Finished my first race

Annadel

I did my first 5k officially today. I loved every bit of the whole experience. I am not a runner and never thought I could do this. Somewhere along the line over last year I got into running 3-5 miles few times/week. However nothing prepared me for the amazing experience that I went thru today. I just feel I turned a new leaf in my book.

A friend was registering for her first marathon and that inspired me to sign up for my first race. My goal was to do it under 30 min and when I crossed the finish line I saw 27:55 on the clock. The most amazing feeling ever. I felt so accomplished. This is Nothing compared to the half and full marathoners. For a first time official racer , this felt super awesome. I can only imagine the sense if achievement when they must cross the line.

I am humbled by this experience. The finish line, the supporters along the way and my most incredible husband and 2 kids who woke up so early to come support me.

Thank to MFP from the bottom of my heart. Read many threads to prep myself mentally .

Heirgreat

That is a great achievement --congrats to you-maybe I will try to do it-I am walking a lot but really think a 5K would be a new milestone-thanks for the inspiration

wheird

Fantastic job, OP! I'm hoping to do this myself sometime this year.

poke987

Bravo!!

RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle

Well done!

Annadel

For those thinking abt it, please register for one. The feeling of pride is such a great motivator. It's no more about dieting, weight loss, working out. It's such a different genre of activity that it will boost your confidence multi folds.