First big milestone!

Moondog

posted: 10/28/2007 at 4:37 PM

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.

Neil Gunn

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posted: 10/28/2007 at 4:43 PM

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

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JVol44

posted: 10/28/2007 at 5:15 PM

Good job, Moondog. 5 miles is a big accomplishment. WAY TO GO! Big grin

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Bonkin

posted: 10/28/2007 at 6:23 PM

That's awesome, Moondog! I agree with the others, 5 miles is a big accomplishment - keep on running!

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posted: 10/28/2007 at 7:17 PM

Quote from Moondog on 10/28/2007 at 4:37 PM:

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!

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PerfesserR

posted: 10/28/2007 at 7:36 PM

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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Christie

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posted: 10/28/2007 at 8:20 PM

Congrats

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

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posted: 10/28/2007 at 8:22 PM

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

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posted: 10/28/2007 at 8:51 PM

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.

trentman359

posted: 10/28/2007 at 9:23 PM

Nice job! Always celebrate your milestones!

Sockoni

posted: 10/28/2007 at 9:29 PM

WOOT! Moondog, great accomplishment! Smile

dmiller23462

posted: 10/29/2007 at 1:50 AM

Quote from Moondog on 10/28/2007 at 4:37 PM:

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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