First 5k Complete!!! x

XXXMinnieXXX

hi I am Zara. I am 26 years old and from Manchester UK. I have lost 63lbs in weight. I became ill with liver tumors and had 3/4 of my liver removed on 1st March this year. I started jogging a couple of months ago. It has done me wonders. My weight is coming off again and my depression and anxiety is so much better i have come off medications. It is changing my life. (as is being very active in general)

I have a some great friends on here that really help me, one person in particular. They are making me see i can achieve anything i like, and it feels great. Today I did the Race For Life a 5k run. I managed to jog for well over half the course, power walking for the rest of it. My time was 42 minutes. I know this is slow but it will improve.

It was very crowded, muddy and wet and i have some leg injuries which all slowed me down, but i have a time to beat next year so all is good... I'm pretty proud of my first medal and it will be the first of many. I used to be very self conscious jogging but i have received amazing support from other joggers and people i pass by. Nobody judges, they are just happy for you! If you'd like to do it, go for it!!!

['ve raised £168 so thank you very much to everyone who has donated and supported me!! It means so much to me!

Zara xxx

the3rdwife

wow Zara congratulations !!! I've started and given up on the couch to 5k plan many times over the past year & would never have the balls to do a race. WELL DONE YOU !! you may just be my inspiration x

larkiedeek

Well done. That is a fantastic time considering what you have went through in the last few months.

Thanks for posting and the inspiration.

XXXMinnieXXX

wow Zara congratulations !!! I've started and given up on the couch to 5k plan many times over the past year & would never have the balls to do a race. WELL DONE YOU !! you may just be my inspiration x

Aw that's lovely, do it honey! You won't regret it!!! X

akivi73

Way to go Zara!! That's awesome! I'm getting ready for my first 5K in August and I'm super excited! You're a great inspiration. :happy:

lisaslim1976

Amazing stuff..well done, I have got my first race for life in 3 weeks :-)

XXXMinnieXXX

Amazing stuff..well done, I have got my first race for life in 3 weeks :-)

How exciting! X

IAmFranciscoB

GREAT WORK!!! keep it up!

XXXMinnieXXX

Way to go Zara!! That's awesome! I'm getting ready for my first 5K in August and I'm super excited! You're a great inspiration. :happy:

Good luck! Sure it will go well for you! X

80Ben

Congratulations for your achievements, your story is very inspiring!

AlexanderK1994

Congrats! I can't wait till I can say the same thing

iron_jj

Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

DaveC29

Awesome job Zara!! The time doesn't matter... The fact that you had the heart and will power to complete it is all that matters! Running (or walking, or fitness in general) is a very personal thing- a quest to see how far you can go, what your mind can make your body do!

I am experimenting with my body as well! I hated running years ago, today I am training for a marathon. I started a C25K program in November 2011 and couldn't run for the 60 second intervals on day one without extreme pain, today I ran for 2 hours straight- pain free! The body is amazing in what it can do if you make it!

You have climbed an incredible hurdle from depression, major surgery and weight issues to a more fit, agile, happier and more awesome you!!

Congratulations and keep up the good work!!

Di3012

hi I am Zara. I am 26 years old and from Manchester UK. I have lost 63lbs in weight. I became ill with liver tumors and had 3/4 of my liver removed on 1st March this year. I started jogging a couple of months ago. It has done me wonders. My weight is coming off again and my depression and anxiety is so much better i have come off medications. It is changing my life. (as is being very active in general)

I have a some great friends on here that really help me, one person in particular. They are making me see i can achieve anything i like, and it feels great. Today I did the Race For Life a 5k run. I managed to jog for well over half the course, power walking for the rest of it. My time was 42 minutes. I know this is slow but it will improve.

It was very crowded, muddy and wet and i have some leg injuries which all slowed me down, but i have a time to beat next year so all is good... I'm pretty proud of my first medal and it will be the first of many. I used to be very self conscious jogging but i have received amazing support from other joggers and people i pass by. Nobody judges, they are just happy for you! If you'd like to do it, go for it!!!

['ve raised £168 so thank you very much to everyone who has donated and supported me!! It means so much to me!

Zara xxx

WTG Zara!!! very well done!

LatinaGordita

You are such an inspiration! I am on week 5 of C25K and will be running my first 5K on Wednesday. I am excited and nervous at the same time! Thank you so much for sharing your story! You have been through so many struggles this year but you have persevered.

azziria

Well done Zara! I ran a Race For Life today, too - such a great atmosphere, and everyone is so supportive

beautifulstronghealthy

Great job! I have my first 5k mud run today and I'm getting nervous. Good for you for barreling ahead!

nonafit

I so can feel - what you are feeling!! Go for it girl!

GiiaSoCrazii

Congrats! Im also trying to do a 5k in a couple months so achievements like this is very motivating.

flipsit

Amazeballs babe. You've come such a long way. Proud of you. xx

mikesa3

Congrats. I hope to do my first 5k in the Fall. I have a long way to go but women like you keep me motivated to keep working towards it. I can't get over how exercise has helped with the mild anxiety that I use to get. I feel so much calmer now. It took me 48 years to discover the joy of excercise and I never want to stop.
Nancy