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I was defeated but no more!
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 2008-11-17 11:06 AM |
Member 279   DC Metro |  Subject: I was defeated but no more!About 2 months ago, I bought running shoes at a running store. I tried doing some running on my own but could barely run 5 minutes within a 30 minute period of time. About 1.5 months ago, I started a running training class at a running store. It started with mostly walking with some running and increasing running time while decreasing walking over the weeks. Saturday was my long run day and I was supposed to run for 4 minutes, walk for 1 minute for 40 minutes. My legs would not carry me though and I quit after about 25 minutes. I walked for the rest of the time though. I was so defeated. I thought that there was no way I could run 2 miles today. So this morning I started out walking for 5 minutes and then telling myself that I could walk after 5 minutes. Anyway 28 minutes later, I was still running. I didn't stop at all. I went extremely slow and my calf started cramping at the end but I did it. So although I was defeated on Saturday and I was petrified to not walk while running but I did it. |
| 2008-11-17 11:10 AM in reply to: #1812390 |
Elite 3371  | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! I wish everyone in America could read this post. Determination is a wonderful thing. Well done! |
| 2008-11-17 11:15 AM in reply to: #1812400 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Congrats!! The biggest key to new runners is to realize that they cannot be Carl Lewis right off the bat and that just going a bit slower and easier can go a really long way to not only making it more enjoyable, but easier to do! Even if it feels like your pace is a "crawl" compared to what you would like to do, the process of continuing to run at even a slower effort than you want will go a really long way to getting you to that next level. Awesome work! Just remember this breakthrough when you have a bad day. Most of it is mind over matter after all. |
| 2008-11-17 11:37 AM in reply to: #1812390 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Great work..and congratulations! |
| 2008-11-17 11:44 AM in reply to: #1812415 |
Regular 408 Rhode Island | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Daremo - 2008-11-17 12:15 PM The biggest key to new runners is to realize that they cannot be Carl Lewis right off the bat x2. I've been someone who could run half marathons at a 7 minute pace. By no means the fastest around here. But my point is, I'll sometimes take a lot of time off, like months at a time. And when I get back to it, I always start with a nice slow 1-2 miles for a couple weeks. Work my way back into it. The mileage seems to build much faster than if I just try to go out and pound away too many right away. Be patient, take it slow and your body will adapt and eventually let you do what you want. If you try to make your body do what it can not do, it will revolt, and push back harder than you pushed. Not a situation you want to be in. |
| 2008-11-17 5:18 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
Expert 906 Brookings South Dakota | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Nice job  Let the breakthroughs keep coming! |
| 2008-11-17 5:55 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Congratulations!! |
| 2008-11-17 7:39 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
| Regular 54 | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Good job! |
| 2008-11-17 8:08 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
| 3 | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Good job. I was in your position 4 years ago...I know how hard it is, but it gets better. Just keep picking 'em up and putting 'em down! |
| 2008-11-17 8:14 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Congratulations on being persistent. The run/walk ratio really helps get you used to the idea of running. |
| 2008-11-17 8:19 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
Master 1741 Chapel Hill, NC | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! |
| 2008-11-18 8:30 AM in reply to: #1812390 |
Veteran 176 | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Good for you! Keep on running! |
| 2008-11-18 8:44 AM in reply to: #1814084 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Congratulations! The ability to run is a gift - make the most of it and enjoy. |
| 2008-11-18 9:38 AM in reply to: #1812390 |
Master 1996 Woodbridge , Virginia | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Good job, That's awesome... |
| 2008-11-18 11:16 AM in reply to: #1812390 |
Veteran 156 | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! OUTSTANDING! Keep it up! Sign up for a 5K and tell us how you did. I love hearing about progress personal triumphs. The fact that you would not be defeated makes your victory that much sweeter. -Chris |
| 2008-11-18 1:49 PM in reply to: #1812390 |
Extreme Veteran 589 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! Way to go! Its so encouraging to hear about people making progress - from walking to being able to run 28 minutes straight - thats huge!!!
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Great Job!| 2008-11-18 2:10 PM in reply to: #1814432 |
| Member 279 DC Metro | Subject: RE: I was defeated but no more! chrisemt - 2008-11-18 12:16 PM OUTSTANDING! Keep it up! Sign up for a 5K and tell us how you did. I love hearing about progress personal triumphs. The fact that you would not be defeated makes your victory that much sweeter. -Chris
Thanks everyone! I love how encouraging everyone is. I do have a 5k... in 3 weeks. |
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