I’m currently at Fitbloggin and while there is so much to say and talk about, there is only one thing I really want to say:
I RAN A MILE!!!
I may have been super slow, just faster than the fast walkers, but I did it!
Cross that off my goal list baby!!
I wish I had pictures, but since it was a last minute development there was no preparation. I was actually dreading the morning 5k, so when the awesome Jen, Sue, and Lissa said they would be sloggin the 1 mile instead of walking I figured I could do it too!
And I did!! Without stopping, besides the whole run in place for a second before the group of walkers.
It rocked.
I then watched all the 5k runners cross the finish line in under 30 minutes and had the opportunity to compare myself to them and think about… wait, no, I didn’t. I was proud of them. They did great. And what’s more? SO DID I.
I’m proud of myself.
Today is done for me because nothing else will top this, but I’m off to go try!!!!
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You rule my world hotass.
.-= Michelle @ SugarWand´s last blog ..Day 16: She died, I get to live. =-.
LOL. Thank you. That phrase makes me laugh. ;)
AHHH YAY!!!!! That is so freaking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you!!!!!! You DID do great!!!!
Another thing to cross off the goal list! Ah, I wish so much that I could celebrate with you!!! Way to go baby :)
I love you
I am glad that you are proud of me. That makes me soooo happy. :)
I love you too!
Wow…fast poster!!! :)
Congratulations, that is beyond awesome!
I know, right? But I was soooo excited that I had to blog about it immediately!!!
awesome! really great!! I keep telling everyone who is really just starting, it’s not about speed, it’s about doing it!
.-= Renée´s last blog ..The “Zone” =-.
Way to go roomie!!! You are so awesome– congrats on crossing that milestone off your list!!!!!!!
.-= Aj´s last blog ..Fitbloggin day 1 =-.
Woo-hooo! That is a HUGE goal!
You rocked it! So proud of you ladies! Maybe I’ll actually do it running next year. ;)
You will! (If you want to. Hehe.)
You did it! That IS the key! Way to go!
.-= ernise´s last blog ..17 to go =-.
Way to go!! Glad that you’re not comparing yourself to others but appreciating what YOU can do!
.-= Alissa´s last blog ..Struggling =-.
AWESOME job. Seriously that is great!
.-= Lauren @ Eater not a runner´s last blog ..veggie queen =-.
YAY, Mary! That is awesome. I remember the first time I did that. It felt SO good!
Way to go Mary! You should be so proud :)
Congrats on the accomplishment! Wish I was at FitBloggin’, and I hope you’re having a great time while you’re there :)
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..a new motivational tool =-.
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! Congrats for checking that off the list. Soon you’ll be running 5K’s in no time.
.-= Cynthia (It All Changes)´s last blog ..3 Wishes =-.
Hey! I just found your blog (from twitter and #fitbloggin) and I can’t wait to follow your journey! Congrats on your mile today…it’s an awesome accomplishment!!!!
BE PROUD :)
awesome – how about that for motivation to push on.
.-= seth@1010in2010´s last blog ..BMHW Challenge – D5 & A Nice Date =-.
So awesome! What a great accomplishment.
I’m still struggling with running but I’m doing it. Ran outside for the 1st time just the other day and boy was it tough. I’m still doing the 1 min. run/3 min. walk intervals so I look forward to the day I can run 1 mile too.
Congrats on your SUCCESS! You rock!
.-= Angie (Losing It and Loving It)´s last blog ..What to do for shin splints =-.
I have the same problem… I’ve been running inside so running outside was HARD. But I just run slower and it works out. :) I like the interval system – I’ve been doing run 2 walk 1, but I wanted to do a mile fully by itself. :)
GREAT JOB!!!
.-= janetha´s last blog ..the start of something new. =-.
That is AWESOME!! *applauds*
.-= Craig´s last blog ..The Final Perfect Ten Update! =-.
That is so awesome! Way to go!
.-= AndrewENZ´s last blog ..The danger of being comfortable =-.
You should be proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS! Can’t wait to hear more!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Saturday Funny; Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution =-.
Congrats!!! Believe you can and you will and obviously did! :-) You rock!
I am new to your blog — found it through pictures others posted at Fit Bloggin’. YOU are an inspiration! So happy to have found your honest, humble, and wonderful blog! Congrats on the mile — that is WONDERFUL!
.-= Nicole, RD´s last blog ..“Say a little prayer for me…” =-.
Awesome work!!!
Congratulations on conquering the mile! GREAT!
Just read on twitter about the kidney stones! Oh noes! Hope you’re feeling better!
.-= Cathy´s last blog ..Now, if you promise not to tell… =-.
Ah, yeah, today was a mess with the kidney stones! I’ll post about that soon. I am feeling better though, thanks for asking! :)
Great job on the miler – way to go! I can’t believe you did that then passed 3 kidney stones – you are my hero! I hope you’re feeling better. Cheers!
.-= Janice – The Fitness Cheerleader´s last blog ..6 Reasons to Learn-to-Run a 5K =-.
Sadly I didn’t pass them… that is still to come. But thank you.
Wow! So stinking cool! I am no where near being able to run a mile so this is VERY inspiring to me- GO MARY! Have a great weekend!
Well done Mary, I bet you feel great! That first mile rocks and will propel you to many more.
CONGRATS! running the first mile is the best feeling ever. are you addicted to running yet? because i’m warning ya, it IS addictive… :)
.-= liz´s last blog ..Frugal Friday Postponed =-.
Addicted? All these runners keep telling it’s addictive, but I don’t know. I am starting to enjoy it. I really liked doing that mile and not stopping. That was fun. I think the pacing and running with friends helped. So I might be addicted to that…. Haha. :)
Bravo!!
.-= Lori (Finding Radiance)´s last blog ..Bring on the froyo! =-.
YOU FREAKING ROCK!!! I <3 U!!
.-= jen (@bwJen)´s last blog ..fitbloggin =-.
Woooo hoo!
Congratulations, great achievement. I’m glad you didn’t compare yourself to any one else. There’s only one person you need to compare yourself to and thats you.
.-= Barry´s last blog ..How To Burn More Fat In Your Next Workout =-.
A mile is better than nothing. Look at it this way, what would have done if you did not do the mile….nothing. Be proud of yourself
yay a mile sounds great! congrats!!
.-= merri´s last blog ..My new Yoga class =-.
I’m proud of us too!! WOOT!
.-= Melissa – The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans´s last blog ..Here, There, Everywhere =-.
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