NSV - Ran my first 5K!

hellonheels88
hellonheels88 Posts: 262 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I just had to share with everyone! I ran my first 5K last night! It was amazing and a huge accomplishment for me. It really proved to me that I can do anything I set my mind to. I had been "training" off and on for a couple months but over the past few weeks I let myself fall off course and didn't do much in the way of preparation. I only ran the full three miles once over the past month. At that time I ran it in 39 minutes. Last night I finished my 5K in 35:45! Next up on the list...a 10K next month. I will definitely be preparing more for that one haha! Here's my blog post with pictures if anyone's interested.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hellonheels88/view/glow-run-5k-omaha-pics-409426
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  • Tinkerbell1010
    Tinkerbell1010 Posts: 134 Member
    terrific job !!
  • Ange03063
    Ange03063 Posts: 55 Member
    Way to go! Definitely a great NSV! I'm training for my 1st 5K on Columbus Day weekend...
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    Great job!
  • mortyfit
    mortyfit Posts: 354 Member
    Awesome! Running is addictive, mentally and physically--mentally, I love being able to "turn off" for awhile and just run.....physically addictive because when the pounds started dropping off and STAYING off, I was ecstatic! Keep up the great work!
  • hellonheels88
    hellonheels88 Posts: 262 Member
    Thanks everyone! And I agree...running is very addictive. Such a good stress reliever.
  • supergirl6
    supergirl6 Posts: 224 Member
    Hey I was there!! I was just about to make a post of my own about this race. It was my 2nd. I am a very slow runner, but I shaved a few minutes off my time from the run I did in April. It was so well organized. The run had so much verve and excitement. Glad to hear you had fun!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    very well done!
  • hellonheels88
    hellonheels88 Posts: 262 Member
    Hey I was there!! I was just about to make a post of my own about this race. It was my 2nd. I am a very slow runner, but I shaved a few minutes off my time from the run I did in April. It was so well organized. The run had so much verve and excitement. Glad to hear you had fun!

    Awesome!! It was so much fun, right?!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    I just had to share with everyone! I ran my first 5K last night! It was amazing and a huge accomplishment for me. It really proved to me that I can do anything I set my mind to. I had been "training" off and on for a couple months but over the past few weeks I let myself fall off course and didn't do much in the way of preparation. I only ran the full three miles once over the past month. At that time I ran it in 39 minutes. Last night I finished my 5K in 35:45! Next up on the list...a 10K next month. I will definitely be preparing more for that one haha! Here's my blog post with pictures if anyone's interested.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hellonheels88/view/glow-run-5k-omaha-pics-409426

    it's a huge achievement. congratulations! and yep..you will run that 10k within 4 weeks, no doubt about it :-)
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    That's great! I'm training to run one, too so I know what a big deal this is :D
  • loverleigh
    loverleigh Posts: 12
    WTG!!!
  • LoNCole
    LoNCole Posts: 25 Member
    Awesome job! This will be me on sept 15th.
  • baby_lovin_060206
    baby_lovin_060206 Posts: 31 Member
    Great job!!! That s a huge accomplishment, Good luck on your 10k.
  • GretchenReine
    GretchenReine Posts: 1,374 Member
    Congratulations! How exciting!!!
  • fairfieldbeach
    fairfieldbeach Posts: 261 Member
    woot!
  • TLCkirby
    TLCkirby Posts: 12
    great job!! I can't wait until I can run my first 5k!!
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    Congratulations!! I am so happy for YOU!! I would love to do just that - run a 5 km. Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    Awesome job! It's amazing how the excitement of race day and the adrenaline can help your time, isn't it? Glad you had a great time!
  • cupcakes_
    cupcakes_ Posts: 274 Member
    Woo hoo, great achievement. There's no stopping you now :)
  • selig0730
    selig0730 Posts: 509 Member
    thats great, keep it up i have done three 5k's i think maybe a 10k next year
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    It is the best feeling!!!! congrats!!!
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    Awesomeness i just did my first 5k yesterday too, although it was through the mud and climbing walls. Rebel Race.
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Incredible accomplishment! Best of luck with your upcoming 10k!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    congrats-hoping to see you add a half marathon in the future to your list!!
  • bahlquist
    bahlquist Posts: 93
    Good job! You will get addicted to them as they are a blast.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    congrats-hoping to see you add a half marathon in the future to your list!!

    ^^^^ if you friend this person, you will become an ultra runner within 6 months. fact.
  • CDG1013
    CDG1013 Posts: 106 Member
    Good job!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Congrats and great job... and I'm very jealous of your cool swag.
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    Already commented on the blog post but I say again, Great Job!!!
  • deadbeatsummer
    deadbeatsummer Posts: 537 Member
    YOU GO GIRL! :flowerforyou:

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