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First big milestone! (Read 862 times)

Moondog


    Ran 5 miles today for the first time! Been running for about 8 weeks now. I did it in 44 minutes. This is the first time I actually timed myself. Not that I was trying to beat a certain time but I was just curious how I was going to do. I'm just glad I was able to do it without stopping. Never ever EVER thought I could run 5 miles.


    Gandalf the Grey

      Moondog ... great news ... that is a real achievement and you should be very proud! Neil UK Smile

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        Good job, Moondog. 5 miles is a big accomplishment. WAY TO GO! Big grin
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          That's awesome, Moondog! I agree with the others, 5 miles is a big accomplishment - keep on running!

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            Ran 5 miles today for the first time! Been running for about 8 weeks now. I did it in 44 minutes. This is the first time I actually timed myself. Not that I was trying to beat a certain time but I was just curious how I was going to do. I'm just glad I was able to do it without stopping. Never ever EVER thought I could run 5 miles.
            Great job dude! For not having run much... I'd say that's pretty awesome!

            Vim

              OK, try this: 1. Find a tall object 2. Go 5 miles away 3. Look back at your object and realize... 5 miles is a LONG way! Nice job!

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              New Runner

                Congrats Smile You're doing better than me. I've been running for 3mos and I still haven't gone 5mi yet.


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                  Nice job, Moondog! I've been running for over 1.5 years and still can't run 5 miles that fast at race pace! Good work! Big grin k

                  Kirsten

                  '07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

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                  My Little Pal

                    Excellent Moondog! I remember when I first started running. Long story that I won't go in to but I know what you're feeling. Enjoy the success, don't be concerned with the time, and think of it as a huge step in the right direction.
                    At the end of the day, be happy with where you are and what you've accomplished.
                      Nice job! Always celebrate your milestones!
                        WOOT! Moondog, great accomplishment! Smile
                          Ran 5 miles today for the first time! Been running for about 8 weeks now. I did it in 44 minutes. This is the first time I actually timed myself. Not that I was trying to beat a certain time but I was just curious how I was going to do. I'm just glad I was able to do it without stopping. Never ever EVER thought I could run 5 miles.
                          Quite a good feeling, isn't it? Congrats! Big grin
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                            Congratulations! And in just 8 weeks, that's wonderful! Smile


                            Another Passion

                              Something to be proud of Moondog! Keep the milestones a comin'! Wink

                              Rick
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                                Great job Moondog!

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