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I did my first 5K today!! NSV!!

crazylizz
crazylizz Posts: 47 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Well I did my first 5k. It took me 65 minutes but I did it. I am 50 yrs old, 343 lbs and only started working out 2 months ago.
Yahoo!!

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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    That's fantastic!! A huge congratulations is due :D
    Every time you do it, your time will improve (or so I hear)! I'm thrilled for you :D
    Well done and keep up the great work!
  • m_wilh
    m_wilh Posts: 362 Member
    That is truly AWESOME! You should be very proud of yourself!!!
  • wmlpd6
    wmlpd6 Posts: 135
    Congratulations. An achievement you should be proud of!
  • fpgessel
    fpgessel Posts: 18 Member
    My friend and I just finished ours today. You have so much to be proud of. It's hard getting into shape, but totally worth it! Keep up the hard work!
  • melmarler
    melmarler Posts: 23
    Go get 'em! Fantastic! Sign up for your next one right away. It becomes more addictive than potato chips.
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
    I think you are awesome!! Tears of joy for you!!! Keep it up..you rock!!!!
  • janf15
    janf15 Posts: 242 Member
    Congratulations. That is awesome. I started running when I was 52.

    Remember your time today is your personal best - until you get a better time.
  • anewattitude
    anewattitude Posts: 483 Member
    That is fantastic!!!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing. It is truly inspiring to hear successes like this!
  • Mommawarrior
    Mommawarrior Posts: 897 Member
    That is absolutely fantastic. GREAT JOB!
  • hozik
    hozik Posts: 369 Member
    How fantastic! Way to Go!:flowerforyou:
  • glockster972
    glockster972 Posts: 704 Member
    Very good. Congrats!
  • bstilland
    bstilland Posts: 122 Member
    Congratulations!!! Keep up the great work and commitment to becoming strong and healthy. Remember who good this felt if & when you hit a lull or get discouraged. What a great victory!
  • beachgirl667
    beachgirl667 Posts: 55 Member
    That's FANTASTIC!!! and a great accomplishment:) Congratulations!!
  • fitnfreeme
    fitnfreeme Posts: 102 Member
    Awesome job!! Great!!
  • bluangelz
    bluangelz Posts: 33 Member
    Absolutely AWESOME!!! You ROCK! :happy: :happy: :happy:
  • KeepOnMoving
    KeepOnMoving Posts: 383 Member
    Absolutely fabulous! What a wonderful accomplishment! Happy trails to future run/ walks! :happy:
  • up2me2lose20
    up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
    Way to set a goal and achieve!! Hope you had a fun & fantastic experience.
  • paulwgun
    paulwgun Posts: 439 Member
    Thats fantastic, well done you !!!!!!!!! I started my 5k journey today after a glitch last week im doing the C25K programme and you have inspired me THANK YOU
  • gbelltx
    gbelltx Posts: 142
    Congrats!! Once you get the first one, there will be more to come!!
  • crazylizz
    crazylizz Posts: 47 Member
    WoW! Thanks for the out pouring of support! I love MFP. I may still be "morbidly obese" but your support makes me believe I can do this!
  • up2me2lose20
    up2me2lose20 Posts: 360 Member
    Crazylizz, you CAN do this! I have always made one excuse after the other for not exercising and getting into shape. I began this healthy lifestyle change in January of 2011. Then I started the C25K program in April and ran my first 5K in July. Running a 5K is something I was always told I could never do because of a medical condition I have. Since July I have run 3 5K's! I just love it. And I just printed forms for a holiday 5K T-Day weekend! I will never be the fastest or ever finish in the top 5 or 10 or whatever, but I can finish and I can finish stronger than I did the last time! And that's what you can do too--set a goal and achieve it...just for YOU! :happy:
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