I'm RUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Caryn1961]

I am SO happy with myself this week. After doing pretty much nothing and being tired all the time, I decided that I would simply re-create my life when I was young and THIN. When I was thin I ran every day, and worked out in the afternoon.

So...........I started running. I don't want to hurt myself, but walking ain't cutting it, I walk so much at work it doesn't feel like a workout, and when I ran I was thin. I am starting with 5 minutes, and when I can get through that I will up it by a minute at a time until I'm up to a half hour, then start increasing speed.

I'm doing 3.3 jogging-I'm short, so 3.3 speed is running for me!

I can breathe! I can run! I'm on my way!

[joesfolks]

Hey, I'm impressed. Sounds like you have a real plan.! Good on ya.

[revcharlie]

WTG Caryn. Isn't it great to be able to run!!!! Since the end of September I have had the cardiologists permission to start running and am slowly adding it to my walk. I already walk 3.5mph but I was having trouble increasing the intensity but adding some running and stair climbing (big Niagara escarpment where I live) and it feels great.

[MicheleK]

Wow grats!! I cannot wait to start running!! It feels SO GOOD!

[Mousesmom]

WTG!!! I am so proud of you Caryn!!!!

I started running a couple of years ago and really enjoy it. I started with walking a 10K and gradually progressed to run/walking a half marathon. If I can do it ANYONE can!!!!! Then I found a new passion - belly dancing, go figure...... lol

All the best, Julie

[Camelle217]

WOW! Great job!!!!! I have NEVER been a "runner" (heck or exerciser for that matter...) I am HOPING that by this spring when the weather gets nice again, I too can become a "runner" or at least a "serious walker". I am always envious of those I see running, they just "look" healthy, and it is an exercise that costs next to nothing, and can be done anywhere, anytime.

Anyway... KEEP IT UP!!!!

[LCCamper]

That is so awesome to be able to run and feel good at the same time! Heck - if my family saw me running they would probably be looking to see where the fire is - hehe! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!! :agree:

[Caryn1961]

Fast Forward a few days later, I'm already up another minute and increased speed!

This is something I actually look forward to when I come home, plus I don't have the added stress of not going to the gym I was paying $50 for. I feel like I'm accomplishing something, it feels great and powerful and enlightening.

I haven't wanted to keep doing something in a LONG time, guess it's the runners high!