That Last .1 is a Killer!

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shellsrenee01
shellsrenee01 Posts: 357 Member
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I HAD to share my newest NSV with you all...

I have had a goal of finishing a 5K in less than 40 minutes for this entire year. My last race finishing time was 40:05 and it was so frustrating to see that I had come so close and missed it by *that* much.

Today, before the start of my next 5K, I told myself "Every step counts...you can walk it or you can jog it or you can run it...it's up to you"

Then BANG! Everyone takes off...

Each time I wanted to stop and walk, I reminded myself of those 5 seconds from the last race and how frustrated I was.

The pain would disappear but my regret of failing yet again would stick with me forever. I decided this time to really push myself.

As I passed mile 3, I thought "YES, I DID IT!"

But wait...a 5K is 3.1 miles! I still had .1 to go and 40 minutes was fast approaching! Darn that .1 mile! :noway:

BUT by the end of the race, I had a finishing time of 39:38! :bigsmile:

I am feeling so fantastic right now :tongue: I just wanted to share this with you all. I have proven to myself that if I want something bad enough, I will make it happen! :drinker:
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  • rollini
    rollini Posts: 2
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    Great job, congrats!
  • Foren6chick
    Foren6chick Posts: 19
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    Amazing!!! I ran 2 miles yesterday which is the most I have ever ran before! You are amazing! :)
  • mom2nate08
    mom2nate08 Posts: 299 Member
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    Congratulations! And I agree - that .1 always seems like forever!
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
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    Congratulations! It's true for me as well that the last little bit of any run is the toughest. It's a mental more than a physical obstacle. When I know the end is almost there I have to remind my self to finish it the way I started it!
  • tz2187
    tz2187 Posts: 250 Member
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    Congrats! I bet that was an awesome feeling!
  • kazza2cats
    kazza2cats Posts: 87 Member
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    Well done for making it happen :drinker:
  • hunter624
    hunter624 Posts: 252
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    well done.

    :drinker:
  • michellelhartwig
    michellelhartwig Posts: 498 Member
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    Way to push thru!!!!!
  • samblanken
    samblanken Posts: 369 Member
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    High 5!
  • allisonmrn
    allisonmrn Posts: 721 Member
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    Excellent!! Job well done!! xx
  • RunningMom42
    RunningMom42 Posts: 121 Member
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    Congrats!
    I was just about to post that I ran my first 5K today, without having any training to speak of. In my run, the last .1 mile was the steepest part of the whole run, up hill. I sprinted the best I could and made it in 37:11. I am more proud that I didn't walk at all thant the time.
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
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    Congratulations! Enjoy feeling fantastic! :)
  • Shelgirl001
    Shelgirl001 Posts: 478 Member
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    Fantastic job!!! Running is definitely not my thing.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    Great job!!!
  • sebachie
    sebachie Posts: 70 Member
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    Way to push yourself!!!
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
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    Dude that is so awesome!!! I can't wait to run my 5k!!!

    Congratulations! :)
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,443 Member
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    Congratulations! So... what is your next time going to be? :wink:
  • tsegears
    tsegears Posts: 94
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    Great Job and what a sense of accomplishment! I have to agree with you and the others, the last leg of a run seems to be the hardest. Keep on running! :bigsmile:

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  • Coffeeholic8
    Coffeeholic8 Posts: 271 Member
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    Congratulations, that is an awesome NSV. I bet you'll be posting about getting under 35 minutes before you know it.
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
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    Way to go! Can't wait to get where you are!

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