Ran my first 5k today - age 40!

buffalogal42
buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I ran my first mile since high school back in October (always thought I “hated running” even though I love working out.)

And today I ran my first ever official timed 5k — no stopping and I finished under my goal of 36 minutes — ended right around 35 min. I know that’s not fast but it was a huge accomplishment for me!!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m thankful for all the advice and support given on these forums. Now off to enjoy some turkey!!

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Great result! Any plans for more races?
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited November 2017
    See if there is a Park Run in your area. Timed 5K every Saturday. Still trying to beat 30 mins (so close).

    And enjoy the turkey.
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    Awesome!
  • MrsLannister
    MrsLannister Posts: 347 Member
    Congrats!!
  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    Great result! Any plans for more races?
    You know, I think there might be! It was actually enjoyable!!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Well done!
  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 1,214 Member
    buffalogal42 wrote: »
    It was actually enjoyable!!

    Way to go! Don't look now, but you might be hooked.
  • ck2d
    ck2d Posts: 372 Member
    Way to go! I started running this year at age 45. I'm up to 9 miles, no breaks. Keep it up!
  • kakaovanilya
    kakaovanilya Posts: 647 Member
    Congrats!
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Congrats, awesome milestone! That's a respectable time!
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Awesome! This was me last year. Feels so good right?
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    Awesome. That is a very good time. Congrats!!!
  • rgl536
    rgl536 Posts: 25 Member
    Great job!!!
  • amandaeve
    amandaeve Posts: 723 Member
    As a fellow 40 year-old, I commend you! :)
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    High-five! (I completed my first one today too ☺ )
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,658 Member
    Nice one, well done!!
  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    mph323 wrote: »
    High-five! (I completed my first one today too ☺ )
    Awesome! Great job!
  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Congrats, awesome milestone! That's a respectable time!

    Just checked the official time - 35:13 ... I finished in the top 25% of all runners (a lot of people walked). I definitely ate/drank more calories than I burned off but it was worth it! :p:p:p
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    You are amazing! Congrats!
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,741 Member
    When I did my first 5k I was amazed at how much fun it was. I did another a couple of months later and it wasn't quite as exciting, but I improved my time by 2 minutes, so I knew I wanted to keep doing them. That led to 10ks and HMs, and after a few years to marathons. It truly is addictive.
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    buffalogal42 wrote: »
    lorrpb wrote: »
    Congrats, awesome milestone! That's a respectable time!

    Just checked the official time - 35:13 ... I finished in the top 25% of all runners (a lot of people walked). I definitely ate/drank more calories than I burned off but it was worth it! :p:p:p

    Fantastic!
  • Ann262
    Ann262 Posts: 266 Member
    Congratulations!!!!!!
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    That's awesome!! Many independent running stores do a weekly group run that's typically free. Its not usually a timed run but you might meet other runners and enjoy the group atmosphere. Some have ladies only runs and often will offer a discount on stuff after. Support your local running stores, they are disappearing because of online stores. And they are usually the ones that sponsor local races.

    Congrats to you!!
  • lili200
    lili200 Posts: 200 Member
    Way to go girl!!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Congratulations! That's a great run and very good time. Well done on your first 5K!

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