5k NSV

Ninjitsu

Let me start out by saying.... I hate running!

I started walking back in August of 2010. I walked and walked as the pounds came off, but I was reluctant to start jogging.

About a month ago, I jogged for the first time and managed a single mile before falling back to a fast paced walk.

Nevertheless, I had signed up for a 5k (which took place yesterday). My expectation was to pull off the ~3.11 miles in about 50 minutes. My goal was simply to finish my dreaded first 5k.

Something unexpected happened though. Through all the wheezing, phlegm, and pain I NEVER SLOWED TO A WALK! I jogged the full 5k and maintained over 6mph!

I finished with a time of 30.43 minutes. I took 11th in my class and 55th overall (out of more than 200).

At least I didn't die!

tannaleigh

WOW! great job! Its amazing when our body does more than we think possible! I learn that every week while doing the c25k program! My goal is to be able to run a 30min 5k by this fall! Great job!

bellyto5k

wooohooo!! Your story is the SAME as mine.. goals of just finish my first one, dont walk in my second one and I am doing my 3rd in June!! I AM NOT a runner, built for comfort not speed!! but it is amazing the changes your body can make in such a short time!

QueenofCups

Thank you for posting this!
I am about to start week 6 of Couch to 5K and everyone keeps asking me if I have signed up for a 5K yet. I am so scared to. IDK why. Its like I think I won't be able to make it, but I jogged on the treadmill for 2 miles last week. I was amazed I made it that far. Then Friday I struggled really bad, and I just knew I couldn't do a 5K.
But reading your story gives me hope. Maybe I can do it. Maybe I should sign up for a race.

Way to go on your accomplishment!!

allimax2002

Yay! Thats so awesome!! A 5K is my goal (one day) and I don't want to walk it either! I'm so happy to hear that its possible!!

hilhall822

That is fantastic! I'm working on the running, and one day I'll get to where you are! Great job! (Now when is your 10K?!?)

nikki_zav

Dang!!!! Congrats on the awesome run! I've been running for two years now and still an not at a 10 min mile! Totally jealous....in the best way possible Keep up the awesome work.

Angela4Health

That's incredible, good for you! Thanks for sharing!

amzywamzy

Nice! A job well done!

I just started my c25k program yesterday and can't wait to see how it will turn out in 9 weeks. Just to make sure that I follow through the program, I signed up for a 5k run that will be held in 10 weeks time!

What kind of challenges (if any) did you face while training for 5k?

FatUncleRob

I NEVER SLOWED TO A WALK! I jogged the full 5k and maintained over 6mph!

I finished with a time of 30.43 minutes. I took 11th in my class and 55th overall (out of more than 200).

That is awesome! Must be a great sense of achievement!
I've signed up for a 5K on June 21st and I have to admit I'm very nervous right now.

Ninjitsu

@ummamatullah: I actually had a lot going on emotionally in my life since my initial jog and was only able to motivate myself to jog/train about once a week.

Sadly, this time around I'm not a good example of "how to train." I just lucked out and was able to mentally overcome it.

At that, I would say the biggest challenge is to actually force yourself to train... no matter what. I wish I'd been able to put my whole heart into the training and that life would not have gotten in the way.

TheGoktor

That's brilliant!

I'll be doing D2W3 fo c25k tomorrow, and I have to say that yesterday was when something 'clicked' and I realised that not only am I capable of doing 5k in a few weeks' time, but that I actually enjoy running! Honestly, I never thought I'd say that!

So congrats to you - I hope you are incredibly proud of yourself!

beckyinma

Incredible accomplishment, congrats!