NSV! 5K Training!

JengaJess

I made a post on here a while ago about being able to run for the first time in my life. I was in a car accident about 2.5 years ago, breaking my leg in two places and my neck in four. I was in a wheel chair for a few months, transitioning to walking with a walker and cane, and finally without any help! I put on about 20 lbs during recovery, and have lost half that weight already. I'm stronger than I've ever been. So I decided to continue to challenge myself and sign up for a 5k, which I've been training for this past month or so.
I started training on the treadmill to get my pace down. I started with just being able to run 20 minutes straight, without stopping. Then I made it my goal to run the whole length of a 5k, no matter how many times I had to stop and take a breather. Or run a little slower. Or even walk for a little. Then I finally started to run outside, first for 20 minutes straight. Then for 30. Then for 35.
Today I mapped out a run in my neighborhood that was just over 3.1 miles. I stretched a bit, took a swig of water, put on my running playlist and I was off.
I ran the length of a 5k in 32 min and 44 seconds!!!
I still have over a month left to train, and I'm excited to continue to challenge myself. By May 24th, I'm hoping to run that 5k in 30 minutes!
I'm just proud that I have even made it this far.
:flowerforyou: Good luck to everyone! Continue to motivate and inspire yourselves! :flowerforyou:

Rockstar_JILL

That is definitely something to be proud of!!! Fantastic!!!! Keep up the great work!! You WILL do it!!

TriNoob

Congrats! That's got to be a great feeling. Keep it up and I'm sure you'll reach your goal.

Springfield1970

Wow! Wow! Wow!

You'll eventually be in the low 20 mins. I bet. Good luck and well done!

Play_outside

Wow!!! What a fantastic NSV! Your time is great for 5k so far too!

elghee123

May is almost near and I am no way near that 30mins of running too. For you, you are kicking it and keep going!