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| At Last - sub 50 min 10k (Read 1059 times) |
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posted: 1/27/2008 at 9:22 PM |
Nobody seems to understand why I am so excited - I have been trying to beat 50 minutes since middle of december and I finally did it !!
49:16 on a cold windy friday night after a long hard week in the office.
It doesnt matter that my friends dont understand it doesnt matter that my wife cant see why it means so much to me - I am proud of me.
Last August I was 220lbs and smoking 20+ per day - today I am 186lbs and not smoking and I can run 10k in under 50 mins.
Ok, bragging over, I feel better now.
Thank you DJ Steve Boyett I couldnt have done that without Podrunner "fast friends"
Nev |
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posted: 1/27/2008 at 9:29 PM |
Brag away, Nev! That's awesome! Especially considering where you came from just a scant few months ago! I would KILL, ok, I wouldn't kill, but I'd do a lot alright, to run a sub-50 10K! In fact, that is one of my goals this year.
So, well done, Nev! Congratulations on your accomplishment! 
p.s. - DON'T have a smoke to celebrate. |
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posted: 1/27/2008 at 11:02 PM |
| congratulations! i know how great it felt to finally break the 50min barrier. good for you on losing all that weight and giving up smoking too. |
2008 targets:
5k - 21mins (22.29 21.55), 10k - 45mins (49.38 48.12 47.19), HM - 1hr45 (1.50.08 1.44.10 1.40.41), M - 4 hours (3.46.41)
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posted: 1/27/2008 at 11:14 PM |
| Awesome Nev. It's a huge accomplishment and you SHOULD brag- don't worry we runners understand! |
Shaunna
Working my way down from 167 lbs to 147 pounds.
Currently 164 lbs.
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 8:01 AM |
Thanks for the replies ladies.
It is a very modest achievement in the grand scheme of tings but I have worked hard for it so I am proud.
Enjoy your running & stay safe
Nev |
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 9:21 AM |
| Quote from Nev on 1/27/2008 at 9:22 PM: Nobody seems to understand why I am so excited - I have been trying to beat 50 minutes since middle of december and I finally did it !!
49:16 on a cold windy friday night after a long hard week in the office.
It doesnt matter that my friends dont understand it doesnt matter that my wife cant see why it means so much to me - I am proud of me.
Last August I was 220lbs and smoking 20+ per day - today I am 186lbs and not smoking and I can run 10k in under 50 mins.
Ok, bragging over, I feel better now.
Thank you DJ Steve Boyett I couldnt have done that without Podrunner "fast friends"
Nev
You brag away, I can empathise with you. I used to be 266lbs and it took me awhile to go below 50.
A year later, and my new goal is sub 40, which I feel is really achievable. Well done. |
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 2:29 PM |
Thanks Eddy
I know how much you have to work for a few minutes so to be shooting for sub 40 within a year of breaking 50 mins must indicate a great deal of hard work on your part.
I only started running last August and did not run outside until October so I think my focus should be on building up the mileage rather than speed for a little while longer (especially as I am an ex-smoker).
I have entered the Silverstone half marathon in March and will try to finish in under 2 hours but finishing will be the main goal. After that I really need some inspiration, I would like to get my mileage up to a regular 35 miles per week but I have no aspirations towards a marathon yet !!
Good luck with your sub 40 and be sure to brag your head off when you achieve it.
Regards
Nev
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 6:27 PM |
Nev,
You seem to be right around where I am (and was), except I cannot say that I have a sub 50 10k, that is Awesome! I am striving to be able to say that in the next few months but the focus is more on the Half right now.
I say go ahead and pat yourself on the back, because that will make it OK for me to do the same when my turn comes. 
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 6:42 PM |
Great job Nev --- not just on the awesome time (I broke 50 min for the 10K last year, too --- it was a big barrier!) but on your transformation!
Can't wait to hear your HM report in the near future |
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 7:38 PM |
Great job! I completely understand what an achievement this is. My goal for my next 10K race in April is sub-50, so I know how hard you've had to work to get there.
Way to go!!! |
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posted: 1/30/2008 at 9:38 PM |
Thanks to you all for your kind words, I dont think that I have achieved anything amazing yet (you only have to spen a while reading a few threads on this site and you will find some truely amazing tales of transformation and determination) but I am proud of my achievements and I have worked hard - I am a little head strong and despite all of the advice available I ran too far too soon too fast and picked up a few minor injuries along the way but I like to put that down to charecter building.
Anyway thanks to all who have taken the time to post, your encouragement means a great deal.
Enjoy your running
Nev |
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posted: 2/28/2008 at 3:46 PM |
Congrats on your sub 50 10K - awesome!
I quit smoking 4 mons ago and am training for a half-marathon....picked up about 10 lbs since kicking the butts - trying to get it back off.... |
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posted: 2/28/2008 at 4:06 PM |
| Nice job man! |
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posted: 2/28/2008 at 4:49 PM |
| Well done! |
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posted: 2/28/2008 at 4:54 PM |
Way to go, Nev!! You've come to the right place to brag! I can only dream of sub-50, so I think it's awesome you did it. Keep up the great work!
Teresa
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