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    49:33!!!! First 5k NSV

    Posts: 228 Member
    edited January 1 in Success Stories
    I'm 32, 250 poundsish, and I've never been a runner. But I started C25K this summer and just completed my first 5K! All I wanted was to finish under 50 minutes, and I finished in 49 minutes and 33 seconds. I was so psyched!!!

    I'm even signing up for another 5K in December and my goal is to finish in under 40 minutes. I'm going to restart C25K this week, but set my running pace faster to build some stamina. I also want to walk less and jog more during the 5K. Hopefully weight loss will accompany my new training schedule.

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    • Posts: 58 Member
      Congratulations on your NSV! Just completed W5 D3 of C25K, myself! Be proud! :smile:
    • Posts: 89 Member
      That's awesome. It's empowering when we realize what our bodies are actually capable of.
    • Posts: 357 Member
      Congrats!! I had a very similar NSV today. My goal has been to complete a 5K in under 40 minutes and today I finally achieved that with a finishing time of 39:38. You can do it!
    • Posts: 73
      CONGRATS...Running is a GREAT calorie burner & VERY addicting!!
    • Posts: 567 Member
      Awesome job!! Congratulations!! Remember, a goal set is halfway met...you'll do it in 40 min in Dec, I'm sure of it...thanks for your NSV story!!
    • Posts: 914 Member
      Awesome! I recently jogged my first 5K as well. It's a great feeling of accomplishment!
    • Posts: 309 Member
      Congrats! That's so awesome. Running is tough. When I'm carrying extra weight, I can really feel how much harder it is. You have my respect for taking the challenge on. Keep going!
    • Posts: 70 Member
      Great Job! As the lbs. melt away you'll feel a lot better and will def run faster. Keep up the good work!
    • Posts: 105 Member
      I just finished mine today as well at 291.3...i walked but my goal was 45min and finished in 44:28
    • Posts: 107 Member
      awesome job! i am preparing for my first ever 5k's as well. i too have never been much of a runner. it's all about finishing, the speed will come : )
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