First 5K Completed!!

HorganMom3
HorganMom3 Posts: 63 Member
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Hey all! I've seen a couple other people share their accomplishment of completing a run so I thought I would share my success/NSV as well.

Today was my first official 5k run. I ran for Spay the Stray; Humane Society of Calumet.

My time for this distance before was about 34 minutes, today I came in at 28:40!!! I was 5th in my age group and 58th overall (out of over 120+ I think thats pretty good)

4 months ago I couldn't run down my block without feeling like I was going to pass out, IF I even made it to the end of the block before I stopped running and gave in to the walking. Don't ever think you can't do it!! You can, you just hae to get up and start somewhere!!

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  • DOB1973
    DOB1973 Posts: 29 Member
    Well done you. An excellent time as well, you should be proud.
  • flsl
    flsl Posts: 75 Member
    Thats fab and very inspiring:-)
  • bunchesonothing
    bunchesonothing Posts: 1,015 Member
    Congrats! Great time!
  • deweyz
    deweyz Posts: 18
    Congrats! Great time! And not bad for 4 months in...I never thought I was *that* out of shape (I'd be fine for a 5 mile hike, but didn't run at all), and when I started running it took me over a year to build up to a 5k. You're obviously sticking to it & pushing yourself a lot. Keep it up & as always, be careful to avoid injuries as you build distance & speed.
    Again, Very impressive first race.
  • VinaAnderson
    VinaAnderson Posts: 104
    You should feel proud! Congratulations on the accomplishment and showing everyone it's not how you start, it's how you finish!
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
    That is AWESOME!
  • almamiranda
    almamiranda Posts: 13 Member
    Great job! There is no greater feeling than crossing the finish line!
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    Super job! You are doing great!
  • juniemcb
    juniemcb Posts: 1 Member
    Yea!! Inspirational!
  • gwild0r
    gwild0r Posts: 135 Member
    Holy Crizzap! Thats a screaming fast time.. Congrats! You must feel like a million bucks..
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    Congratulations!! What a great accomplishment :)

    I love to participate in 2-3 5ks a year but, i do them walking with a little jog here and there ( shins cant handle the entire run). That was a good cause you did it for as well. Those are the best ones.

    I am signed up for one in Nov called Free to Breath that benefits lung cancer. This will be my 3rd year doing this one. Its takes me anywhere from 47-55 minutes to do mine walking .

    Keep looking for more of them and keep doing it! Thanks for sharing your story!
  • SInder2
    SInder2 Posts: 24 Member
    Bet you had a blast! I love all the people when ever I go race. Totally feel pumped up and happy for the rest of the day. Stick with it, sounds like you may have been born to be a runner!
  • chicken2v
    chicken2v Posts: 68 Member
    That's quite an achievement! Well done!
  • Angela_2_Oh
    Angela_2_Oh Posts: 579 Member
    Love this! Great work!
  • kelseysarah002
    kelseysarah002 Posts: 8 Member
    amazing!! wtg i set a goal to run my first 5k in january! cant wait! i have been running tyrying to gain endurance and speed its amazing to see the transformation just in my short amount of time running! i cant wait to be able to post about my first 5K and am so inspired to read about other new runners stories!! keep it up!! congratulations!!

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