I DID IT!!!

IRun4Me_12

My goal when I began my journey in January of this year was to be able to run a 5k. I was determined that there was no reason I could not run this distance. I downloaded the Ease into 5k app, and signed up for MFP. Along the way, I have lost just about 35 pounds, but have gained so much more - self confidence being the best thing that I have gained.

This past Saturday was my first race, and I ran it with my sister. Surprisingly, I was not nervous at all. I was ready! I am so proud of us! We ran the entire thing. I wanted to walk towards the end, but I kept telling myself to keep going, because I knew I would be so ticked at myself if I walked during the home stretch. We crossed the finish line together .... 37:07. Not a super fast time, but that doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I did what I set out to do!

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Thank you MFP for the support along the way! Up next ..... maybe a 10k? Who knows .... I just know that I'm not turning back now!

IRun4Me_12

Uh Oh! I must have done something wrong!!

ETA: Fixed it!!

Carolyn_79

Congratulations on your run! That's a great accomplishment and you must be so proud.

eprissel

GREAT job!

Tweety0518

Congratulations

HelloSweetie4

Fantastic Job! Keep us posted if you do the 10k!

4given4life

Congrats! I know you are so proud. That is one of my fitness goals as well is to completely run a 5K. Can't wait until I get there!

julesribar

Wow! I just have to say I am impressed! I have been a walk/runner for awhile now and am training now for a 10K in October. To be able to run this whole thing is really great! Kudos to you!!!!! :flowerforyou:

tberend

Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment!

DMUND

You girls rock!!! WAY TO GO!!!

havs23

yess!! I am sure that feels amazing and I'm proud of you!! Keep it up

reojames

Way to GO!!! Wish I could do that...

macsgirl526

Congrats.How awesome.I am doing the C25K and hope by the end of the year to have ran or run a 5K. :bigsmile:

TerrieBNLWECHANGED

that's so awesome! Congratulations!

SamanthaYeaton

GOOD FOR YOU!!! :-D

jolson54829

Way to go!

kam5507

That is so great! Congrats!

iron_jj

Congratulations on your first race!! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun, that's what it's all about right? :laugh: :flowerforyou:

Tonya0605

Good for you for not walking that last "leg" of the race - although it would have been ok, I'm sure you are elated to actually be able to say you ran it all. I think 00:37:07 is a good time for your first race! Keep up the good work.

mspris2u

Way to go! It looks like you girls had a lot of fun. I've added a 5k to my goals but it will be a little while before I do it..

italiankrystal26

GREAT JOB!!!! :flowerforyou:

leSarahxo

awesome!!!

easycure

Congrats!!!!

IRun4Me_12

Thank you everyone! It does feel great to have accomplished this particular goal that I set for myself!

jenbehe

Amazing! Great job

vendygirl

Congrats! That is awesome and you did it in the rain no less!!