I feel like forrest gump!

I keep running and running...

I'm so happy with how I'm progressing with running. I started out about 3
weeks ago, and couldn't run more than 30 seconds at a time. I can now
maintain a jog at 5.5 mph for over 3 miles! I know that I'm not setting any
speed records at that pace, but it still feels wonderful. I participate in
my first 5k on Feb 24. I'm pretty sure that at least I'll be able to
finish!

One amazing thing that has occurred since I started running is that my
resting heart rate is down around 55 bpm, and my blood pressure is really
low too. I had an ekg today to get cleared for all this running, because I
have had heart rhythm problems in the past, and I checked out great. The
doc says I have stats of an athlete... I'm thrilled. And I'm below 126lbs,
which I haven't seen for 3 yrs!

In article <juednZOhMp1X2l_YnZ2dnUVZ_t6qnZ2d@comcast.com>,
"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote:

> I keep running and running...
>
> I'm so happy with how I'm progressing with running. I started out about 3
> weeks ago, and couldn't run more than 30 seconds at a time. I can now
> maintain a jog at 5.5 mph for over 3 miles! I know that I'm not setting any
> speed records at that pace, but it still feels wonderful. I participate in
> my first 5k on Feb 24. I'm pretty sure that at least I'll be able to
> finish!
>
> One amazing thing that has occurred since I started running is that my
> resting heart rate is down around 55 bpm, and my blood pressure is really
> low too. I had an ekg today to get cleared for all this running, because I
> have had heart rhythm problems in the past, and I checked out great. The
> doc says I have stats of an athlete... I'm thrilled. And I'm below 126lbs,
> which I haven't seen for 3 yrs!

You shouldn't be worried about speed if you only started 3 weeks ago.
I've been running on the treadmill for a couple of years now--when I
can't get outside--and only rarely go over 6 mph as I don't like feeling
out of control. If I have to hold on, I'm going too fast!!

Don't overdue, injure yourself, and stop--as many new runners, lifters,
and other overzealous newbs do. You know too much and have been around
too long to do that to yourself, right?

But great job on your progress--slow and steady really does win the
race. And if you're already running 3 miles, you've got it licked.

Amy

"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
news:juednZOhMp1X2l_YnZ2dnUVZ_t6qnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I keep running and running...
>
> I'm so happy with how I'm progressing with running. I started out about 3
> weeks ago, and couldn't run more than 30 seconds at a time. I can now
> maintain a jog at 5.5 mph for over 3 miles! I know that I'm not setting
> any speed records at that pace, but it still feels wonderful. I
> participate in my first 5k on Feb 24. I'm pretty sure that at least I'll
> be able to finish!
>
> One amazing thing that has occurred since I started running is that my
> resting heart rate is down around 55 bpm, and my blood pressure is really
> low too. I had an ekg today to get cleared for all this running, because
> I have had heart rhythm problems in the past, and I checked out great.
> The doc says I have stats of an athlete... I'm thrilled. And I'm below
> 126lbs, which I haven't seen for 3 yrs!

It's fantastic how quickly you can improve isn't it! Well done!!!!


--
Rachael

176/116/<119

www.justgiving.com/rachaelslondonmarathon
>
>

"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
news:juednZOhMp1X2l_YnZ2dnUVZ_t6qnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I keep running and running...
>
> I'm so happy with how I'm progressing with running. I
> started out about 3 weeks ago, and couldn't run more
> than 30 seconds at a time. I can now maintain a jog at
> 5.5 mph for over 3 miles! I know that I'm not setting
> any speed records at that pace, but it still feels
> wonderful. I participate in my first 5k on Feb 24. I'm
> pretty sure that at least I'll be able to finish!
>
> One amazing thing that has occurred since I started
> running is that my resting heart rate is down around 55
> bpm, and my blood pressure is really low too. I had an
> ekg today to get cleared for all this running, because I
> have had heart rhythm problems in the past, and I
> checked out great. The doc says I have stats of an
> athlete... I'm thrilled. And I'm below 126lbs, which I
> haven't seen for 3 yrs!
>
Good for you! Hope you continue to progress. You've chosen
the right screen name, determined. Good luck in your 5k.

Take care,
eddiegirl
136/135/130

.... Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can
barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs,
shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's
pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup,
shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp
sandwich...

(Bubba)

Sorry, that's what I think about everytime I hear about Forrest Gump!

Will~

"determined" <determined@comcast.nest> wrote in message
news:juednZOhMp1X2l_YnZ2dnUVZ_t6qnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>I keep running and running...
>
> I'm so happy with how I'm progressing with running. I started out about 3
> weeks ago, and couldn't run more than 30 seconds at a time. I can now
> maintain a jog at 5.5 mph for over 3 miles! I know that I'm not setting
> any speed records at that pace, but it still feels wonderful. I
> participate in my first 5k on Feb 24. I'm pretty sure that at least I'll
> be able to finish!
>
> One amazing thing that has occurred since I started running is that my
> resting heart rate is down around 55 bpm, and my blood pressure is really
> low too. I had an ekg today to get cleared for all this running, because
> I have had heart rhythm problems in the past, and I checked out great.
> The doc says I have stats of an athlete... I'm thrilled. And I'm below
> 126lbs, which I haven't seen for 3 yrs!
>

On Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:04:28 -0800, determined wrote:

> I keep running and running...
>
> I'm so happy with how I'm progressing with running. I started out about 3
> weeks ago, and couldn't run more than 30 seconds at a time. I can now
> maintain a jog at 5.5 mph for over 3 miles! I know that I'm not setting any
> speed records at that pace, but it still feels wonderful. I participate in
> my first 5k on Feb 24. I'm pretty sure that at least I'll be able to
> finish!

Congrats, you will quit this too soon.

> One amazing thing that has occurred since I started running is that my
> resting heart rate is down around 55 bpm, and my blood pressure is really
> low too.

Your RHR means nothing.

> I had an ekg today to get cleared for all this running,

Idiot you are, the EKG i.e. the full CV exam comes first...

> because I
> have had heart rhythm problems in the past,

<shaking head>

Will you ever become more interested in being a Mother than in being a
"determined"?

>and I checked out great. The
> doc says I have stats of an athlete... I'm thrilled. And I'm below 126lbs,
> which I haven't seen for 3 yrs!

Ask your kid. See how she/he feels.

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