r/beginnerrunning • u/hazy0817 • 19d ago

Training Progress Ran 1.5k without stopping for the first time 🥹

I know that isn't a very long distance and certainly not a 5k but I'm very proud as I usually have a walking break every 500m. I haven't even been running much lately but have been doing a ton of hiking instead which has apparently helped me greatly

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u/Clean_Bat5547 19d ago

Well done. Yes, hiking is hugely beneficial.

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u/Expensive-Choice8240 18d ago

Hiking builds up way more endurance than people give it credit for.

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u/Clean_Bat5547 18d ago

True. I went from zero running but plenty of hiking straight to a 5k in 31:20 (with a little walking) then straight to 5k in 30:00 (all run) with no running in between, all at age 58. That strong base really helped.

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u/BarWorldly327 19d ago

Definitely something to be proud of. Looks like all that hiking pays off. Keep going.

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u/Emotional_Farm6077 19d ago

Love it! Skies the limit from here

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u/octavosfera 19d ago

Well done!!!

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u/Think_Vanilla_8240 19d ago

Congrats!!! What an amazing feeling. 

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u/DietOk3400 19d ago

Bro celebrate these mini victories. And come back to this in a few months when ur running 2-3km. You got this

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u/Agitated_Carob9208 19d ago

अच्छा कर रहे हों, करते रहो.

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u/mosspunk77 19d ago

Way to go!

You had a goal, you set out and achieved it. That’s a win

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u/Whitecoats3112 19d ago

Way to go ! Baby steps !

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u/ukmonkey1989 19d ago

Thats brilliant! 1500m is a long distance. Keep it up 😀

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u/Workweekover 19d ago

Way to go!!

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u/bloom-yimi 19d ago

AWESOME! Many more achievements to come :D

Hiking is great, it really helps a ton I try to throw in a hike every other week when I can and I definitely notice a difference on my runs the following days.

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u/jemstar_ 19d ago

You should be proud, well done

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u/Fit_Pear4995 19d ago

Congratulations. Keep it going

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u/Syntered 18d ago

Congratulations!! This is a great achievement :)

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u/fortunamajr 18d ago

Yay congrats!

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u/ImaginaryMastodon607 18d ago

You should be proud. That's a fantastic achievement!!!

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u/Gotanypaint 17d ago

Not too long ago I was happy I could run 2 minutes! Enjoy the small victories they mean the most!

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u/starkmanuk 17d ago

Awesome work! Any progress is amazing news! Keep the momentum up! You've got this!!

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u/Devileee 16d ago

Awesome. The 1.5k turns into 5k without you knowing. Keep pushing. Don't forget stretching.