LG Gone Wild Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) ....6....7.....8....9.........10..........11 11 miles. I jogged 11 miles this morning. For awhile, I could only do 6, anymore and I would fall apart. Yesterday, I did around 4 or 5 maybe. Today 11. Just like that. I decided to be happy with 6 miles. It's nothing to sneeze especially at for someone who has short stubby legs and doesn't really like running anyway. I only jog once a week and that is just simply to listen to music and shake out the week. This morning I was hoping to get in 6 miles. I, uh, "carb loaded" late at night and really wanted to pay my dues this morning. While jogging I thought (okay, I FANTASIZED) about how cool it would be to actually report to my peeps about achieving 10 miles. This sort of daydreaming is what I do along with my music to while away the laps (I jog at a track). It is a half mile jog each way to the track so I usually jog 16 laps and then add the mile of travel time. I come upon 16 and think 20 isn't too far off and that would give me my 6 total but how I wish I could do 10 miles. 20 was a little tiring but from 16 to 20, it's only 4 laps which is nothing. I pause for some water and take gel. I shake out my legs and think that 6 is only 24. If I did that I would have 7 miles total and that would be a really good run. So I start out on 21 and had to fiddle with iPod. I am feeling kind low and fed up. From laps 21-24 I had a lot of doubt, I was getting fussy with my music and no longer inspired to keep going. I pull through because well, it was only 4 laps. 24 laps down and gee, wouldn't it be shame to not do 28 while I am here? 7 miles is 28 laps. I am so close to that. Then I will call it quits because 10 is just ridiculous. I continue on with 25, 26, 27, 28. Oh my gosh, if I went home now I would have logged 8 miles - 7 on the track, 1 in travel. 8 more laps would mean 10 miles total. I can do this! I will jog 36 laps and then go home. 40 laps is ridiculous although....although, it is a nice, neat number. 40 sounds more conclusive than 36. Well, anyway, 32 is only 4 from 28. I can do that. It's only 4. 32 laps down. 4 more to go. EVERYTHING hurts is achy. I have to pee, my back is sore, my feet are whimpering but I push myself because it is only 4 laps. My stomach gives me that warning gurgle. I pause to drink some water and shake out my legs. 36 are done and then I say, "BLEEP it! I am going to do 40. I have just done my half marathon training. I got this." 4 more and then I finally go home. I started out not being able to jog more than one lap at a time. PerseFRICKINverance. BTW, I don't jog to lose weight. I just jog. Edited April 10, 2012 by LG Gone Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 You rock! WOW....just WOW. Congratulations.:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :svengo: I get tired just thinking of jogging to the mailbox! Wow...you are really good at jogging. You are really good at math too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnbacademy Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Were you on your own or did others witness this conversation? If so... glad I'm not the only who talks to herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray: and imagine 3 more here! ETA: I have no idea how to fix that one in the middle. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Awesome!! I have similar conversations w/myself while running. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 That is incredible! I've never been a jogger/runner so I'm flabbergasted! Very cool :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 That is awesome!!! Congrats!!! I just walked 6 miles this afternoon trying to teach my son to ride a bike, and I felt like I was going to pass out lol. I am in a shape for sure, but obviously not a good one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Fantastic. Congratulations. I am slowly working up to that. Very slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partyof5 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Congrats! This is amazing and I loved reading the personal conversation--I have many like that right now as I aim to get back to a 5k distance...11 miles is a dream! Maybe I can do it too! With stories like this, I feel like it's actually a possibility...thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :thumbup: Congrats. Are you keeping a journal of achievements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofsbandeg Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :party: How long ago did you start jogging? I used to....like 10 years ago. I have gained 40 pounds, but I would love to get back to it.......:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Nicely done!! I only did a mile this morning (slooooowwwwly) and I am very jealous! I'll just need to remind myself on my next run to just do the next little bit, like you. Way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Woohoo! :party::party: You have inspired me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 :party::cheers2::thumbup::thumbup1: Yea, yea, yea!!! You go, girl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Wow!!! You rock! I bet you're on a major runner's high right now! That's the best feeling ever. I have had to back off on my half marathon training right now because of a tweak in my calf... so I'll just live vicariously through you. :D:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Oh you totally rock. I haven't gone that far in many (many) years! Woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 You totally rock. I can't cycle much farther than you jogged. Wow- totally impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Wow, you're awesome! Good for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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