I kicked butt in my 5k

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taramaureen
taramaureen Posts: 569 Member
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Like serious butt. I started running again last March using the C25K program. My first 5k was in May of last year. My time was 39:58. Since then I've been running regularly and am training for my first half. I ran a 5k this morning as part of my half marathon training. My goal was to do it in 36 minutes. This is the first time I can really compare how "far" I've come as the other 5k's I've ran have either been with a stroller or on odd terrain or mud runs. Anyway, I kicked butt and placed 3rd for my age group with a time of 35 mins. 24 seconds! I feel awesome!

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  • jadesign19
    jadesign19 Posts: 512 Member
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    Inspirational!!!:drinker:
  • tonilizzy88
    tonilizzy88 Posts: 968 Member
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    fantastic thats amazing
  • czechmate823
    czechmate823 Posts: 89 Member
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    Way to go!! Hoping to kick butt like you in my first 5K this fall!! :)
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
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    Way to go!
  • carpp107
    carpp107 Posts: 99
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    Congrats!!!!! I too am working towards a strong 5K time....it's tough work!!!!!
  • amuhlou
    amuhlou Posts: 693 Member
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    Awesome! Dropping 4-5 minutes is no small feat!

    That reminds me, I need to sign up for one this year.
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
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    Great job!! I'm looking to hit my first under40 minute 5K this weekend, I think I can do it! Keep kicking butt in those 5K's and congrats on placing in your AG!! Way to go!
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
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    CONGRATULATIONS! GREAT JOB
  • TaraMKL
    TaraMKL Posts: 124 Member
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    So awesome!! congrats to you!
  • theoneandonlybrookie
    theoneandonlybrookie Posts: 341 Member
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    Congratulations!!! It's great to see hard work pay off!
  • barefoot76
    barefoot76 Posts: 314 Member
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    3rd place! Way to go!!!
  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
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    WOW! Great job!!! Love the pic too- that's a keeper!
  • BlackStarlight
    BlackStarlight Posts: 554 Member
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    oh very welldone!! :smile:
  • taramaureen
    taramaureen Posts: 569 Member
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    Thanks guys. I'm still feeling awesome about this small victory!
  • IRun4Me_12
    IRun4Me_12 Posts: 240 Member
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    Way to go! I hope to be posting this in a few months for myself :)
  • DinoSaurous
    DinoSaurous Posts: 72 Member
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    Amazing. You should be so proud of yourself!
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
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    Yay, You! :drinker: :flowerforyou: I'm hoping to be able to run a 5K in May. I walked the same 5K last May, and my goal for this year, in addition to getting a better time, is to run the whole thing. Doubt I'll be able to do as well as you did, because I still have a long way to go before I am at that level of fitness. However, your success is a source of inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing.
  • wannabehotmomma
    wannabehotmomma Posts: 190 Member
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    Fantastic!! Keep up the great work!!
  • Annalisa419
    Annalisa419 Posts: 64 Member
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    You are awesome!! I only hope I can get to that point some day. Do you like your HRM? I just got the same one but haven't used it yet.
  • CDresp
    CDresp Posts: 204 Member
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    You go, Girl!!!! :drinker: I hope to be running again by the fall. At my current weight I can't risk my knees.....but I WILL get there!

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