Woo-Hoo!

[Mary]

I have to share this news with those who might appreciate it (my family really doesn't!)
I managed to jog 3.25 miles last night, and I'm still alive to write about it!
I never, ever, thought I would be able to jog a mile, much less 3+.
I'm giving my new valve all the credit!
Thanks to everyone who has posted in the Active Lifestyle forum since I joined back in 2004. Your experiences served to keep me positive both before, and after, valve replacement.

 

[Marguerite53]

Mary, that is truly wonderful. GOOD FOR YOU! Keep up the good work.

Wondering if Danny's being after you all the time has helped!!

In a few months I'll know where to look for inspiration! You GO, woman!!

Marguerite

 

[PJmomrunner]

I'm so happy for you, Mary! That's gotta feel great!

 

[Wise]

Congratulations Mary. I did some walking two days ago which involved a lot of stairs. Big mistake. I couldn't hardly walk yesterday...still really sore today. I sure wish I wasn't so hit and miss with exercise. Here's wishing you many more miles of happiness.

 

[Ross]

Oh God, I'm in trouble now.

 

[Mary]

Oh God, I'm in trouble now.

Yep, I'll have you roped and tied before you even have time to think about running!

 

[Ross]

Yep, I'll have you roped and tied before you even have time to think about running!

Woooo, maybe I just won't run!

 

[MarkU]

Congratulations!

Now go do it again...

 

[geebee]

Are you going to run all the way to Florida?

Seriously, congratulations.

BTW - have a great time this weekend.

 

[tommy]

Mary,

I'm soooooooooo happy for you! The old adage about starting with the first step is true. Running starts with the first 100 yards. Keep going.

 

[Phyllis]

Congratulations, Mary. Wish my arthritic knees would let me walk 3.25 miles. That's why I swim for exercise, but will have to wait until it warms up again to do that- miss my daily laps in the pool in FL!

 

[BillCobit]

I have to share this news with those who might appreciate it (my family really doesn't!)
I managed to jog 3.25 miles last night, and I'm still alive to write about it!
I never, ever, thought I would be able to jog a mile, much less 3+.
I'm giving my new valve all the credit!
Thanks to everyone who has posted in the Active Lifestyle forum since I joined back in 2004. Your experiences served to keep me positive both before, and after, valve replacement.

So now you know how people get hooked on this stuff

Congrats, Mary! Keep it up, just be careful about ramping up too quickly.

 

[msiwik]

great job

great job

So now you know how people get hooked on this stuff

Congrats, Mary! Keep it up, just be careful about ramping up too quickly.

Always great to see a new runner! Let us know how we can support you! Great job!!

 

[MitralMan]

You DA MAN!

You DA MAN!

(or, as my 13-year-old daughter reminded me when I said the same thing about her): "Dad, you mean WO-man!"

Really great news!!

 

[tommy]

Or should we say "You go girl. Go girl. Go girl. Go. Go. Go."

 

[Mary]

Mitral and Tommy,
Thanks guys!
Whatever you choose to say is fine with me!
When I run my first race, and finish , I'll temporarily forget being humble, and go with this one!

 

[Janea]

So happy for you! What a victory!
--Janea

 

[LLJ]

I am thrilled for you! I rmember my first 3 miles back and it was HARD! Congrats!!!!!
LLJ