I ran 6 miles in 63 minutes and 30 seconds yesterday

[prodigitalson]

Last edited Sun Oct 15, 2023, 10:09 AM - Edit history (1)

I am 55 years old and that is my longest run since high school (I could do 8 miles back then.) I was planning on running 4 miles but at around 3.5 the endorphins really kicked in and I kept on going.

I have run in a few local 5ks in the past. I am going to do my first 10k this fall. My goal is to complete it in under an hour.

anyway... just wanted to share this personal accomplishment.

edited to say: wow thanks for all of the congrats and encouragement. it really means alot to me.

[blm]

1. 👍🏽

[we can do it]

2. Love this! Nice work!

[onecaliberal]

4. Way to go!

[Diamond_Dog]

5. Wow! Good for you!

[yonder]

6. Well done! That's such a great feeling.

Why is it that whatever ones choice of aerobic exercise, sometimes it's a brutal slog, sometimes average and other times an unending delight where one could go on seemingly forever and unstoppable?

I've never been able to figure out a connection to any of those states with beforehand diet, sleep, stress, conditioning, mood, etc. — it remains a mystery to me.

Congratulations and good luck in the 10k.

[LisaM]

12. I know. It's weird.

I do know that when I least feel like going for a run, I get the most out of it. I love that feeling at the end when it seems that I can go on forever.

[yonder]

14. ..

[prodigitalson]

18. yeah I've never noticed a connection between those things

you mentioned and really getting in that zone. Obviously all that stuff is really important to your overall health and general athletic ability. But I've had those hard slogs on a good night's sleep and I have I had some incredibly euphoric runs after a night of shit sleep - and vice versa. And lots of those average ones.

And thanks for the wishes on the 10k!!

[Fla Dem]

7. Excellent!! Don't give up your goal!

[pandr32]

8. Well done!

[Beartracks]

9. You go!

[1WorldHope]

10. I've never had that endorphin experience when running.

It sounds heavenly. Congratulations and keep up the good feeling.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

11. Congratulations!

Keep it up!

[BootinUp]

13. I have to strengthen the legs b4

I try running again, or I’ll just hurt myself. Good job.

[Roc2020]

15. Well done!

[flying_wahini]

16. That's super! Congrats

[The Polack MSgt]

17. I haven't run longer than the width of a street in years. Great job

[Hassler]

19. In July I ran a 5K in 25:21. Not bad for 68 years. And I only restarted running

Three years ago after a twenty year lapse.

[prodigitalson]

21. that's outstanding!

I wanna be running 25:21 5ks when I'm 68! I can't do it now, but I have 13 years to train.

[benjamint]

22. Congratulations!

Well done on your running success. It's really motivating to witness you challenging yourself and feeling the happiness of running. Good luck with your upcoming 10k race this autumn. Keep up the great effort!

[The Magistrate]

23. That's A Damned Good Time, Sir

[prodigitalson]

25. thank you

[JanMichael]

24. Awesome! I was a light runner up until I broke my foot this summer

Always jogged a 1 2 or 3 mile loop weekly since I was a teen. 55 years old too.

My longest run in the past was around 6 or 7 miles. Was hoping to do what you are now doing but the foot is crap now. Have gotten back to weights but no running...

Good luck with the 10k!!!! Maybe a half marathon after that? I can live vicariously.

[prodigitalson]

26. Sorry to hear about the foot. Half M? Hmmm, duno...and thanks

[Prairie Gates]

27. Great job!

[Bettie]

28. I admire people who can run

I've never understood it...but I know a lot of people who love it.

Great accomplishment! Keep on!