I cannot BELIEVE IT! - NSV 5K!

jenhanke
jenhanke Posts: 24 Member
in Success Stories
When my sister asked me & my mom to run a 5K with her, we both immediately said yes, and then immediately were terrified. I've spent the last month being so scared that I wouldn't finish, or so scared that I'd roll an ankle along the way... but I DID IT! My goal was to finish in 1 hour (it's 3.1 miles, and I weigh 270 lbs, so I didn't expect to fly through it by any means) and I finished in 45:33!!! I ran the first mile without stopping, and ran/walked the rest. There was definitely a point in the race where I thought "I'm not going to be able to finish this. This is awful. Why am I doing this?!" And then I remembered that my body will do ANYTHING I tell it to do! Unless I fainted, I was going to finish that race -- AND I DID!!!

If I can do it, anybody can. My mom is 51 years old with a knee problem, and she slapped on a knee brace and did it too. We trained together, running every day, but never more than a mile at a time, so we weren't sure how this would go. Truth is -- it just GOES!

I hope my picture shows up, never posted one before... Thanks for reading, and if you're thinking about doing a 5K, DO IT! YOU CAN!!!

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  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
    Excellent! Well done!
  • ERBred
    ERBred Posts: 33 Member
    Way to go! You and your Mom should be very proud of yourselves! Keep it up. I think it is a Great, great, great accomplishment!
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    woo hoo!! great job!
  • chickadee1166
    chickadee1166 Posts: 27 Member
    Fantastic!!!! well done you! :smile:
  • pippywillow
    pippywillow Posts: 253 Member
    Way to go!!!!
    My first one is in 3 weeks, and I'm scared to death :)
  • jerseygirlmaggie
    jerseygirlmaggie Posts: 165 Member
    Great job!!!! We did one this morning but walked all the way. Congrats to you on running/walking!!!!
  • GardenGirlie
    GardenGirlie Posts: 241 Member
    How incredibly awesome!!! You GO girl!!! Big congrats to Mom too!!! :-)
  • KardioKim
    KardioKim Posts: 160 Member
    That's so inspiring! That's the way to bring it.
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    Yay!! Congratulations!!
  • lorettasnewbeginning
    lorettasnewbeginning Posts: 136
    Way to go! That's a great accomplishment and I hope it makes you hungry to do more! And how awesome that you are doing it as a family!
  • NinerUp
    NinerUp Posts: 8 Member
    great job!
  • Nancymcgregor
    Nancymcgregor Posts: 150 Member
    That's great well done!
  • pacsqueen
    pacsqueen Posts: 88
    Thank you so much for your inspiration! I joined MFP about 6 weeks ago and went from a die-hard couch potato to walking. I am actually really enjoying walking and want to try running but i am scared that i wont be able to handle it with my weight and keep thinking i need to lose more before i try running.

    You have inspired me! I am just going to try! If i run 20 feet and walk the rest, at least i tried. Maybe i can do more each day.

    Thanks so much! Youve made my day!! :o)
  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
    Nicely done. I'm still walking them, but my time drops a minute each one. I need to get back into C25k training.
  • JayStu
    JayStu Posts: 332 Member
    Congratulations!

    It gives me inspiration that I will be able to run one soon. Maybe even the color run at the end of next month in Ottawa.
  • ajroberts11
    ajroberts11 Posts: 29 Member
    Congratulations! This is a WONDERFUL NSV for you and your mom! Thank you for sharing!
  • theruby
    theruby Posts: 36
    Congrats on your wonderful accomplishment!
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    Congratulations! !! That's awesome. Be careful. Running is addicting.
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
    That' so awesome!! I'm so happy for you!
  • DanaHerro
    DanaHerro Posts: 186 Member
    INSPIRING!!! :):)
  • dwalt15110
    dwalt15110 Posts: 246 Member
    Wow! That is an awesome accomplishment. Congrats!
  • yorkieII
    yorkieII Posts: 93 Member
    I am so happy for you..that is a great NSV,,,i know there is great things for you ahead!! No stopping you now!!!
  • grdaze
    grdaze Posts: 195 Member
    good job!!
  • shelleycolton
    shelleycolton Posts: 400 Member
    Well done, super super super you!
  • lahlstephens
    lahlstephens Posts: 28 Member
    Congrats! I want to run/walk a 5K someday. I have lost 50 pounds, but I'm not quite there yet. You are an inspiration! It's great to hear someone who has such confidence in herself...I am working on that. Great job!!!
  • Kashton2011
    Kashton2011 Posts: 324 Member
    Congratulations!! Fantastic work

    I felt the same doing my first 5 k - wondering why I'd put myself through that and shell shocked that I would have to run in public. It was really enjoyable and a great day
  • Lindabummy1
    Lindabummy1 Posts: 73 Member
    most inspiring and something I am going to try because of you. Great job and congratulations!
  • nelonelonelo
    nelonelonelo Posts: 2
    Go girl! You put me to shame I have been looking at 'Couch to 5K' at http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/couch-5K-running-plan.aspx
    I haven't had the guts to get off my butt yet, having seen your example I'm going to have a go. Thank you.
  • kindasortachewy
    kindasortachewy Posts: 1,084 Member
    Love this! You rock!
  • ellis222
    ellis222 Posts: 59 Member
    A great accomplishment. Congrats!

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