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Did my first 5K!!

ken_hogan
ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
edited January 28 in Success Stories
Ran my first 5K today!! Not an "official" race, but ran 3.1 miles today, outside, literally in 28+ years (last time I ran even 3 miles outside was my sophomore year in high school in cross country!). Ran it in 37 min 10 sec when I was expecting around 45 minutes or so....Woohoo!!!!
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  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    Awesome job!
  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
    WOOT! WOOT! Way to go! I'm training for my first 5k myself.
  • mleech77
    mleech77 Posts: 557 Member
    Way to go!
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    good for you... great accomplishment!
  • ohdearyme
    ohdearyme Posts: 6
    congratulations!
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
    Great job! You'll be running them for years to come!
  • woodwardtm
    woodwardtm Posts: 361 Member
    Congrats on getting the job done! It is very humid here today but I ran as well.
  • JDySart777
    JDySart777 Posts: 270 Member
    Congrats! Very inspirational!
  • asp415
    asp415 Posts: 1,492 Member
    WONDERFUL! congrats... you did it! Be proud.
  • ktw102085
    ktw102085 Posts: 4
    awesome job!
  • fidgit813
    fidgit813 Posts: 20 Member
    Congrats! That's an awesome accomplishment!!!
  • squirrell79
    squirrell79 Posts: 154 Member
    Great job! Keep up the terrific work!
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Congratulations! My husband did his first 5 K June first. I'm sure you are proud! I'm proud of you too. :flowerforyou:
  • 18guyhornet
    18guyhornet Posts: 195 Member
    That's awesome and should be a NSV!!!! Congrats!!!
  • betsij
    betsij Posts: 299 Member
    Im Jealous! :wink:
    Doing C25K now...
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Outstanding! Running has been a lifesaver for me! See you on the road! Good luck!
  • carbons2k
    carbons2k Posts: 383 Member
    awesome! Cant wait till I do mine. I have till August!
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
    Well done!
  • CindyRip
    CindyRip Posts: 166 Member
    That is so great, hats off to your effort and time. I have my first 5 K in 12 days hoping it goes well. Hope this is the first of many more for you.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,661 Member
    Ran my first 5K today!! Not an "official" race, but ran 3.1 miles today, outside, literally in 28+ years (last time I ran even 3 miles outside was my sophomore year in high school in cross country!). Ran it in 37 min 10 sec when I was expecting around 45 minutes or so....Woohoo!!!!

    Nice one!

    You do know you will get addicted now don't you :laugh: - but it is a worthwhile addiction :flowerforyou:
  • galenofedgewood
    galenofedgewood Posts: 146 Member
    Great start! Now keep it going!
  • sleepingtodream
    sleepingtodream Posts: 304 Member
    Great job!!:)
  • Lysander666
    Lysander666 Posts: 275 Member
    Decent time.

    When I did my first one it was about 40 mins.

    I love 'unofficial' races. Especially if you have a nice area to do it in.
  • mazzasweet
    mazzasweet Posts: 266 Member
    Congratulations :-)
  • workaholic_nurse
    workaholic_nurse Posts: 727 Member
    Congratulations brother! :heart: running NSVs:drinker: !
  • CinNoMore
    CinNoMore Posts: 9
    So Proud of You! Now its my turn to be brave. Walking three miles a day so think I am ready to start running some:) its baby steps for me!
  • kylamaries
    kylamaries Posts: 291
    This is fantastic! Way to go!!
  • schnarfo
    schnarfo Posts: 764 Member
    Great job
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    that's awesome!! congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
  • jmelindy
    jmelindy Posts: 34 Member
    AWESEOME!

    am doing C25K right now so you have achieved one of my dear goals!
    :smile:
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