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I am so excited for myself. After a couple weeks of not swimming due to the terrible, cold weather and my own laziness, last night I was suddenly inspired to try running.

I walked down to meet a friend at a coffee shop last night and was running late...I realized I only had a couple minutes to get there so I picked up my pace. I realized I could practically jog if I wanted to. So I woke up early and got on my gym clothes, put on my ipod and took off!

It took about 25 minutes to go to the end of my long street (many blocks) and I was on a flat surface the whole time. I ran one or two blocks, then walked one or two blocks. It was great. I can't wait to get to the point where I run the whole time!!

After I got back I actually thought to look at the couch to 5k site and was pleased that more or less I did the right thing. I need to stretch before and after though, which I didn't think to do today. I'm going to go every other day!! Yay!!:thumbup:

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Congratulations! It's a great feeling to run and know you've achieved something and it's also fantastic to have goals. I'm running every afternoon on a treadmill. It is my goal by the end of this month to run 2kms (1.2 miles) without stopping.

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I am envious. I so want to get back to jogging. But I am just not there yet. I want to get to 200 pounds before I start a jogging program. But you go girl!!!! Great job

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That is SOOOOO Cool !! Congrats!

My dream is to be able to run one day... even just a few blocks. You've inspired me to not give up!

Thanks :-) :)

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Running...I can't wait to start running and not hear that damn slapping sound, you know the one that happens when your fat slaps together LOL. Pretty soon though. That is one of my goals. I am happy for you!:)

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Since I started, I have cut my time from 25 minutes to 16!

it's time to add more distance!

running feels SO good! I love it. And I'm not sore anymore.

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