crazyjerseygirl Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yesterday I ran for 20 minutes without stopping. I know, It's not exactally Flash level awesomness here, but I don't think I've ever done that...in my life...and I'm old! My adorable neighbor (who runs marathons for shiggles) was in the gym and gave me the biggest smile ever. It's strange, I always used to be scared of the super-fit people in the gym, afraid that they would only make fun of me, but I have gotten nothing from encouragement and well wishes to them. Here's to tonight's weight lifting sets, and here's to hoping that I'm half as awesome at Level 50 as my friends! 10 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
EvillePanda Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 That's awesome! It's really nice to have people who are rooting for you and supportive. Quote "I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that causes total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will allow it to pass over me and through me until only I remain." My Current Challenge Level 2 Bene Gesserit AssassinSTR 4 | DEX 3 | STA 3 | CON 3 | WIS 4 | CHA 3 Link to comment
sea.bee Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Excellent! I try not to think of anything working out as someone else vs me, I try to put in in terms of me yesterday vs me today. There's always going to be someone stronger, faster, etc., but I cannot change anyone else. The only person I can change is me, and I think as long as I keep improving, I'm achieving. So don't you dare sell yourself short, because you're kicking the ass of yesterday you. 2 Quote Level 1-2ish Assassin Str: 2.2 Dex: 1.9 Sta: -0.49 Con:1.3 Wis: 2.8 Cha: 1.7 http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/43281-a-single-step/ Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 old... Great job! Now, keep going Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Dang it Barfly I've got the crow's feet to prove it! Git off my lawn! 2 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
IronGlider Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 That's great, and is not an easy task at all! I too found it a struggle to run even for a minute due to my asthma, but I can now run for like 15 mins non stop (indoors mind you, outside the cold air is still harsh on my lungs) and it's really doing wonders for my health, asthma and general breathing. Keep rocking! 2 Quote Introduction, Bodyware: Fitness JournalChallenge Belt: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), [WOOT], (8), [TEMP HIATUS], (9) Bodyweight Info: Starting: 264.5lbs, Current: 167.8lbs (NEUTRAL) IronGlider v2.10, Adventurer Rank: Level 8 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Dang it Barfly I've got the crow's feet to prove it! Git off my lawn! Feet? I've got crow's kilometers Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
alvin545 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Most people at the gym don't judge others and making fun of someone wouldn't cross their minds. They look back and think about how they were once in your shoes and are excited for you to get healthier! Congrats on the unbroken run! 2 Quote Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Feet? I've got crow's kilometers Going metric are we?Oh I'll play your game you rogue. I've got crow's terameters! 1 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well, that escalated quickly! 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 My moniker is apt. Besides, I dig anyone that will take it to metrics. As you seem to be in the US I'm going to guess that you are in a techincal/scientific field as you didn't claim Crow's miles Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I do primate behavioral studies teach middle school. I just seem to gravitate toward meters when I plan routes/run. Oddly enough, though, I track my results in miles. 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Ha! You are the Jane Goodall of our times! Teach those kids the metric system. That way when they become scientists they aren't stuck trying to figure out what the heck is going on with their equations.I tend to track in miles too, as my own profession drives me more towards the micro- and nano- specturm. 1 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 I guessed bacteriology. Then I read your intro. ESP intact Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 My moniker is apt. Besides, I dig anyone that will take it to metrics. As you seem to be in the US I'm going to guess that you are in a techincal/scientific field as you didn't claim Crow's milesSooo... How crazy are you, exactly? O_o 1 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Sooo... How crazy are you, exactly? O_oCrazy enough that most people think I'm obviously depressed because I don't want to do what they do; but sane enough to be charming to those who get me. 1 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Gilgamelissa Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Woohoo, congratulations!! I feel that If I tried to run 20 minutes right now without stopping I might keel over and die, and I'm still fairly young. 1 Quote Gilgamelissarace: wood elf | class: assassinstr 5 | dex 2 | sta 3 | con 3 | wis 0 | cha 0"Mood? What has mood to do with it? You fight when the necessity arises — no matter the mood! Mood's a thing for cattle or making love or playing the baliset. It's not for fighting." - Frank Herbert, Dune log | introduction | first challenge | second challenge | third challenge (current) Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Woohoo, congratulations!! I feel that If I tried to run 20 minutes right now without stopping I might keel over and die, and I'm still fairly young.Don't die!You seem rather plesant!I highly suggest the couch to 5K program. Good luck future ranger! 1 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Don't die!You seem rather plesant!I highly suggest the couch to 5K program. Good luck future ranger! C25k is a good program! Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Woohoo, congratulations!! I feel that If I tried to run 20 minutes right now without stopping I might keel over and die, and I'm still fairly young. Fairly young? You look, like, 2000 years old in your picture Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 C25k is a good program!Uggggg!Tomorrow I have to do a 25-minute run!I felt like I died on yesterday's 10&10! Methinks I'm going to croak! 1 Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Uggggg!Tomorrow I have to do a 25-minute run!I felt like I died on yesterday's 10&10! Methinks I'm going to croak! Naaaaah. I had a friend, a noob runner, who told me this: "I had to run for a whole minute, I thought I was going to die", then she said the same thing about 2, 3 and 5 minutes. She eventually quit when she got up to 20 minutes and hadn't died. 2 Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
crazyjerseygirl Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Naaaaah. I had a friend, a noob runner, who told me this: "I had to run for a whole minute, I thought I was going to die", then she said the same thing about 2, 3 and 5 minutes. She eventually quit when she got up to 20 minutes and hadn't died. That is oddly heartening. Maybe 20-minutes is a turning point and it gets easier from here on in.I admit, it feels good after I run, it's during that kills me. I think I have to stop having dinner first! I also hurt my shin running yesterday, so that may have played a part in it sucking so badly. Feels better today, and I don't run again till tomorrow (today is weight day) so I shall soldier on! Thanks for the vote of confidence folks! Quote Crazyjerseygirl, Level 1 Beast AdventurerSTR 3|DEX 2|STA 3|CON 2|WIS 4|CHA 1 Link to comment
Barfly Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I've been running for 12-13 years. Some days just suck. it'll be better next time. Quote The past is only smoke in a dream. Lvl 6 Ranger Berzerker STR 9 DEX 4 STA 9 CON 8 WIS 2 CHA 8 Barfly ain't even tryin'... Link to comment
ayeshaschroeder Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I remember that feeling! I still get it every time I do something I couldn't do in the past. I use it as fuel to keep pushing forward. Great work and major congrats! Quote Link to comment
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