Did my first 5K!!

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ken_hogan
ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
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Ran my first 5K today!! Not an "official" race, but ran 3.1 miles today, outside, literally in 28+ years (last time I ran even 3 miles outside was my sophomore year in high school in cross country!). Ran it in 37 min 10 sec when I was expecting around 45 minutes or so....Woohoo!!!!
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  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
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    Awesome job!
  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
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    WOOT! WOOT! Way to go! I'm training for my first 5k myself.
  • mleech77
    mleech77 Posts: 557 Member
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    Way to go!
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
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    good for you... great accomplishment!
  • ohdearyme
    ohdearyme Posts: 6
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    congratulations!
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
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    Great job! You'll be running them for years to come!
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
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    Congrats on getting the job done! It is very humid here today but I ran as well.
  • JDySart777
    JDySart777 Posts: 270 Member
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    Congrats! Very inspirational!
  • asp415
    asp415 Posts: 1,492 Member
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    WONDERFUL! congrats... you did it! Be proud.
  • ktw102085
    ktw102085 Posts: 4
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    awesome job!
  • fidgit813
    fidgit813 Posts: 20 Member
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    Congrats! That's an awesome accomplishment!!!
  • squirrell79
    squirrell79 Posts: 154 Member
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    Great job! Keep up the terrific work!
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
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    Congratulations! My husband did his first 5 K June first. I'm sure you are proud! I'm proud of you too. :flowerforyou:
  • 18guyhornet
    18guyhornet Posts: 195 Member
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    That's awesome and should be a NSV!!!! Congrats!!!
  • betsij
    betsij Posts: 299 Member
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    Im Jealous! :wink:
    Doing C25K now...
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
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    Outstanding! Running has been a lifesaver for me! See you on the road! Good luck!
  • carbons2k
    carbons2k Posts: 383 Member
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    awesome! Cant wait till I do mine. I have till August!
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
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    Well done!
  • CindyRip
    CindyRip Posts: 166 Member
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    That is so great, hats off to your effort and time. I have my first 5 K in 12 days hoping it goes well. Hope this is the first of many more for you.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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    Ran my first 5K today!! Not an "official" race, but ran 3.1 miles today, outside, literally in 28+ years (last time I ran even 3 miles outside was my sophomore year in high school in cross country!). Ran it in 37 min 10 sec when I was expecting around 45 minutes or so....Woohoo!!!!

    Nice one!

    You do know you will get addicted now don't you :laugh: - but it is a worthwhile addiction :flowerforyou:

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