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Did my 5K today!

KathleenKP
KathleenKP Posts: 580 Member
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Today was actually w9d2. I did not walk even one step, although now I'm wondering why I didn't go faster. Speed is my next immediate goal.

I had lots of hills, which is a first for me since I've been running on relatively flat ground. I was glad I took my water bottle, because the hills combined with the cold weather...I needed it for my throat.

And I came home with a gift certificate for two months at a posh gym AND one for $50 to a local restaurant!! I certainly recouped my registration fees. There were some really nice prizes. The $50 gift certificate was for it being my first 5K ever. The gym was from my name being drawn out of the bowl.

And I got a photo with a major-league athlete (and our clothing co-ordinated!). I'm not even big on celebrities, but, hey, he was there next to me, I went to the race alone and needed a photo to remember the big day...so why not?

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  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Congrats! Make sure you post in the graduated thread as well! My run is next week and I can't wait. It is also my birthday so debating on whether or not going all silly for it (face painted, etc..).
  • jessiekanga
    jessiekanga Posts: 564 Member
    Congrats that's awesome!!! Good for you!!!
  • mamakira
    mamakira Posts: 366
    Congratulations! Very well done.
  • gs1941
    gs1941 Posts: 41 Member
    Great job!
  • wadedawg
    wadedawg Posts: 315
    Grats! My first official 5k is the 23rd.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Great job Kathleen! As for running faster...eventually you'll learn how fast to push yourself to finish a 5k spent. At this point, it's more about getting the miles in. Finishing is an awesome personal record.

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