I ran my first 5k!

Michelle_dirtracer · October 2013

When I started my weight loss journey in Feb. 2011 I was 255lbs and could not run if my life depended on it. I started slow. I would walk for 15 mins then 30, 45, etc. About a year later I started to add running. I could only go about a minute but we all start somewhere. I was down to 220 and once I started more running the pounds were coming off. Well, I fell off the wagon from Oct 2012 to April 2013 I was at 190lbs in April of this year. I didn't gain but I didn't lose either. I knew I needed to get back on track, I felt terrible and wanted to feel good in my own skin. I started hitting the gym to weight train and started running again. When I ran my 1st mile, I was in shock and felt AMAZING! I added a half mile every couple of weeks. This past weekend I ran The Color Vibe 5k. I ran the WHOLE course! It was 3.26 miles, my time was 38.2 mins. I am slowly improving every time I run. I can not wait for my next 5k!!

Never give up, the feeling of succeeding is like a high!

I am the one on the left.

MiloBloom83 · October 2013

CONGRATS! You will find that running becomes an addiction. Next think you know, you'll be signing up to do a half marathon.

happylife2014 · October 2013

Congrats, this is awesome!! Good for you!!

I've tried running a couple times and given up as I have horrible shin pain.. But this time i'm sticking with it, started couch25k 2 weeks ago. It's going pretty good. My goal is to run my first 5k in 2014.

Thanks for sharing your story!

Michelle_dirtracer · October 2013

Congrats, this is awesome!! Good for you!! I've tried running a couple times and given up as I have horrible shin pain.. But this time i'm sticking with it, started couch25k 2 weeks ago. It's going pretty good. My goal is to run my first 5k in 2014. Thanks for sharing your story!

I had shin splints every week for a month, I would rest them and keep going and finally they stopped.

roughneckswife · October 2013

I ran/walked my first color run this weekend too!!! It was soooo much fun!

smiley13000 · October 2013

That is amazing!! I'm with MiloBloom- next thing you know, you'll find yourself signing up for 10ks, half-marathons, then maybe even a marathon!! Running is amazing! For me, it's my stress-reliever and a way for me to just think about ME for a hour. Keep it up!

P.S. Feel free to add me if you want!

Ilb320 · October 2013

Great job. Keep up the amazing work.

derkin2005 · October 2013

Congrats doing my first one in Dec fingers crossed

meerkat70 · October 2013

Well done. That's a good time for a first 5k. Look forward to hearing a lot more about your running exploits over the next few months. :-)

edack72 · October 2013

Great Job!!!!

kt2007 · October 2013

CONGRATS!!!! As you can see my pic is from a color run not long ago. My wife walked it but it was her 1st 5k also. Great job and keep going. I am a somewhat of a runner and try to do a lot of different style runs so please feel free to add me if you would like.

sevsmom · October 2013

Welcome to the club!! Running is addicting. Soon you'll be planning around various running events in your locality! It's a great feeling to set a goal and accomplish it! Well done!!!

jofjltncb6 · October 2013

This is awesome.

Angimom · October 2013

That is so AWESOME! I just signed up for my first 5K which is also a color run, and I am super excited. Congratulations, 38 is an awesome time. Keep up the good work.

DChabibi · October 2013

AWESOME!!!!! You are inspiration. Keep going girl! I'm training for my first 5k (Race date is Nov 3rd). I can't wait. 2 months ago, I couldn't run more than 5 minutes. last weekend, I ran for an hour- stopping only once for a minute and I couldn't believe it. It's a work in progress but its going. Congrats again!!