I ran my first 5K!

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  • FitToFifty
    FitToFifty Posts: 164 Member
    Great job!! It does become addictive. I too ran my first 5K this year - 1 month before my 40th birthday. I am going to be running my 3rd next weekend, and my 4th the weekend after!

    <=== This is my running partner. My 9 year son. :happy:
  • sabrafox
    sabrafox Posts: 70 Member
    Thank you for sharing. I am currently doing C25K and struggling but I'm signed up for the Color Run on September 7th and your story is wonderful motivation.
    Congratulations on the amazing job you've done!
  • loril13
    loril13 Posts: 320 Member
    Congratulations. That is wonderful. Watch out, the 5k bug is contagious. You'll love collecting your race bibs and t-shirts.

    I am another graduate of C25k. I then went on to 5k to 10k. I am not quite at 10k yet. Once I can go the 6.2 miles comfortably, it will be on to 1/2 marathon training.

    They are aweseome programs to slowly take a total non-runner safely through training.
  • shaynes14
    shaynes14 Posts: 106 Member
    Awesome job. Running can be addictive. I started last year. After an injury, I stopped, but I have gotten back on the wagon again. The atmosphere at the races are addictive. I have run several and afterwards, I am looking for another one. I am trying a half in November! My first one didn't go so well, so hopefully this one will be awesome! Keep it going! Congratulations!!!
  • msjames1999
    msjames1999 Posts: 528 Member
    Congratulations!!
  • shaynes14
    shaynes14 Posts: 106 Member
    I am 48 by the way...it may take a little longer, but the journey is fine... I lost 67 lbs, but I have gained back 19! Thus the need/desire to get back out there! Keep it up!
  • EDollah
    EDollah Posts: 464 Member
    Awesome, OP! I've got my first 5k scheduled in a little over a month. I haven't even finished c25k yet (2 more weeks).

    Again, well done.
  • applecheeksaz
    applecheeksaz Posts: 86 Member
    Wow you are awesome great job way to go. Also thanks for posting pics it does inspire others.
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    :bigsmile: Awesome isn't it? :bigsmile:

    Great job!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    Jonna I did the C25K app. LOVED it. When I started I couldn't run a block but I did the 3 miles. That app is perfect as it builds you up slowly to run the 5K

    Jonna, I just started this 2 weeks ago. I love it and the one I got was free. I am definitely not a runner, but I improved each time more than I thought I would have. It's an awesome app!!! I also couldn't run a block before. I'm only in week 2 of it, I had to stop for a few days my ankle got mad at me because evidently I wasn't wearing a good shoe. So I highly, highly suggest finding a running store in your area, go in, get fitted, let them see you run and suggest shoes. I bought mine and tried them out yesterday and I love them!!!
  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    Congrats on your first race!! I, too, ran my very first 5k this past May (on Mother's Day -- my gift to ME!!), one week shy of my 45th birthday. Like you, I was very emotional, knowing that I had accomplished something HUGE for myself. My family & friends were there to cheer me on and it was truly a moment I will never forget. I've run 3 more since then, improving my time as I have lost more weight. Running is my new addiction since it's so motivating to keep beating your own best time!! Keep up the great work. I'm now working on my first 10k for the fall and then hopefully a half by next year!!
  • Sonj1973
    Sonj1973 Posts: 188 Member
    Oh well done YOU!! Big grins here lol....I'm wanting to start the couch to 5k Just sorting out the app....I hope to do it with my 8yr old son :) You look absolutely Fabulous to :)
  • ICarla
    ICarla Posts: 200 Member
    Great Job Lady! Truly inspiring!
  • christy3565
    christy3565 Posts: 349
    Thank you all so much for the encouraging words! It really does keep my going :happy:
  • loril13
    loril13 Posts: 320 Member
    Awesome, OP! I've got my first 5k scheduled in a little over a month. I haven't even finished c25k yet (2 more weeks).

    Again, well done.

    My first 5k was one month into C25k training. I am doing that race again next month. I hope to finish in under 30 minutes.
  • CherronRW
    CherronRW Posts: 7
    great job, i will be doing a run or dye next month its a 5k and i am stoked even though i have not prepared myself at all.
  • KGill67
    KGill67 Posts: 87 Member
    Congratulations! That first 5K race is such a personal milestone. Now you'll be hooked, and be on the look out for more runs.

    I did the C25K program, and ran my first 5K race on July 4th, which was W9D3 of the program - perfect timing! I've done another 5K, and am now aiming for a 10K at the end of this month. Running is hard, but very rewarding!

    PS: Did you say you're hoping to lose another 60 pounds? From your photo, you sure don't look like you have 60 spare pounds to shed.
  • VictoriaFitness2010
    VictoriaFitness2010 Posts: 175 Member
    Amazing!!!! What a great accomplishment!!!!!
  • kfheston78
    kfheston78 Posts: 82 Member
    You look FABULOUS, what an inspiration! Congratulations on your weight loss AND your 5k success. I'm still at the beginning of my journey, but I aspire to jog an entire 5k next year. :)
  • christy3565
    christy3565 Posts: 349
    Congratulations! That first 5K race is such a personal milestone. Now you'll be hooked, and be on the look out for more runs.

    I did the C25K program, and ran my first 5K race on July 4th, which was W9D3 of the program - perfect timing! I've done another 5K, and am now aiming for a 10K at the end of this month. Running is hard, but very rewarding!

    PS: Did you say you're hoping to lose another 60 pounds? From your photo, you sure don't look like you have 60 spare pounds to shed.

    You know I've already signed up for a color run at the end of this month lol. I was always told once I started I would get addicted, I can see what everyone is talking about.

    Congrats on running your first race as well! It took me awhile after I finished the C25K to actually run a 5K race, but SO glad I did it.

    Yes I do need to lose another 60 pounds, but thank you for the compliment! I know where those pounds are and once they are gone I know this running is going to be so much easier :smile:

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