My first ever 10k!
First post here! Just wanted to share my progress and maybe even motivate some people that started off like me 😁
Last December I downloaded Runna and started using Strava because I was tired of feeling unhealthy and kinda heavy.
At that point I couldn’t even run 2K without stopping to catch my breath.
I’m 190cm and 117kg.
Built more for lifting weights (always did) than running long distances. I genuinely believed running just “wasn’t for people like me.”
Every run in the beginning felt damn horrible.
Heavy breathing. Sore knees. Painful ankles. Wanting to quit after 5 minutes. And honestly, feeling embarrassed seeing other people make it look easy.
But I kept going anyway and slowly, things changed.
The 2K became manageable. Then 5K didn’t feel impossible anymore.
Recently I realized I was running for my mind just as much as my body.
Running became my reset button.
Less stress. Clearer head. More discipline. And even noticed that my lungs open up way more.
And this week I ran my first 10K without stopping.
Not because I’m talented.
Not because I’m naturally built for running.
But because I kept showing up, even when it sucked.
Nobody starts strong.
Start slow. Walk if you need to. Pause if you need to. Just don’t stop trying.
A few months can genuinely change your life. And heck, if I can do it than you can definitely 💪🤣
Wishing you a wonderful running journey 😁