My 5k results

AmandaJ

I ran / walk the 5K today and my time was 35 minutes 29 seconds. I came in 6th in my division. My legs were killing me and I just kept pushing, I knew it was a mental block and my body could take it. I was so proud when I finished and they told me my time. I was shooting for 45 minutes and my really hopeful goal was 40 minutes. When they said 35:29, I just stood there and thought I did it, I really did it!!

SatelliteCrush80

Congrats Amanda...I'm so proud of you!!!!

AmandaJ

Thanks Shuntae! You have been a great inspiritation!!!

laurajoyk

Awesome! Congrats! Surpassing a goal like that must feel amazing! :drinker:

itsmenatalie

Congratulations! That's really great.

sanifrey

:drinker: Congrats!!

Wecandothis

Wow! That's GREAT! That's a great time too!!! Gratz on that tremendous accomplishment!

kimberjones

:flowerforyou: That's so wonderful to hear! Congratulations!!

AmandaJ

Thanks everybody, I have to admit in January I never thought I could complete this. It just shows that with determination all things are possible.

gettinfitmama

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

renae77

Way to go Amanda! That's so awesome!!!! Keep on going lady!

135gratitude

That is a GREAT time!

Did you do 10/1 - or what ratio of walking & running? I've been running 5km 3 times a week, and straight running gives me a time of around 38 minutes - I would love to get it down to 35 minutes!!! That's awesome!
:flowerforyou:

AmandaJ

I really don't know, my HRM battery dead right before the race began. I was so bummed. I just ran until I thought I was going to die and then walked as fast as I could, then ran again. I am sorry I can't be more help. I would pick something up ahead and think I can run to that, then I thought I will walk to that and then I will run to that.

I think the excitement of the race and everybody else I was just pumped. LOL I would see somebody up ahead and think I will catch them. One girl and I did this the whole way through, catch each other and then fall behind and then catch each other. In the end though she fell back.

In the end when I crossed the finish line they were counting the seconds and the guy say 35 minutes, 27, 28 and then I don't know why but I actually jumped across the finish line. I was pumped. My daughters, mother, husband, and nephew were all at the end yelling. I gave the kids high 5s on the way in. Okay I am rambling, can you tell I am still on cloud 9! :laugh:

mommared53

Can definitely tell you're on cloud 9. And what a great place to be. :happy: Good job!! That is so exciting! I'm so glad you had your family there at the finish line. You are such an inspiration. I hope to run a 5k in November. :flowerforyou:

AmandaJ

Mommared53, I encourage you so much to sign up and just try it. Just doing it is enough, the time is a big factor but not the only thing. If you do sign up, let me know I will be virtually cheering you on!

paulkj

That is absolutely wonderful. You have just inspired me. My first 5K is in November and I hope to do as well as you.

Congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

135gratitude

I really don't know, my HRM battery dead right before the race began. I was so bummed. I just ran until I thought I was going to die and then walked as fast as I could, then ran again. I am sorry I can't be more help. I would pick something up ahead and think I can run to that, then I thought I will walk to that and then I will run to that.

I think the excitement of the race and everybody else I was just pumped. LOL I would see somebody up ahead and think I will catch them. One girl and I did this the whole way through, catch each other and then fall behind and then catch each other. In the end though she fell back.

In the end when I crossed the finish line they were counting the seconds and the guy say 35 minutes, 27, 28 and then I don't know why but I actually jumped across the finish line. I was pumped. My daughters, mother, husband, and nephew were all at the end yelling. I gave the kids high 5s on the way in. Okay I am rambling, can you tell I am still on cloud 9! :laugh:

I would be on cloud 9 too! That is great - thanks for sharing your experience.

Is a 10 K next?

arewethereyet

I did it, I really did it!!

You surely did my friend!! I am so proud of you I have tears in my eyes.

AmandaJ

Jeannie, thanks for the hug! :flowerforyou:

Betty, I actually think I want to do another couple of 5K or at least one before I try anything longer. I need to definitely work up to a 10K. But is a goal!

FabulousGia

Great job. Congratulations!

bethrs

Woot Woot!!! I knew you could do it. You go girl!!! :happy: :bigsmile:

AmandaJ

Thanks, bethrs and giaBLH135!

shinybonnie

Good job! Very inspirational... How

shinybonnie

Good job! Very inspirational... How long ago did you start running/jogging?

Tri_Dad

i'm so dang proud of you Amanda! Almost speachless. I knew you could so it and I am so glad you had that experience.

AmandaJ

Andrew, you speechless, NEVER!!! :laugh:

angiered

WTG! That's awesome! I'm hitting the couch to 5k as soon as my weight is down enough for my knee to take it. I can't WAIT!

chrissyh

Way to go - that inspires me to push harder when I do my first 5k Oct 3.