Thank you, Victoria, for sharing your awesome story. I did my first marathon in HS, and till this day 5:30 is my PR. I know it sounds hideous, but I still have the dream that one day I'll qualify for Boston. Being able to transform from someone who may be considered by others as a terrible runner to the qualifier for Boston just show how amazing one's determination can be :)

Your story is so great and I love your message. Nothing worth having comes easy and everyone can work to be a better version of themselves. Thank you!

I ran my first FULL Marathon at the age of 42. 42.1 at 42! Anyone can DO it.

Oh my gosh, the first five minutes of this video sound exactly like me! I’ve never been athletic or fast, but I’m so motivated to get better and prove to myself that I AM an athlete and a runner. I set a goal of running a marathon before I turn 25. Wish me luck!

Thank you. I really needed to see this today. Trying for Boston and hitting a few challenges, but I'll get there.

I love your story!! So awesome. Congrats!

thanks so much for your story! I'm super inspired by it. I love how you started as the worst in your class!!! lol. That shows how so many of us can do much more than we think. I am 44 now and my hope is just to complete a marathon some day. I am going to try a half this year and then maybe a full next year. I have not run much in my life, but have gotten serious the last year certainly. I say that for me now a 10k is as hard as a mile was two years ago. That's progress. Thanks so much once again!!!!

I didn't think I could run until I discovered interval training.

Very inspirational!! I am 61 and still love to run and compete in 5ks with 23 to 24 minute times, You are passionate of running like me!!

This has motivated me to try my first full marathon! I have been doubting myself for too long and I realize now that if I put in the work it is something I really can do. Thank you so much for making this video!

ya, 10 years couch to BQ! Sounds about right. Its amazing how impossible it is for even weekend runners to comprehend how hard a BQ is. For the serious guys its like a walk in the park, but of course, they have all worked for over 10 years (at least) to get there. I'm about 4 years into my journey and think I might break 3:30 NEXT YEAR. but for a dude, thats still way too slow. So maybe someday in the future i'll get there. BTW, totally awesome doing it!

Thank you so much for sharing your story.❤❤❤ I've always been a slim person, but was never athletic. I would finish the mile run in gym class close to last, so my teachers thought I wasn't trying. :( I'm 25 now and have just discovered a passion for running. I can now run at least 6 miles straight (not very fast, but I have the aerobic endurance now) and I am training for my first 5K!

One of the best running stories ever

100% Inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story! I'm old and returning to what I loved. After 5 years of frustrating injuries cycles (most not caused by running) the road finally looks open ahead.

Brilliant story, thanks for all the honest detail and well done for all the plugging away, what a pay off. Very inspiring

A tortoise putting in 100% effort is more inspiring than a hare only giving 90%.

Great story I was a swimmer in my early years and was never a runner I started to run when I was about 42 Since then I've run about 30 1/2 marathons on trail and road And just recently ran my 3 rd marathon Getting closer to my goal 4:34 4:21 And my last one was 4:12 Recently also broke my ankle and was on track to go sub 4 hour Looking forward to running again and breaking the 4 hour mark

i laughed (good way) at a lot of points in this very genuine story about becoming a runner and athlete :) drew a lot of parallels to my own life. thanks for sharing

Indeed, races are a lot of fun, the community, getting to run on closed off streets, and the food after. Like the Boston shirt. I ran it last year too. Congratulations.

I added my like just based on the title, but I wish I could high five you for your amazing achievement! This year, 2017, is my ultimate effort and hope to at least get the finish time I need, but I'm okay if I don't get into the race. Congratulations!!!

You’re extremely beautiful, I love how you’re honest about being last in the group. I was always the slowest and last person in track teams and it really discouraged me. My running really only got better when I did it alone and made myself as my only competitor

This was an excellent video to watch during breakfast after yesterdays marathon :-) Nice story, keep it up!

Lovely story :) i did my first marathon December 1st of 2016 at 31 years of age. 2017 i did my first two trail races one being a 50k with more than 10 000 of elevation gain and the other a 38k with over 5500 elevation gain.Anything is possible if you push yourself a bit. :)

Love your personality and you are inspiring

I absolutely loved this!! You are awesome!

Thanks a lot for sharing your story! very inspiring

Great story! Glad to have found your channel!

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Awesome story! You go Girl! ;-)

Thank you for sharing your story. It’s awesome. I started from walking after my serious operation and from time to time I could run from 300 meters until today I can run 17 km! I have never been in any race because I don’t have any confidence if I can do it but I would like to run the half marathon one day.

Nice story. It sounds like you do running more for the fun of the moment rather than the numbers. I've suddenly got into it over the last year and it's quite addictive :) I would love to see your PR's written on your about page.

Inspiring, I'm 53 and have an Olympic triathlon in a week, lots to learn

I am 25 yo male, I weigh about 55kg and I face a similar problem. I need to start running like hell. Keep these videos coming

Great work - Adversity Builds Character - you are proof, now you've done it. Keep going, Awesome job.

omg loved this- so inspiring💕

My gym teachers never taught anyone to run. Either you could do it or not. They randomly took us out once a month in 98 degree Florida weather and said run a mile :/ I thought I was never a runner. I’m sad that no one taught us to build up because I love running now and I could have loved it all those years too if the teachers actually knew how to teach us.

I found that keeping a running log helps a lot... also start slow and short...gradually build up distance and speed...it takes a lot of time and patience...got to get in shape so u can continue running 5 to 6 days a week...not 2 consecutive days off...then as time goes on i.e. weeks months and years u will see big improvements... Research foods like watermelon etc. That increase muscle elasticity... Beats and beat juice etc. Increase oxygen to muscles... And running physics so u don't waste energy twisting, squeezing hands too tight, 90 degrees elbow motion hip to shoulder balances legs stride and pace... It's said running is 80% mental and 20% physical...once u get the 20, the rest 80 is keeping clear mind and staying focused and push yourself.

So inspiring.

Great words of practical running and focus.

Could you do a short video or post about the kind of training you received while you were in college? Exercises, drills, etc. It seems like your improvement in college was huge, so that would be of great help :)

Awesome story, thanks for sharing with us.

Shame on your teacher I had a teacher like that and I hate art to this day shouted at me for being unable to draw because of headaches. I can see your dedicated you look lean and strong. Its clear you've invested a lot of time and effort. I run myself and I was lean also. Now recovering from sickness and I am getting there.

a lot of motivation from you story thxxxxxxxxxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for sharing you story!

Great story thanks for sharing

Awesome video! Ty

22min 5k is very good

The vocal fry is strong. :) It's a great story of perseverance.

Love your story, keep it up.

Nice to see that you took this "running shaming" as a positive experience and eventually "took the souls" of your gym teachers. Most people your age would curl up in a fetal position and yearn for a safe space so they wouldn't be offended.

Great story !

At 11:19 I could only guess that you were referring to a 16 min PR in the 5k, but that's definitely too fast.

Inspirational thanks 👍

kudos to you,its a great story

Amazing story!

What's up with the massive watches for pro runners? I've got a small fitbit 😂😂😂

Never seen the front of those jackets, in real life.

you're gorgeous !

Haha that made me laugh that the PE coach said if you can't run a 6:00 half mile you're not trying. I think I could honestly almost walk that. :)

What did you do when you are at the gym for the first time?

Great. You are self motivated.

Awesome!

heya.. what do you think about running and getting breast implant? i run and do weights at same time.. wanting to get better proportion.. so thinking of implants..

Good for you!

running 2 miles in 11 minutes would mean about 3:25/km pace or a 17 minute 5k pace. That's blindingly quick to most!

So what's your half marathon time?

I applaud the effort. That being said, I have seen a handful of vids of in-shape women in their 20s seeing if they could run a marathon without training. Every one of them posted times that would qualify them for Boston. Interesting how warped a view of the world you get through social media.

I hope I can find a girl that likes running. I see so many girls running out but when I talk to my friends almost no one likes to run! (Oh irony haha). For now, the occasional guy running buddy will have to do.

You say you could only run 2miles in 11mins and that was awful....most people can’t do that

Camilla cabello in the thumbnail

Like, like, like.

your pretty

You say the word "Like", like a lot!

Your title needs an edit. You were not a non runner. Though your story is inspiring, you just increased your pace and trained hard. Congratulations!

now do a 100 miles!

She is sweet looking for a athlete.

Nice reflexion but you should like ease up on the like word... You must've said it like 500 times in 5mn... Just sayin'

because you are a snow flake honey!!!