uh oh...

bornofthorns

...the Choco Chunk (that's me) just messed around and ran a 5k! I just started moving, got into a good rhythm, and next thing you know I hit it. I can't believe. It tied my best pace and bested my furthest distance by 6/10 of a mile. I was never a runner, and with the help of C25K, MFP, a lot of reading, support and God I achieved this goal. As a point of inspiration, I started this journey at 357, and I accomplished this at around 280. So for those of you who may be in Two-riffic territory, just know you don't have to be in One-derland to get moving. Just one foot in front of another, CI/CO and the things you read on here all the time. Let's keep it moving!

A pic from the beginning of this journey:


Here is a pic from the end of my run today:

mockchoc

That is something to be very proud of for sure! Great job.

bornofthorns

thanks, Mock!

auburnlady78

That's awesome! Have to agree it is diffidently some thing to be proud of.. Congrats

jenlarz

Good story, Great inspiration! Love C25K!!

Spresto2

EEEEEKS! Good work, Good Job! I ran my first 5K a couple years ago, on a HOT August day~ 90 degrees (really didn't THINK about that before I signed up and said OK!). I about died...when I got to the end, I drank 3 bottles of water in under 3 minutes. It was insane, the first bottle I think went down in one gulp! I remember thinking...this HAS to be done...with every mile. Afterwords, I celebrated with my runner buddies with a beer and pasta. That is a good memory. Nothing like the first time! It's sooooooooo awesome to know you did something that at one point you may have thought, "yeah those people can have it".

PS. hahaha, you said "uh oh..." (that's what made me look):laugh:

1Scientist

Wow! Your post made me so happy! I am on day 3 of a similar 5K program and cant wait to share your accomplishment.

Congrats! You look great!

athyraslove

Great job, you're amazing!

Gr8ChangesAhead

whoop whoop awesome going

mluxo91

You look really GREAT! and your progress shows!

sukiwabi

Nice! I love the post run look on you've got going on there. Proud that you just kicked some *kitten*!

Dunkirk

Congratulations, and thanks for the inspiration :-)

Peachy1962

GOOD for YOU!!! everyday you getting stronger and running further!!! Proud of ya!! I may never be able to run but I am getting stronger just by doing a lil more everyday and thanking the Good Lord above for the chance to get out there and make the changes that need to be made!!

You changing your life for the better and wishing all the Blessings that life has to offer!! :flowerforyou:



Sharon xxx

bornofthorns

Thank all of you. It is funny the wells you dig into when you are trying to get that little extra during a run or working out. Often I think about the stories I see on here, or a MFP friend's update and go, "I have to at least match that" or "I need a little more to have a story to tell." On the other side, I think about me tired after walking a couple of blocks or MFP users that are just getting started and just want to be able to give them a goal. That is what I love about this community. The shared experience and how each of us helps the other to transcend.

...And that look was me debating if I wanted to try and throw down another quarter mile just to screw with my own mind...lol

camper2022

Wow! Congratulations keep on runnin!

mambagirl

Congratulations on your accomplishment!!!

proudmommy1003

Congrats. I see a big difference in your face.
Keep it up

hollynono

Good for you - you look fantastic!

marick01

WOW CONGRATS!!!! Such an inspiration!

Moran829

congrats on a job well done.....I am in that twos zone and just starting on my weight loss journey on here....inspired!:flowerforyou:

dlanoux

Awesome! Keep up the good work! You are doing great!

Destanie_Robyn

Great job!

misscaseymac

Wow look at you !!!

angelams1019

omg I literally LOLed @ Choco Chunk!! hahahaha Love it!!

Congrats babe! Thats awesome!! :drinker:

Anna_Joys_Journey

Congratulations!!

I am still in "two-riffic territory" (I like that!), but on my way to "ONEderland". I start C25K today. I'm apprehensive...but ready to do this!

Good job to you!!!

TMcChamp

AWESOME WORK! well done!

PS i love that you took a pic! I shgould have taken one the other day when i ate and then ran... 2km in there may have been vomit!

bornofthorns

AWESOME WORK! well done!

PS i love that you took a pic! I shgould have taken one the other day when i ate and then ran... 2km in there may have been vomit!

Sometimes a lil unplanned vomiting is the sign of a good workout. I have a friend that is a big runner, they shared (I have no idea why) about how one time they ran until they peed them self on a bench. I would take vomiting over that!

lcantrell65

That Chocochunk comment was really funny. I have a friend who named her evil alter-ego that made her want to eat. I thought I might name mine too. You have inspired me now. I think my alter ego will be called the vanilla puff!

Great job. And you can see the look of achievement in your photo! Keep it up.

TabbiKat15

Great Job! I really want to do a 5K! But I've just learned running on elipitical feels quite different than running on actual pavement. How long does it normally take to get to that level?

bornofthorns

That Chocochunk comment was really funny. I have a friend who named her evil alter-ego that made her want to eat. I thought I might name mine too. You have inspired me now. I think my alter ego will be called the vanilla puff!

Great job. And you can see the look of achievement in your photo! Keep it up.

I like Vanilla Puff...much less disparaging than Cream Puff...lol
Side note: cream puffs are delicious and I just made myself hungry!

sandhillsmom

Way to go! You are motivating and so encouraging !! Congrats on the 5K and the loss so far!!