I ran my first 5K!

christy3565

I started my journey to getting healthy on April 1 of 2012. To date I have lost almost 90 pounds. I decided a few months ago I would start running a little bit. This past Saturday the 3rd, a day before I am officially in my mid 40's, I ran my first 5K. My goal was not to win, but to finish and run the entire race. I did it! My time was slow, just over 42 minutes, but I paced myself. Crossing the finish line to the cheers of the other runners and my family was so motivating! I had tears knowing that I had done what I set out to do. If you are running and thinking of entering a race DO IT! I have such a sense of accomplishment now and more motivated than ever to lose the extra 60 pounds that I want to lose.

This picture is me on the left when I started my jouney 90 pounds heavier and the right before the race started. My next 45 years will be the healthiest I've ever been :happy:

christy3565

Thank you and I can't figure out how to get the pic there lol.

starmickey03

I started my journey to getting healthy on April 1 of 2012. To date I have lost almost 90 pounds. I decided a few months ago I would start running a little bit. This past Saturday the 3rd, a day before I am officially in my mid 40's, I ran my first 5K. My goal was not to win, but to finish and run the entire race. I did it! My time was slow, just over 42 minutes, but I paced myself. Crossing the finish line to the cheers of the other runners and my family was so motivating! I had tears knowing that I had done what I set out to do. If you are running and thinking of entering a race DO IT! I have such a sense of accomplishment now and more motivated than ever to lose the extra 60 pounds that I want to lose.

This picture is me on the left when I started my jouney 90 pounds heavier and the right before the race started. My next 45 years will be the healthiest I've ever been :happy:

Fixed the pic for you! ;-)

And that is awesome! I envy people who run lol

DumePoint

Awesome Job! Hello my name is Jonna. I to am thinking about running a 5K. I am just starting out and was wondering how you began training? Did you have a routine? Any info would be great...and again fantasic job!

Krista916

Congratulations! Job well done!!

christy3565

Thanks everyone!

Jonna I did the C25K app. LOVED it. When I started I couldn't run a block but I did the 3 miles. That app is perfect as it builds you up slowly to run the 5K

christy3565

Thanks! I can not get this pic to post on my original post. Must be the work computer, certainly not me lol

toque_de_miel

congrats on your race and your amazing progress!

isn't it a thrill, running a race?? lol. i ran my first race on new years eve of last year and it was only a 2-miler but i was hooked!! i've run two 5k's since then. it's addicting

Iron_Lotus

Fantastic!

harleygroomer

YOU GO CHICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BobcatGirl110

first of all you look fabulous! second of all congrats on your run....my first is this Thursday and I am now starting to get nervous so you are officially my hero as a veteran 5K'er that I can look up to !!!!!!!!! :drinker:

christy3565

I can see myself getting addicted to these really fast. I think it's going to be much easier when I reach my goal weight too.

I am running a color run in a couple of weeks. THAT is going to be a blast! lol

christy3565

Thank you and good luck! You are going to LOVE it! You know running with everyone the miles didn't seem as long as when I'm running alone. Crossing that finish line? BEST. FEELING. EVER!!!

lexibelk

Nice work! I remember that feeling!

Joreanasaurous

Awesome Job! Hello my name is Jonna. I to am thinking about running a 5K. I am just starting out and was wondering how you began training? Did you have a routine? Any info would be great...and again fantasic job!

Look into C25K. There are all kinds of apps and podcasts for it. I am just about to finish it and so far so good. Plus there is a group on the forums that is dedicated to it, so lots of support and information.

To the OP, congrats! That must be an amazing feeling and you should be so proud of yourself.

P3MK

Well done, and you look amazing!

stealthSLOTH

I can see myself getting addicted to these really fast. I think it's going to be much easier when I reach my goal weight too.

I am running a color run in a couple of weeks. THAT is going to be a blast! lol

Well done! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

You are going to love the Color Run!
PS: Wear some Eye Protection for the Color Run!

lisaanne1369

Good job ! I can't waite for the weather to break so I can run some 5 -k this fall !

kmellinger109

YAY for you!!!!! You should be SO proud of yourself. I also just recently ran my first 5k. I know how great I felt when I crossed that finish line. I never thought I would make it past that 5k mark but I just ran 5 miles last week. I now have hopes of running a 10k very soon. Keep up the hard work and never give up!

liormintz

Your amazing and i know exactly how it feels I'm in the same boat myself a month ago i ran for the first time in my life 5km and 3 days ago i made 10 KM it was hard i finished it limping but i made it ......I don't know you but I'm very proud of you.

amandzor

Awesome job! I've got my first one scheduled for October. Can't wait!

nessa2BFit

Great job!!! i loved reading your story... i just started C25K and am getting ready to run day 3!!! i have signed up for my first ever 5K on Oct 27!!! so inspiring great job!!!

TriShamelessly

Congrats!

Self_Control_Freak

I'm on week 6 of C25K, and I may be running as early as the first week of September. Congratulations on your victory!

Angimom

Great Job! I am still debating if I want to run in public or not! I am super excited for you!

resilient86

Great job!!! Your time is great for your first 5k :flowerforyou:

65svtfastback

Congrats!!! So much fun!!

newfielover

Fantastic work!!! So proud of you for running the whole time!

kw67

Congrats! the C25K app is wonderful. It makes look at small goals instead of the overall goal

kiddoc88

congrats! such a great feeling!

christy3565

I was honestly very worried about how I would look but you know what? NO ONE looked twice at me. In fact the guy that won the race was one that cheered me on and talked to me after about how great I did with my first race. The camaraderie with those running really is amazing. No one left until the last runner was in