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My running NSV

kimpossible471
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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
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
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Congrats Great run..Sounds like you had too much fun0
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That is a fantastic time for your first 5K! Great job!0
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WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See? Nothing is Kimpossible! (Like how I did that? Just call me Senora cheeseball)
Keep it up, lady! You look mahvelous!:flowerforyou:0 -
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!!!0 -
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!!0 -
Awesome job. That is a great time0
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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.0
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nice job!0
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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!0 -
What an amazing feeling!!! Great job!0
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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.0
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Wooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooooo! So proud of you Kim. Every second of that time was well deserved - you've worked so hard for this0
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So freaking proud of you! Its an amazing feeling isn't it! I knew you could do it!0
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