NSV- I can run!

[DeniseM 238]

I have been working with a trainer four days a week for the past month and have really begun to see changes in my strength and endurance, and today, for the first time since I was 18, I ran 1/4 of a mile! I know that might not be a lot to some, but it was amazing to me. I have been doing sprints for the past few weeks, but today I really pushed myself and I was amazed that I could run that far. Not only did I run, I then did 15 minutes worth of free weights, 1000 crunches (yes, three zeros after that 1) and ended with 15 minutes on the stair master. Today was the hardest workout I have had in my life, and it was amazing!

I still have a LONG way to go to get to my goal of participating in a sprint triathlon with my hubby, but I think that I might actually get there by next summer.

[endless80 697]

_{Amazing! I was on my walk today and I was able to sprint up 4 flights of stairs and I was only a little winded when I got to the top. 6 weeks ago that would have been almost impossible.}

Edited October 28, 2013 by endless80

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Congrats. That's great progress. I love running. If you want to run more...I highly recommend the C25K app. It's a very good app too increase your distance.

[nepagirl 24]

Wow! I want to get to that point, too. Way to go!

[Cajunlady12 49]

I spoke to my physical therapist today and asked him what kind of exercise can I do without hurting my knees. He suggested walking for now. I am walking 10-15 per day and he told me to increase by five minutes a week until I reach 30-45 minutes a day. He told me that when it gets cold in a month or so, to go back to see him and he will give some exercises that I can do at home. I have to be careful due to really bad knees. I see my surgeon next Tuesday and I hope to have lost close to 40 pounds by then.

[danyelleb 386]

DeniseM, if you continue working at it YOU WILL be able to do that sprint triathon (if you don't have any preexisting conditions and/or injuries) by next summer! It is amazing what losing weight does in combination with a consistent exercise regiment. Go! Go! Go!