Ran my first 5k today - age 40!
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buffalogal42
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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!!
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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Great result! Any plans for more races?1
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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.2 -
Awesome!1
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Congrats!!1
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BrianSharpe wrote: »Great result! Any plans for more races?
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Well done!1
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buffalogal42 wrote: »It was actually enjoyable!!
Way to go! Don't look now, but you might be hooked.4 -
Way to go! I started running this year at age 45. I'm up to 9 miles, no breaks. Keep it up!2
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Congrats!2
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Congrats, awesome milestone! That's a respectable time!1
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Awesome! This was me last year. Feels so good right?1
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Awesome. That is a very good time. Congrats!!!1
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Great job!!!1
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As a fellow 40 year-old, I commend you!1
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High-five! (I completed my first one today too ☺ )3
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Nice one, well done!!1
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You are amazing! Congrats!1
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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.1
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