Run 1 mile without walking

This is for those of you looking to get into running for the first time. Running your first mile is a big deal. First figure out where you have to run to to complete your mile. Then I suggest you run it very slow (most people when they first start running sprint for a half a block and can't imagine how anyone makes the mile...ans we DON"T sprint the mile. Slow and steady wins this race.

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From Tia J

“This one is really cool; at least try to push yourself when you run. I've always been athletic; but running is a mental task. I've always at least boosted my workouts by blasting through a mile first then jogging then pushing on. I can run one mile or more initially but being able to run none stop will boost your caloric burnout. Be encouraged!!. It can be overwhelming so start small but push yourself everyday to achieve small goals to complete the ultimate goal.”

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Jaanika N logged 2.25 km of Running in 0:18:00 on 29 May

Eschweiler, DE • 7:52 GMT, 30 May 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Bill D and Rick P encouraged this.

David B Completed for the first time on March 25 (1.65 km)

Vancouver, CA • 5:00 GMT, 12 May 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Stephen S encouraged this.

Karen D logged 5.00 km of Running in 0:29:50 on 10 May

County Durham, GB • 9:49 GMT, 11 May 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Mel M logged 5.00 km of Running in 0:35:15 on 1 May

Dasmarinas, PH • 5:38 GMT, 3 May 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Rebecca R encouraged this.

Dana J This was hard for me for some reason.

Santa Rosa, US • 3:41 GMT, 15 Apr 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Ashley C, Jason B and 2 othersAshley C, Jason B, Richard H and Rick P encouraged this.

I'm glad that you took the challenge! Keep working on it; it will only get easier!

Ashley C • 3:57 GMT, 15 Apr 2013 • Encourage

I'm working it. I am hoping by the end of summer I can do at least a 10k.

Dana J • 4:08 GMT, 15 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Ashley C and Mollie D encouraged this.

Adam E 1.3 miles and still had more but thought it would be wise to stop and walk...just begining.

New Glasgow, CA • 3:19 GMT, 28 Mar 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Good job!!

Dana J • 3:42 GMT, 15 Apr 2013 • Encourage

Adam E encouraged this.

Adam E Just shy tonight .90 mile I am doing this tomorrow. :)

New Glasgow, CA • 2:07 GMT, 28 Mar 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Irene M great for anyone that just starting out or getting back into running

MA, US • 6:00 GMT, 17 Mar 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Jerry L and Lena C encouraged this.

Rian F ran 5 Kms this morning, nice run

Johannesburg, ZA • 4:30 GMT, 13 Mar 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Carolyn T encouraged this.

Samanta P One mile without walking in 10:29. Feels great! Proud of my progress to date.

BB • 9:32 GMT, 5 Mar 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Jay G post injury...

沖縄県, JP • 8:11 GMT, 28 Feb 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Clare L logged 9.85 km of Running in 1:00:56 on 25 Feb

• 9:30 GMT, 25 Feb 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Nick B, Yvonne H and 1 otherNick B, Yvonne H and Leigh L encouraged this.

Great run Clare!!

Murray S • 9:34 GMT, 25 Feb 2013 • Encourage

Darren B Run 5k in 25.05. Fastest 1k was 4.44 and fastest mile was 7.46

Kent, GB • 7:58 GMT, 25 Feb 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Marco A I can definitly do that :D Taken for spring!

Montréal, CA • 5:41 GMT, 19 Feb 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Julie H and Jose S encouraged this.

Lisa A Did 3 without stopping!

UT, US • 7:18 GMT, 14 Feb 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Pronsias (Frank) M, Lisa B and 2 othersPronsias (Frank) M, Lisa B, Julie Q and Marco A encouraged this.

Susan B The fist 500 meters of running is always my worst. after that I usually have to stop to catch my breath. It is also my slowest part of my workout.

Bloemfontein, ZA • 7:38 GMT, 14 Feb 2013 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Darko D logged 1.90 km of Running in 0:12:35 on 2 Dec 2012

Лесковац, RS • 2:57 GMT, 3 Dec 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Shahril I, Lisa (Mc Alister) P and 1 otherShahril I, Lisa (Mc Alister) P and Katia G encouraged this.

Baldy John - 2.13k no walking....

Waterford, IE • 5:29 GMT, 3 Nov 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Lupita S, Eunice Y and 4 othersLupita S, Eunice Y, Rebecca R, Ian L, Brenda D and Rick P encouraged this.

Kate O Woo hoo! 4 ks of non-stop running this morning. @ 10kph. Getting better ;-)

Alice Springs, AU • 10:15 GMT, 23 Oct 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Meldrum M, Baldy John - and 3 othersMeldrum M, Baldy John -, Rick P, Lauren N and Barry Y encouraged this.

Gregory C I came a bit closer to doing this today at the park, I only walked twice. Hopefully tomorrow is the day I do the first mile of the Cross Country course without walking :)

Lynchburg, US • 1:06 GMT, 11 Oct 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Gregory C I came close to doing this today, looks like I'll try again tomorrow.

Lynchburg, US • 10:03 GMT, 9 Oct 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Gregory C Hoping to do this over the weekend at my former high school's track. I've done this before but I rather wait until I can do it again before I say I've completed the challenge.

Lynchburg, US • 9:52 GMT, 4 Oct 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Jessica L I don't want to complete this because i am going to continue running without walking !!!

MA, US • 10:20 GMT, 12 Sep 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Lucy K and Zachary M encouraged this.

Jessica L I run almost four miles without walking and I love it !! I AM A RUNNER !!!

MA, US • 10:20 GMT, 12 Sep 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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J.R. B, Lucy K and 1 otherJ.R. B, Lucy K and Zachary M encouraged this.

You are!! :*) Keep going!! When I started this Feb, I couldn't even run a mile. The first few 5k's I ran walked. When I ran my last 2 5ks w/o walking...I signed up for & ran my first 5 mile during Football Hall of Fame weekend (July)..non-stop, no walk. I am hoping to do run 10k next month. (cross my toes..:*))

Lucy K • 5:15 GMT, 13 Sep 2012 • Encourage

Tracey B complete - ran 3.16 miles today without walking

Gloucester, GB • 6:44 GMT, 22 Aug 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Lena C encouraged this.

Patrick D I have moved into intermediate in Tai Chi in the last month, after a few months of enjoyment of videos and taking a few classes

Dublin, IE • 8:46 GMT, 13 Aug 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Goldie L and Mairead S encouraged this.

Lucas M Technically I did this, but I had to stop for 20 to 30 seconds to let a sprinkler's spray get off the path I was running. I didn't walk, but I want to only mark this off if I've run the entire time without stopping.

San Ramon, US • 8:37 GMT, 4 Aug 2012 • In the Run 1 mile without walking Challenge

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Helen T encouraged this.

I think in the spirit of the challenge, you still succeeded. There is a vast difference between having to walk because you are tired, and having to stop for some other reason.

Micah G • 8:50 GMT, 4 Aug 2012 • Encourage