NSV with pics: My first 5K

MichelleB69

I just completed my first 5K yesterday and met my goal of running it in under 31:00. Official time was 30:52 and I was #30 of 77 in my age catagory (40-44, I'm 42). I have NEVER been a runner, so I am pretty damn proud of myself. I started strength training & walk/jogging in mid-March and had to run for 1 min/walk for 1min at first. Now I can easily run 2 miles w/o stopping and even ran my entire 5K w/o stopping AND sprinted the last .25 miles!

I started MFP in March at 157. I now weigh 145. Here are some comparision pics; the first one is from a few years ago....at my heaviest: 172. The one on the right was taken right after my race on Sat: approx 145 lbs. I only weigh myself once a month, so not entirely sure of current weight. But this journey is as much about getting my head in the right place as well as my health....and I LOVE feeling strong and healthy!!

thin4life67

Congrats!!

pyroxian

I just completed my first 5K yesterday and met my goal of running it in under 31:00. Official time was 30:52 and I was #30 of 77 in my age catagory (40-44, I'm 42). I have NEVER been a runner, so I am pretty damn proud of myself. I started strength training & walk/jogging in mid-March and had to run for 1 min/walk for 1min at first. Now I can easily run 2 miles w/o stopping and even ran my entire 5K w/o stopping AND sprinted the last .25 miles!

I started MFP in March at 157. I now weigh 145. Here are some comparision pics; the first one is from a few years ago....at my heaviest: 172. The one on the right was taken right after my race on Sat: approx 145 lbs. I only weigh myself once a month, so not entirely sure of current weight. But this journey is as much about getting my head in the right place as well as my health....and I LOVE feeling strong and healthy!!

Congrats! That's fantastic and you look amazing. WTG!

taiyola

Inspiring! I hope to be able to do similar in a few months! Keep at it, you did awesome! :bigsmile:

dramaligre

Congratulations, running a marathon is one of my goals acutally. That is awesome!!!

bigalfantasy2004

I just completed my first 5K yesterday and met my goal of running it in under 31:00. Official time was 30:52 and I was #30 of 77 in my age catagory (40-44, I'm 42). I have NEVER been a runner, so I am pretty damn proud of myself. I started strength training & walk/jogging in mid-March and had to run for 1 min/walk for 1min at first. Now I can easily run 2 miles w/o stopping and even ran my entire 5K w/o stopping AND sprinted the last .25 miles!

I started MFP in March at 157. I now weigh 145. Here are some comparision pics; the first one is from a few years ago....at my heaviest: 172. The one on the right was taken right after my race on Sat: approx 145 lbs. I only weigh myself once a month, so not entirely sure of current weight. But this journey is as much about getting my head in the right place as well as my health....and I LOVE feeling strong and healthy!!

That's awesome! Great job!

MichelleB69

Not sure why the photos won't show...tried making the IMG lower case, but then it would tell me the file had been moved? Sorry, my first attempt at trying to post a pic on the forums.

ETA: Finally figured it out

_Sally_

Wow!! Fantastic!! That is a very respectable 5k time, even for seasoned runners. You must be so proud. You go girl!

MichelleB69

Thank you!

sms9497

Congratulations! I really appreciate your story because I have similiar amount of wieght to lose. SW of 168 and going for 140. Good to know it is possbile! Take care and keep up the good work!

crazyears

Wow , good for you. You look amazing and have accomplished so much.

Kansas_Michelle

You look AWESOME! Just out of curiosity, how tall are you? I'd LOVE to look that good at 145! I'm only 5'2", tho.

maddymama

You look great.
Awesome job running. That is a great time for your 5K.

MichelleB69

Sexyrexy12; I am 5'5" and THANK YOU...I feel pretty awesome!

Arizona_JR

So awesome!!! Congrats on the time and great attitude! I love reading race reports.