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My First 5K
momo3boyz
Posts: 29
I ran my 1st 5K on the 4th of July. It was humid and about 80 degrees by 8 am. I am on week 6 and have only run on my treadmill. Everyone told me it was different running outside and they weren't kidding! It didn't help that the race started with a hill and had about 4 others throughout the race. I ran up the first one, but from then on out I had to walk the hills. I ran it in 34:25 which isn't too bad, but I felt "out of my element" the whole time. Never felt like I could establish a comfortable pace and was sucking air! My plantar's fasciitis didn't bother me during the race, but 2 days later my foot is still KILLING me! Next time, I will practice running outside before a race. Beginning week 7 today- I'm determined to finish the program, although I am not sure if I "enjoy" running...yet 
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I am so proud of you! That is an awesome time for your first 5K. Way to kick *kitten*!0
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GREAT JOB!!
You kicked my butt!! LOL0 -
Well done you!
I did my first today in monsoon weather, lots of jumping through puddles and mud up to my knees. It was great. :-) I did mine in 35.20.0
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