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| I am a One Hour Runner Graduate (Read 154 times) |
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 12:49 PM |
Let's file this thread in the "If I can do it, anybody can do it" category. 
This morning I got up early and headed out the door for my final run of the One Hour Runner program. It was dark and cool with a bit of a breeze and it felt great. I could not have had a better morning for running an hour. I had already decided that pace didn't matter today - the only goal was to actually run the entire 60 minutes no matter what distance I did - or didn't - cover. Along the way I got to watch the sunrise (which for me is always like God peeking in on my run) and it was beautiful. The only time I felt tired was when I hit 4 hills in a row, but I knocked them out and got back into the nice, relaxed rhythm that I had for the entire run. I felt strong, confident, and I chuckled just about the entire way thinking about how far this running journey has brought me in such a short time. When my watch hit 60:00, I checked the distance and had been 5.8 miles. You couldn't have pried the smile off my face with a crowbar!
Everyone who is so faithfully putting in your miles and intervals on the C25K program, the pay off is worth it. For you OHRs here who are plugging away, don't quit. At the beginning of April I had never run a day in my life, and now, 20 weeks later, I've logged over 200 miles, lost almost 20 pounds, and (yes, this is the best part)...
...running is a lifestyle. It's no longer just a 9 or 10 week experiment. It is a part of who I am and what I do. I can't wait to see each of you cross the line at the end, too. |
In 2008, I have:
Started running in April
Completed Couch to 5K and One Hour Runner
Set PR in: 5k - 25:29 | 10k - 54:22 | HM - 12/13/08
Lost 27 lbs (8 to go)
In 2009, I will:
Run 1k miles
PR in 5k, 10k, and HM
Run my first Marathon - Nov. 14 - Richmond, VA
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 12:52 PM |
Congratulations!!! Very inspiring!  |
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Goals:
Complete my C25K training and run forever!
Run 5K by end of the year.
Nike 10K Human Race 2009
Cow Harbor 10K September 2009 |
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 1:16 PM
modified: 8/22/2008 at 1:16 PM |
woooohoooo that's awesome!!!! you need to come up this weekend and try out the RnR half marathon in VA Beach!!! congrats!!! you did it!!!!
MTA - well not this weekend but next weekend. |
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 1:19 PM
modified: 8/22/2008 at 1:19 PM |
That's awesome! Good for you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the journey too.
And that's a great new avatar! |
"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. - Priscilla Welch
* New Runners: Check out the C25K & One Hour Runner Support Group*
1 summer race done. 1 fall race done. Looking forward to the Resolution Run Dec 31! |
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 1:39 PM |
| Very cool. Congratulations! It's really nice to see the stories of those who have made it all the way through. |
2008 Goals:
1. Finish C25K
2. Race <30 minute 5K
3. Complete One Hour Runner |
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 1:44 PM |
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Congratulations on achieving this important milestone in your running life and best of luck in chasing all the others. You are awesome!  |
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posted: 8/22/2008 at 2:15 PM |
| Quote from ChupChup on 8/22/2008 at 1:44 PM: You are awesome!
Hope you don't mind that I quoted you. |
In 2008, I have:
Started running in April
Completed Couch to 5K and One Hour Runner
Set PR in: 5k - 25:29 | 10k - 54:22 | HM - 12/13/08
Lost 27 lbs (8 to go)
In 2009, I will:
Run 1k miles
PR in 5k, 10k, and HM
Run my first Marathon - Nov. 14 - Richmond, VA
Follow me: Twitter | Blog |
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running buddies |
posted: 8/22/2008 at 3:07 PM |
Congrats, yapper! Doesn't it just feel great?
One of the best things for me was when I went to enter it into my training log and I typed in 60:00, and it told me it was an invalid entry - I had to enter it as 1:00:00. A whole hour - whoo hoo!
I'm also in the "If I can do it, anybody can do it" category.
Enjoy your whole day - I was pretty high the whole day last weekend after I finished.  |
2008 Goals
1. Don't get injured
2. Run for at least 1 hr at least 3X/week
3. Keep running in the winter
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The young Mama Bear! |
posted: 8/22/2008 at 3:17 PM
modified: 8/22/2008 at 3:17 PM |
The Yap can run a mile,
oh yeah!
The Yap can run with a smile,
say what?
The Yap won't mind my bad rhyming,
for sure
Because The Yap knows I have bad timing.
Now the The Yap can run for 60 minutes
and still have enough steam to finish.
I should seriously be a famous writer, am I right? |
Couch to 5K support group!
Short-term goals:
- Sub 35 5K
- Complete my 16-week 10K training plan.
Long term goals:
- Sub 30 5K.
- Compete in a 5K.
- Train for a triathlon.
- Compete in a 10K. |
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| view log I yap. It's what I do. |
posted: 8/22/2008 at 4:25 PM |
| Nice, goddess. Thanks. |
In 2008, I have:
Started running in April
Completed Couch to 5K and One Hour Runner
Set PR in: 5k - 25:29 | 10k - 54:22 | HM - 12/13/08
Lost 27 lbs (8 to go)
In 2009, I will:
Run 1k miles
PR in 5k, 10k, and HM
Run my first Marathon - Nov. 14 - Richmond, VA
Follow me: Twitter | Blog |
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posted: 8/23/2008 at 5:32 PM |
Yay! So happy to read this (and I love the new avatar.) I'm inspired!
Congrats, Yapper! |
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posted: 8/23/2008 at 8:50 PM |
Wow that is really fantastic. I can't wait to get to your level. Truly motivational.
Congrats! |
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posted: 8/24/2008 at 1:04 PM |
Way to go! (clap clap clap) This is the stuff that keeps me inspired. I still feel a little bit in the experimental stage of this, but when I see posts like 'if I can do this anyone can' and 'I had never run a day in my life'....I start to feel like I can achieve the same end zone. Thanks for sharing those thoughts!
So, what's next? |
Cyndi
One Hour Running, Week 6
www.brokenscale.blogspot.com
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posted: 8/25/2008 at 8:47 PM |
| Congrats on the one hour!!! Can't wait to be in your shoes! |
-Jen
Completion of C25K 9/28/08 DONE!
Completion of OHR 11/23/08
Completion of Half 3/01/09
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