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Not Much, Just A New Best Time

Scorpiomom222
Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I have bested my 5K running time yet again, but I improved my time by 1 minute 20 seconds in just a few days!!! My old time had been 35 minutes 30 seconds, then the other day, I beat it and got 34:55. This morning, I TOTALLY surprised myself by running 33:25!!!! That's about 11 minutes 8 seconds a mile. I couldn't believe it! I expected to only beat my time by 15-20 seconds. haha I'm so happy right now. May not be a big deal to non-runners, but it's a big accomplishment for runners. :bigsmile:

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  • girlruns
    girlruns Posts: 344
    Congrats on the new PR! It is such an awesome feeling everytime you do better, and what a great way to bring in the Christmas weekend!

    (BTW, I think you need to change your name to I_AM_A_RUNNER!)
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    Congrats on the new PR! It is such an awesome feeling everytime you do better, and what a great way to bring in the Christmas weekend!

    (BTW, I think you need to change your name to I_AM_A_RUNNER!)

    You know, I think that would be alot better. Instead of telling everyone what I WANT to do, maybe I should tell them what I can already do! You're so smart, and thank you!
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Great job! Improving on your PR is always a great feeling. Its that feeling that you pushed yourself as hard as you could.... and you survived!
    Fabulous job! And good job getting a workout in during this holiday season!
  • Suedre
    Suedre Posts: 435 Member
    Sweet! Good for you. I still cant quite maintain a 10 minute mile for more than a mile or so. I read that intervals really help speed it up, but I'm pretty sure my course has intervals built in. (The inclines are crazy and plentiful). On long runs (5+), it's best if I stay between 12 and 12:30 minute miles or I peter out. I hope to get to a consistant 11 minute mile for the longs and 10 or less for 5K or shorter. We'll see.

    Again, congrats to you!!! PRs are awesome. :D
  • stewster123
    stewster123 Posts: 56
    GREAT JOB! I'm so happy for you! Keep up the great work! Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on your progress! :)
  • maroon58
    maroon58 Posts: 289 Member
    yea, thats awesome!!!!
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    I'm not a runner (maybe someday...), but I know that's a big deal!! Way to go!!
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    Thanks, Kath. :) Most non-runners are like one minute faster? So?.... haha Cuz they don't get it. Thank you.
  • skinnyack
    skinnyack Posts: 683
    Awesome! HUGE DEAL! Congrats- what a good present to yourself! :drinker:
  • HIzara
    HIzara Posts: 187
    Great job!!!! I remember what that felt like when I went from running a 13 min mile to a 11 min mile!!! It was the best evening of my life! :):flowerforyou:
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    Thank you. I was very happy. And I'll check back with you guys when I can do a nine minute mile!
  • jimmydeanbakker
    jimmydeanbakker Posts: 333
    It is a big deal. I hope that you keep running because it's not only good for exercising, but it helps relieve stress.
  • Stooooo
    Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
    Nice work Becky!
  • Scorpiomom222
    Scorpiomom222 Posts: 1,462 Member
    Thank you guys!!!
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