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 2008-01-05 5:50 PM |
Pro  3932      Irvine, California |  Subject: I NEVER thought this day would come!Finally, eleven-and-a-half months after getting off the couch, I ran my first mile today without any walking! It was *very* hard and not at all pretty, LOL, but I did it. (Good thing the track was empty, too, or I might not have had the guts.) Anyway, I was determined not to let a whole year pass before I got past this (literal) milestone, and did it in just in time! It's a little bittersweet, I confess, since I had hoped to reach this point a long time ago. Maybe if I had pushed myself a bit more, I could've done it sooner. (I do have to watch overdoing it, though, since I have type 2 diabetes and a big problem for me is getting low blood sugar while exercising.) But I'll take this victory all the same! Anyway, it's a cruddy, rainy, cold day in Southern California, but I feel great! And I wanted to share my accomplishment with all of you here on BT, since this site is a huge reason why I've been able to stick with the training. So thank you! And hopefully, there are some of you out there struggling just like I was (and still am), and this can help to inspire you to keep at it, because you WILL get there!
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| 2008-01-05 5:59 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Way to go Keith! Only good things from here on in! |
| 2008-01-05 6:03 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Master 2115 Dothan, Al | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Dood, all the hardships just make this milestone thatmuch more important! And I could think of no better weather to finish your first mile in. Think it, your out there busting your butt in the cold rain...no on else is out there, they are all warm and snuggly. Did they set a new PR today? Did they hit a new milestone???? H3LL no they didn't! Know why?? Cause they were to wussy to put in the effert you did! TODAY WAS YOUR DAY AND NO ONE ELSE'S!!!! WAR KRLUDIG!!! |
| 2008-01-05 6:05 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Elite 3658 Roswell, GA | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! |
| 2008-01-05 6:06 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Veteran 265 | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Awesome persistence! Way to stick with it - & thanks for sharing! So whats next for you?  |
| 2008-01-05 6:12 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Master 2638 | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! |
| 2008-01-05 6:13 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Expert 936 Springfield, MO | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Who care how long it takes as long as your CONGRATULATIONS!!! Keep at it and remember to always Have Fun! |
| 2008-01-05 6:17 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Arch-Bishop of BT 10278 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! |
| 2008-01-05 6:18 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! |
| 2008-01-05 7:19 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Expert 1022 | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Congrats. As someone who did the same thing last year, I can tell you it's a really impressive start, and it get's easier from now on. |
| 2008-01-05 7:20 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Extreme Veteran 459 Georgia | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! CONGRATULATION!!! Keep at it... |
| 2008-01-05 7:38 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Veteran 218 | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Congratulations, Keith!!! Way to go! |
| 2008-01-05 7:54 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
| DC | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! krludwig - 2008-01-05 6:50 PM Finally, eleven-and-a-half months after getting off the couch, I ran my first mile today without any walking! It was *very* hard and not at all pretty, LOL, but I did it. (Good thing the track was empty, too, or I might not have had the guts.) Anyway, I was determined not to let a whole year pass before I got past this (literal) milestone, and did it in just in time! It's a little bittersweet, I confess, since I had hoped to reach this point a long time ago. Maybe if I had pushed myself a bit more, I could've done it sooner. (I do have to watch overdoing it, though, since I have type 2 diabetes and a big problem for me is getting low blood sugar while exercising.) But I'll take this victory all the same! Anyway, it's a cruddy, rainy, cold day in Southern California, but I feel great! And I wanted to share my accomplishment with all of you here on BT, since this site is a huge reason why I've been able to stick with the training. So thank you! And hopefully, there are some of you out there struggling just like I was (and still am), and this can help to inspire you to keep at it, because you WILL get there!
Congratulations!!! That's AWESOME! I love your quote about the track being empty...I'm the opposite. As much as I hate people seeing how slowly I run (esp on a college campus, where chances are pretttty good I'll see someone I know), I find it a huge motivation to keep going! |
| 2008-01-05 8:04 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! That's a terrific accomplishment! I remember feeling like Rocky going up the Philadelphia Art Museum steps the first time I ran 2 miles (at 15 minute/mile pace!) Be proud! |
| 2008-01-05 8:11 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Member 125 Kansas City | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Thats wonderful! I remember when I stopped smoking and finally got up the courage to start running. The first mile was SUCH a big deal and my goal was to be able to eventually run 2 without stopping..... I never even thought I would be registering for triathlons. Congrats on your first of many milestones this year |
| 2008-01-05 8:22 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! How fantastic. What an incredible journey to get there, and accomplishment. Congratulations well earned! |
| 2008-01-05 9:19 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
| Extreme Veteran 323 Seoul Expat Community | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! I love reading posts like yours! Way to go, and next stop -- two miles! |
| 2008-01-05 9:22 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Veteran 172 San Antonio | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Yea!!!! Way to go Keith! |
| 2008-01-05 9:27 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Member 28 | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Congratulations! I hope you are doing something to celebrate this hard-earned accomplishment! |
| 2008-01-05 9:59 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Pro 3932 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Thanks, everyone! Yep, next running goal is 2 miles of course, and then a full 5k, a 10k, a half, etc. etc. I don't plan on stopping anytime soon! But my next big goal is to do my first tri, a sprint distance, at the start of May. And the run has been my biggest limiter so far, so it's satisfying to make progress finally. Well, to celebrate, I just had a great Indian dinner, and now I'm going to install new Speedplay pedals on my bike!
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| 2008-01-05 10:05 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Pro 3894 Austin, Tejas | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 2008-01-05 10:10 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Expert 762 San Antonio, TX | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! |
| 2008-01-06 1:24 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Master 1457 MidWest | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Ya know, when I started running a couple of years ago I couldn't run 1/4 mile without stopping for air! I didn't think I would ever be able to run a mile let alone the 4 mile race that I was suposed to be training for. I ran that whole race but with knee braces on. I didn't want to spend the rest of my active life wearing those braces. It wasn't until about a year ago that I could run with out them!!! I'm not a fast runner (never will be) but now I run with out jumper straps or walking (unless I haven't run in a VERY long time). Congrats to you on reaching your milestone! What is your next goal? |
| 2008-01-06 1:29 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Elite 2527 Armpit of Ontario | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! WHOO-HOO!!! |
| 2008-01-06 2:07 PM in reply to: #1136269 |
Elite 3221 the desert | Subject: RE: I NEVER thought this day would come! Great job! It's great in you accomplishing your goal, but also in setting goals for yourself and striving to reach them within your expectations. This is just the start!!! |
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