1st 5K in 29:29 & Now Addicted

skingszoo

So I ran my first 5K yesterday. Well my first race EVER. I just started "running" 4 weeks ago and wasn't very strick with it. Anyways I finished in 29:29. I was SHOCKED!!! My goal was to hopefully run the whole thing and not stop and get done in at least 45 minutes. Wow did I blow myself away. I finished 16th out of 63 in my division. That is INSANE!!!! I finished 142nd out of 1100 which isn't too bad either. Anyways I am still on such a high and can't wait for another one but man my hips HURT. I'm plunging right in and have signed up for a half marathon in 4 months. EECK! I am still shocked that in 4 months I have lost 43lbs and went from being depressed and not motivated to so happy!!! Happy Monday MFP peeps!

zoombie_bear

bravo, bravo and bravo!!!
I'm very happy, now I need to run one too. lol
you did great ask you hubby for a massage you deserve it
Great progress, you are my hero!

coderedcoderedjkjk

GREAT JOB!!!! I'm looking forward to signing up for some 5k's as well!

CaptainGordo

THAT IS AMAZING!!! Make sure you rest up, though. :laugh: Best wishes with your next race!

Runnergirl0430

Girl, you just wait! The longer distance races are even more addictive! Good luck to you!! :0)

admmommy

I am signed up for my first 5K which is also my first race ever on June 12th. I am so excited and cannot wait and I have the same goal to finish under 45 minutes. You did awesome and keep it up with the great transformation into a new and happier you

UpToAnyCool

Great job - I hope to be that fast someday! :flowerforyou:

fitnhealthyccthatsme

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your story!

ksharon22

Way to go! I just did my first 5k a couple of weeks ago and am hooked as well...haven't signed up for longer distance races yet but plan to someday after I get some more 5k's under my belt.

5kforme

Way to go! It was my desire to be able to run a 5k that lead me to this website. I'm running my first one on 6/4 and my goal was the same as yours - I would have been thrilled to finish in 45 minutes. Your success has motivated me to reconsider - maybe I can do it in under 40. Thanks for sharing your amazing success, and good luck with your half marathon training!

OttawaJeannie

Congrats! Stories like yours are very inspiring to me.

I have just started *walking* 5k-s. On June 8, I am going to start with a local running club and at the end of the 11 week program (I think it's 11 weeks) I should be able to run 3k without stopping. I'll believe it when I see it. LOL.

In June 2012, I'm going to meet three friends in Seattle and we're going to run our first 5k together

I'm actually hoping to be able to easily run a 10k by then...

katapple

I'm so impressed!! Congrats! Races are my favorite I'm also doing a half in Sept, good luck!

debbiequack

Way to GO!!!!

Debbie

WolffEarl

Wow, that is very impressive indeed. With all these folks talking about those 1/2 marathons (never officially ran one myself, although have done the 10 K) I might have to sign up for one also. Way to inspire us.

maninprogress

Awesome! Congrats!

mummum2

Fantastic, well done!

Awesomom

WTG g/f!!!!!!! This past weekend I just walked my first 5K. It was the GREAT STRIDES walk to fight Cystic Fibrosis. My step-daughter lost her battle with CF in December & I did the walk to honor her. It was the first walk that I have EVER done!!! I've only been "walking" for a few months and like you, am totally hooked!!! Maybe someday I'll start running!!! lol
Keep it going girl, we are all on this journey together. God is good & HE will get us to the destination!!! Woo Hoo!!!!

Friska_

You are awesome, you will be running a marathon before you know it! :happy:

claire_b79

Good for you! Congrats!!

kbdelarosa

That is sick timing for a first 5K.....WOW WOW WOW....Great job!

kbdelarosa

PS....I think you need to play the lotto with 29 as a number now!

nikki_zav

Congrats!! That is awesome!

skingszoo

PS....I think you need to play the lotto with 29 as a number now!

Me too! That;s my favorite Nascar driver as well