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Just finished my first 5k!

sunshinestate
sunshinestate Posts: 110 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm so happy! I just finished running my first 5K in 33:10! I managed to run the entire time without slowing to a walk once. That last mile, I was really able to pick up the pace.

I was even happier that I could do it because I have only run on a treadmill and this was entirely outside on a sandy trail.

When I first started running, I couldn't even run for 5 minutes. It feels so nice to see progress, especially since I have only lost 3 pounds due to my terrible diet!

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  • RedneckWmn
    RedneckWmn Posts: 3,202 Member
    What a great accomplishment! Congrats!
  • metfanlisa
    metfanlisa Posts: 29 Member
    Congratulations!!:bigsmile: From a treadmill to trail, that's not easy and a great time as well! I'm still running 12min miles 2 yrs later, but at least I'm running.

    The high after a race is addicting! I'm sure you're ready for your next.

    I wish you the best of luck on your next challenge and now you know you can do it!
  • heebiejeebie
    heebiejeebie Posts: 32 Member
    Well done Sunshinestate :happy:
  • Darkraven
    Darkraven Posts: 43
    I'm at where you were lol! I can jog/walk alternating but my goal is to be able to at least jog a full 5k then I'll bump my goal up from there! Congratz and thanks for the motivation!!
  • AmandaB4588
    AmandaB4588 Posts: 655
    CONGRATULATIONS!! :smile:
  • krislp
    krislp Posts: 4
    Great job!! Isn't that a terrific feeling?? Keep it up! :)
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!
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