for you!!! My goal is to start running and hopefully in a year do the MiniMarathon here in Indianapolis. Thanks for the motivation! time to get off my big ol' butt and start somewhere! :-)

Great job...running my first 5k in 2 weeks!!!

Outstanding! Keep it up!

I am working on getting my time down to this. I did my first 5 K on Saturday but in about 45 minutes. I am trying to get to running 5 miles straight in 3 weeks because that is when I start marathon training. I am planning to run it is December 09 and be very close to my goal weight by that time.

I made this decision over the past few weeks. I can give you lots of reasons but the bottom line is I decided that if I am going to make this weight loss a permanent change in my life then I need to really change who I am and the old me would never have even considered running a marathon.

I really had fun with it Saturday. I live in a rural area and run through cotton fields essentially. The farmers thought I was crazy running in the rain.

Congrats! That's awesome!

Congrats! That's an awesome achievement (and awesome time to boot!) I am working on my first 5k (later this summer) and I'm looking forward to the day (soon?) that I can do the whole thing without walking. Thanks for the inspiration :cool:

Ok, it's time to pat myself on the back. Six months ago, I was able to jog 30 seconds non-stop, yesterday I was able to complete a nonstop 5k in about 30 minutes.

I know a lot of people run further, but this was a big goal of mine and I have achieved it! It's SO awesome to be at the gym running 30 minutes straight with a skinny preppy chick on the tredamill next to me panting and wheezing because she is thinking to herself, "If the fat(ish) girl can do it, why can't I?"

I AM THE WINNER! YAY

A well deserved pat on the back. I'm upping the ante and doing a 10k this weekend. My only goal is to finish. (I'm guessing 60-70 minutes) IMO its easier to do out on the road than on a treadmill.

Great Job! Keep pushing yourself and before you know it you will be attempting a half marathon like me. Keep up the good work. Runners high it the best drug in the world!

Great Job! Keep pushing yourself and before you know it you will be attempting a half marathon like me. Keep up the good work. Runners high it the best drug in the world!

My 10k went really well. I think the half Marathon is next year. Congrats on going from 45-30 bmi in 8 months. That is amazing.

Edited June 8, 200917 yr by BillOh
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