NSV: Ran 5km for the first time today!

khall86790
khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
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As I said above, I ran 5km for the first time today and I feel amazing for it!
Don't get me wrong, my legs are killing me and after running 4 days in a row to build up to this, I need a well deserved rest day tomorrow BUT WOOOHOOO! Hit my running target! Now for the next one!

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  • 63hanson
    63hanson Posts: 154 Member
    Way to go! I bet you will be addicted to them now.
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Thanks :)
    Yeah I have to admit I've become pretty addicted to running lately, I love how I feel for the rest of the day after I've been.
    I haven't run in a proper 5km run yet, but now I know I can hit 5km it's my target to run one in the next month or two!
  • RonandDi
    RonandDi Posts: 120 Member
    Congrats. I know how you feel...It's only been a few months since I did the same thing. It is an awesome feeling, and very addicting. Keep it up.
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Great job! It's a terrific milestone!
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Thanks guys :)
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    As I said above, I ran 5km for the first time today and I feel amazing for it!
    Don't get me wrong, my legs are killing me and after running 4 days in a row to build up to this, I need a well deserved rest day tomorrow BUT WOOOHOOO! Hit my running target! Now for the next one!

    Congratulations!! I can't wait until I can claim the same think from running outside, but I know when I ran 5 km on the treadmill, I actually cried tears of joy when I hopped off :smile:. Good work!!
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
    fantastic job!!
  • redhead1910
    redhead1910 Posts: 304 Member
    It only gets better from here! Congrats!
  • STrooper
    STrooper Posts: 659 Member
    Congratualtions!

    I ran in a 10K last month with no training other than a couple of days to get a sense of pace. I ran 6 days and 4 days before the race and then gave my muscles a chance to recover.

    I have added interval training (run/walk) to build endurance in conjunction with core strengthening. What I found is that there are a different set of muscles that are stressed compared to fast-paced walking and hiking.

    A word to the wise. If your muscles are feeling sore, make sure you give yourself recovery days to recover and heal.
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    As I said above, I ran 5km for the first time today and I feel amazing for it!
    Don't get me wrong, my legs are killing me and after running 4 days in a row to build up to this, I need a well deserved rest day tomorrow BUT WOOOHOOO! Hit my running target! Now for the next one!

    By the way, you totally inspired me to get off my bottom and go see how far I could run outside :smile: -- I ran 5km too!! Thanks for the inspiration, it is an incredible feeling!!
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    You are too awesome!
  • JaimeCST
    JaimeCST Posts: 118
    Great job! It is an amazing feeling. Keep up the good work!
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    As I said above, I ran 5km for the first time today and I feel amazing for it!
    Don't get me wrong, my legs are killing me and after running 4 days in a row to build up to this, I need a well deserved rest day tomorrow BUT WOOOHOOO! Hit my running target! Now for the next one!

    By the way, you totally inspired me to get off my bottom and go see how far I could run outside :smile: -- I ran 5km too!! Thanks for the inspiration, it is an incredible feeling!!

    Aaaaahhh that makes me very happy! Way to go!!
  • teamstanish
    teamstanish Posts: 274 Member
    That is a huge accomplishment!

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