My first timed 5k!

themyriadthings

Congratulations! I run my first timed 5K next month, and my goal is to run the whole way. I have a feeling my time will be a lot longer than 35 minutes though - probably more like 55! But as long as I finish, I will be glad

jillybeanruns

Well done! Congrats on meeting both your goals Started looking for your next 5K yet?

keith0373

When is your next one?

maureensm

Nice job! That is an EXCELLENT first 5k time. You should be very proud!!!

iavue

great job! last year I started my 5k journey and did really good but have only done one this year. I would like to start again, I slowly starting to pick up running again. Took me 30mins to do 2.5 miles yesterday, where it use to take 30mins to do 3 miles.

dj_stevie_c

Awesome job!

I'm considering doing my first 5k charity run in December. Never done anything quite like it before but I really like the idea. Plus it's a cause I love so why not get out there and do it? Today I walked 3.7 miles and I think with a bit more training I could've jogged that.

kdiamond

That's amazing! My first I ran in 32:30, and I trained pretty hard for it, so I think that's a pretty darn good accomplishment woman! And to think where you were and where you've come to...awesome!

LotusF1ower

Hello!

I just finished the Dallas Komen Race for the Cure. It was my first timed 5k.

First of all, I am NOT a fast runner. I set 2 personal goals for myself: 1.) to JOG the whole thing, non-stop, without any walking intervals and 2.) to finish in less than 35 minutes (a nice, slightly less than 12 minute mile pace).

And I did it!! I made BOTH of my goals ;-) I jogged non-stop... I stepped up it up when I could and kept a steady pace throughout. I finished just barely under 35 minutes (the official race times aren't out yet).

Let me also say that 113 lbs ago, this never would have been possible! I couldn't even freakin' WALK a mile in under 20 minutes, so a 12 minute mile pace is pretty good for someone like me. And, 113 lbs ago, I was wearing a XXL --which I stretched out because it was too tight-- and today I wore a medium that fit quite nicely :-)

I'm happy with my time, excited about making both my goals, and proud of myself for making good on a promise I made to myself!

WTG!!! You know now you are addicted don't you :laugh:

You have every right to be proud of yourself too!! :flowerforyou: