5K Suceess!

blinker86
blinker86 Posts: 104 Member
in Success Stories
ETA: Clearly waking up at 6am today has thrown me off and led to my inability to spell "success" correctly in the title. :laugh:

Today I completed my first 5K event. The one I chose was literally titled "My First 5K" and was established specifically for first timers like me! When I first signed up a couple months ago, I had started following the C25K program but had been having numerous problems with shin splints and side stitches on and off, but I had made some progress. Then, earlier this month I began having horrible gallbladder attacks, setting me back even more. Needless to say, I definitely could have used more training, but I still gave it a shot. The weather this morning was beautiful, and the energy of the race was fantastic. I even had my husband and my niece there running with me. My original goal when I started training was to come in under 45 minutes, and my time today was 45:52. Considering that when I started exercising, I was walking a 20 minute mile, I'd call that a success!

Myself and my husband after finishing the race.
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My niece with my husband and I posing for some fun photo booth style pictures they were taking for everyone. We also got printed copies of the pictures they took right there!
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I'm looking forward to signing up for my next 5K!

Replies

  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    Great job! Looks like y'all had a fun day together :)
  • momhockey36
    momhockey36 Posts: 15
    Congratulations! :smile:
  • elainemorris1982
    elainemorris1982 Posts: 104 Member
    well done
  • MGreensides
    MGreensides Posts: 173 Member
    Congratulations for keeping at it, a lot of people may have used the health issues as an excuse out. You go girl!!
  • Kurls4Daze
    Kurls4Daze Posts: 125 Member
    Congrats :-)
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I am so proud of you!
  • blinker86
    blinker86 Posts: 104 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • dcooper005
    dcooper005 Posts: 5 Member
    I was there today too!!! Congrats!!
  • blinker86
    blinker86 Posts: 104 Member
    I was there today too!!! Congrats!!

    Crazy! Hope you had a great time as well!
  • weevil66
    weevil66 Posts: 600 Member
    Yay! Congrats
  • seepersaud
    seepersaud Posts: 5,759 Member
    That's fantastic - congratulations!
  • sundog10
    sundog10 Posts: 1,518 Member
    You did great!! congratulations. I know it took so much work; but your first race is always so special. It looks like everyone had a great day.
  • jlynneh91
    jlynneh91 Posts: 15
    Good job! It's always a success just to have that feeling that you accomplished it and finished! I have finished 2 races, and look forward to finding another one - maybe once the summer heat is over!
  • BeefyBFit
    BeefyBFit Posts: 180 Member
    That's AWESOME! Congrats to you!
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    I always say that I notice most every successful MFPer has a profile pic with them wearing a race bib...you're now among the ranks, and I believe without a doubt that you will see your goal weight. Now go out and sign up for your next 5K! Congrats on a job well done!
  • joanmarienana
    joanmarienana Posts: 69 Member
    Love your pics! What an awesome accomplishment; and just the beginning! Congratulations!

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