slaptear2

De-slacking in progress

posted: 7/7/2008 at 7:16 PM

I just set out to run a 10k practice easy run distance I laid out but I felt so good I kept running a little further. I had my HRM set to show HR only, no time , as I just wanted to run nice and easy without putting on time constaints on myself (I would had ran faster had I known the time). I finally ended up back at home in the 85 degree, high humidity heat and stopped my watch. I ran for one hour and 15 mins NON stop. Went and measured course- it ended up being 6.7 miles which equates to a slow but easy 11mm. For the first time, I experienced the runners high or either that I was just low on blood sugar Big grin

. I really felt good and could had ran further. But my goal right now is to just run to build endurance and mileage. This was my first 20+ week. Ran a total of 24 miles and my body didn't rebel. I feel fine. So- slow and easy it is for the long runs for me. Will do tempo/pace running on my 3-4 milers. Another goal acoomplished (10k distance)

started running @ age 48 [lost 70#+, quit a 30 year pack/day habit>> ran HM] Ran a few years then quit. Gained 70#+ back and smoking like before. Time to get healthy again @ 52 years over with the C25K program and beyond again. RE-start date 1-13-14

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posted: 7/7/2008 at 7:26 PM

Way to go .Congrats

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Phidippides

posted: 7/7/2008 at 7:44 PM

Its a good feeling isnt it.....next thing you know, you will be posting that you ran 10 miles and then a 1/2 M........your on your way now...

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posted: 7/7/2008 at 8:48 PM

Great job! I especially love that you didn't even know how far you'd gone until after. Congratulations. Smile

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posted: 7/7/2008 at 9:04 PM

awesome!!!!

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sabend

posted: 7/7/2008 at 10:47 PM

Congratulations! I'm still in the first month of running, but even I can think of how satisfying that must feel. That's so great!

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 7/7/2008 at 11:37 PM

Quote from slaptear2 on 7/7/2008 at 7:16 PM:

For the first time, I experienced the runners high or either that I was just low on blood sugar .

Nah, low blood sugar is not a good feeling...at all. You definitely got the runner's high, baby! WTG! I predict that you'll be looking back in 6 months and an hour run will be a mid-length or maybe even short run for you. Smile

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posted: 7/8/2008 at 3:01 AM

Congrats! Great job on your progress Smile

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posted: 7/11/2008 at 4:52 PM

Kudos! That's great!

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rvelich

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posted: 7/12/2008 at 10:30 AM

Well done on both accomplishments slaptear! Keep knocking off those milestones!

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theyapper

On the road again...

posted: 7/12/2008 at 1:52 PM

Just wanted to say congrats! I experienced that runner's high last night after I ran 35 minutes and knew I could've gone a lot longer. It is such a good feeling - I can't wait until I do my first 1 hour run. Thanks for sharing.

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posted: 7/13/2008 at 12:01 PM

Great job!!!

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