Today is my first 5K!

FlyRobynFly
FlyRobynFly Posts: 15
edited January 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Today is my first 5K! I am running the Ghost and Goblin 5K at Riverscape Metropark in Dayton Ohio. I started running 9 weeks ago, loosely following the C25k plan, but found I could really go at a much faster rate than the plan in increasing my endurance. I had been using the elliptical and weight lifting for a few months prior. I started losing weight slowly in about January, but really got serious in June this year when I started counting calories, staying under my BMR. I have gone from a sluggish 322 pound "letting-myself-go" 42 year old, to an energetic 236 pound "loving-life" lady! I have lots of goals in mind, lots of weight to lay aside forever, and this amazing milestone is making me celebrate today! I really am excited and thankful for all the things to come!

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  • Peaches516
    Peaches516 Posts: 104 Member
    Congratulations! Have fun at the 5k! Are you dressing up in costume for it?
  • 24kmparks
    24kmparks Posts: 35 Member
    Have a blast!!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Have fun - I can guarantee that you'll never forget your first 5K (but be warned......running is highly addictive)

    Don't forget to smile as you cross the finish line!
  • dawnshot
    dawnshot Posts: 137 Member
    Wishing you good luck! I'm on my last run of the C25K, but think I'll be starting over again for running outside, feel as though I've got a backpack on!
  • FlyRobynFly
    FlyRobynFly Posts: 15
    Thank you! Good luck to you too!
  • FlyRobynFly
    FlyRobynFly Posts: 15
    It was awesome!
  • FlyRobynFly
    FlyRobynFly Posts: 15
    No costume, not feeling the creative juices lately, but it was such a blast anyways! It is highly addictive! I can't wait to do another race!
  • slepygrl
    slepygrl Posts: 249 Member
    Have fun!!!
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