My running NSV

kimpossible471

Yesterday was my first official 5k. I did the couch to 5k program, but really struggled the final weeks...the best I had done on a training "run" was about 39 minutes, and had never run the entire 3.1 miles without some walking mixed in that last mile. My hope for the 5k - under 38 minutes. 36min was my "dream" time - as I often hit 12 min miles outside, but typically can't sustain that pace...hence the walking.

Yesterday, I DID IT. Killer hills and all. I ran the whole thing....and even picked up the pace the last couple of blocks. Have to credit my girlfriends who were there just before the 2 mile mark to cheer me on....just when I wanted to walk. This is us after the finish.



First official time? 34:15. Woah. Never even IMAGINED that.

Now....how to beat it......

KP

DaveMurphy6

Congrats Great run..Sounds like you had too much fun

Im_NotPerfect

That is a fantastic time for your first 5K! Great job!

rhvandan

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See? Nothing is Kimpossible! (Like how I did that? Just call me Senora cheeseball)

Keep it up, lady! You look mahvelous!:flowerforyou:

jetabear10

WAY TO GO...and that is CAPS for a reason!

There is no better feeling than crossing that finish line knowing that your ran the whole time and to set a personal best, THAT is stellar!

As a recent grad from the C25K myself...I commend you on sticking with it!

GREAT WORK!!!

krisiepoo

that's amazing, good job!

Now you want to know how to beat it? You keep going and going and going. sign up for another 5k, keep training. move up to a 10k, a 10 miler, a 1/2 marathon... the possibilities are limitless!!

scribb

Awesome job. That is a great time

gc_tweety

Congratulations and thanks for the inspiration! I have a 5k on Saturday and my goal is to run the entire way - no walk breaks. We'll see how it goes.

vinnieti

nice job!

rmojo13

Congrats Kim! Sure helps to have some friends around when you need them.
Keep up the good work and best of luck on trying to beat your new best time!

Kendra0024

What an amazing feeling!!! Great job!

kimpossible471

Thanks everyone! If someone told me 6 months ago that I would run 3 blocks - I would have laughed at them. 3 miles still seems a little surreal.

SRH7

Wooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooo! So proud of you Kim. Every second of that time was well deserved - you've worked so hard for this

janak2004

So freaking proud of you! Its an amazing feeling isn't it! I knew you could do it!