NSV - I ran a 10k!

berlynn_j

So as I meet goals along my running journey I like to create posts to share, to motivate, to receive motivation, and just to feel great about my accomplishments. I started running towards the end of June this year. And I use the term loosely as I started out jogging only 2 minutes. The couch to 5k program was awesome. Without that structure I would have never made it and even with it I often came close to giving up. But I persevered and I am a much better person now because of it. I feel like a whole new person.

So today, at the Busch Gardens Christmas Town Dash, I ran an 8k for the first time. (Previous race was a 5k, time 32:34). I was hoping to make it an hour (BG is hilly though we didn't have to run on some of the evil ones) and I am used to running on flat land. I finish in 54:12 which I was amazed with. I am very proud of myself and I truly believe in the runner's high. I've been on one all day.

Thanks for all your support. That has kept me going as well and turned me into a runner. It took a while to believe, but yes, I am a runner .

berlynn_j

Show me some love MFP peeps!!!

kimpossible471

That is so AWESOME!!

I started couch to 5k about the same time you did.... not doing my first 10k until April though.

WAY TO GO!

selig0730

great job on your run today

xSakura

Great job! :flowerforyou:

I hope to start C25K this week, ordered some running shoes especially for it

barbiek999

That's awesome! Congrats!!! What a super NSV, good for you!!!

a_certain_shade_of_green

great stuff! i remember my first 10k. it was an amazing feeling to hit the goal.

hope youre proud of yourself!

Deipneus

That's great to see! Congratulations on your perseverance.

bluefox9er

So as I meet goals along my running journey I like to create posts to share, to motivate, to receive motivation, and just to feel great about my accomplishments. I started running towards the end of June this year. And I use the term loosely as I started out jogging only 2 minutes. The couch to 5k program was awesome. Without that structure I would have never made it and even with it I often came close to giving up. But I persevered and I am a much better person now because of it. I feel like a whole new person.

So today, at the Busch Gardens Christmas Town Dash, I ran an 8k for the first time. (Previous race was a 5k, time 32:34). I was hoping to make it an hour (BG is hilly though we didn't have to run on some of the evil ones) and I am used to running on flat land. I finish in 54:12 which I was amazed with. I am very proud of myself and I truly believe in the runner's high. I've been on one all day.

Thanks for all your support. That has kept me going as well and turned me into a runner. It took a while to believe, but yes, I am a runner .

wow!! fantastic times and huge congratulations on a huge achievement!

VinaAnderson

Awesome job! High Five!!! ! I applaud you for making a goal and sticking to it!

Timby1

I am so proud of you, honey, and pleased to be one of your pals. Way to go!!!!:flowerforyou:

mrso97

thats awesome!!! started c210k a month ago....i am going to run a 10k in march!! nice to see that it works!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

snarkymom72

Wow, great job! You must b so proud!!!! Go YOU!

jenbehe

AMAZING JOB!!!!

kittytrix

That's AWESOME! I do 5K mud runs and have been eying a 10K. You really are an inspiration. Keep it up! Hopefully soon I will post my own 10K NSV!

berlynn_j

Sorry guys, need to make a correction. I ran an 8k. I had 10k on the brain because I am planning one soon to up my mileage aaannnd I jumped the gun a little and wrote 10k. Sorry to be misleading! Thanks for all your support!