First 5K in a long time

ladderguy055

Ok, so I have enjoyed running for a long timebut haven't been able to do it comfortably in a long time. In early 2000's i was running alot of 5k's and worked up to a marathon. After the marathon i had knee problems to slowed my running, which added weight which slowed my running and...(you can see the pattern). So I started using MFP back in January and have dropped 50+ pounds and this past July 4th I was able to comfortably run my first 5K in about 10 years (and at about an 8+ min pace). What was even more exciting was I was able to run with my daughter (of course she beat me by about 2 minutes).

wjkirby

Congrats! Your story is almost the same as mine! I'm working towards running the half in Cincinnati next May but currently training for my first 5k in eight years this Labor Day.

Hannahrenee86

Way to go! That is exciting. I did my first 5k and my second 5k this past May/June and I have fallen in love with running.

27strange

That's awesome! Congrats on being able to work back to a 5k! And to do it with your daughter!!

I too have had knee troubles and it has definitely set my running back off an on over the last 10 years. I used to enjoy 5 miles a day and hope to get back to that at some point. RIght now, I am able to complete a 5k run a couple times per week but deal with swelling and my time is slow. Congrats again and thanks for the inspiration, enjoy your running!

Athena413

That's awesome! I'm fairly new to running but just ran my 4th 5K last night! Keep it up!!

wadesha

congratulations training and can't wait for my first 5k!