AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 All my life, I have absolutely dreaded running. In middle school, I hated Wednesday run days more than anything. Today, I decided that I would finally crush that part of me that said I couldn't be a runner. I got on that treadmill, and I ran a full mile without stopping. 9 minutes and 27 seconds later, I enthusiastically hit the "stop" button. Not because I was ready to be done with my workout, but because I just completed my challenge. A mile under ten and loving every second of it. "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
BarefootDawsy Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 YES!!!! Well done Methinks you may have the wrong logo in your signature BAREFOOT DAWSY Scout Commander (ret.) Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Awesome job! There's something about facing those old demons that's just so satisfying. How did you like it? Do you want to do more running or are you pretty much done after slaying that dragon? The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Haha. No, it's correct. This assassin needs to be quick on her feet. "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Dawsy: blatantly doing what I was trying to be subtle about The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm totally going to keep trying to take that time down. I can get 3 miles in 33 minutes right now, and if I could train to run a 5k in under 30... Well, that would be amazing. "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
maegs Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yay! And I totally believe you can do a 5k in less than 30 min, you've just gotta build up the endurance to do a mile in 9:27 3 times Current Challenge Goodreads|Instagram|Ravelry Link to comment
AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hahaha. Well, two weeks ago, I did 3 miles in 35 minutes. Last week I did 3 miles in 33 minutes. I'm not too far from it; I just have to push my self a little harder. "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Maledictus Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Congrats ... That's one of my challenges this time round so it's encouraging to see it can be done! "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Oh, it definitely can be done! Surprisingly, I think my weight lifting gave me the upper hand on this one. I've tried several times before and failed, but after a month of weight lifting I was finally able to push myself to keep a steady pace. You can do it!!! "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
maegs Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hahaha. Well, two weeks ago, I did 3 miles in 35 minutes. Last week I did 3 miles in 33 minutes. I'm not too far from it; I just have to push my self a little harder. At that rate you'll be doing it in under 30 minutes in no time! Current Challenge Goodreads|Instagram|Ravelry Link to comment
AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Looks like it maybe time to sign up for my first 5K! Although... I need to try it outside first. I have a history of exercise-induced asthma, so when I'm actually encountering moving air, my lungs and throat aren't too happy. But, one step at a time and my body will acclimate, I'm sure. ^^ Woot! "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Wicked Pixie Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm totally going to keep trying to take that time down. I can get 3 miles in 33 minutes right now, and if I could train to run a 5k in under 30... Well, that would be amazing. That's fabulous!I hear myself echoing in your comments about not being a runner! Your time is admirable to say the least! I was at 13min this morning, but I don't currently have the lung capacity....damnit, I feel a challenge coming on! I'm going to beat your time.....and I am working on a sub 30 5k as well!You can do it girl!!! Link to comment
tigersheart Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 congrats! and ignore the scout...Assassins run too *kidding, never ignore dawsy* Link to comment
AssassinTori Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Pixie, challenge accepted.Tiger, my sentiments exactly. The trick is to run swiftly and silently, both toward your target and away from the finished job. I also need to work on my pressure-point triggers and knife-fighting. "Down there we know, the streets we know, but up here? Nobody's been here." ~ David Belle [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
Ryan Sannar Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 We'll find some annoying strangers hun. Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
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