My first timed 5k!

Lisamarie1226
Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
edited September 22 in Success Stories
Hello!

I just finished the Dallas Komen Race for the Cure. It was my first timed 5k.

First of all, I am NOT a fast runner. I set 2 personal goals for myself: 1.) to JOG the whole thing, non-stop, without any walking intervals and 2.) to finish in less than 35 minutes (a nice, slightly less than 12 minute mile pace).

And I did it!! I made BOTH of my goals ;-) I jogged non-stop... I stepped up it up when I could and kept a steady pace throughout. I finished just barely under 35 minutes (the official race times aren't out yet).

Let me also say that 113 lbs ago, this never would have been possible! I couldn't even freakin' WALK a mile in under 20 minutes, so a 12 minute mile pace is pretty good for someone like me. And, 113 lbs ago, I was wearing a XXL --which I stretched out because it was too tight-- and today I wore a medium that fit quite nicely :-)

I'm happy with my time, excited about making both my goals, and proud of myself for making good on a promise I made to myself!

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  • sjcply
    sjcply Posts: 817 Member
    Congrats to you!! I just did my first 5K also this morning! My goal was to jog/run the entire time and finish under 33 min! and I did too! 32.43!
    It feels great doesnt it!!
  • lynne_p
    lynne_p Posts: 173 Member
    Congratulations! That's an awesome accomplishment.
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
    Congrats to you!! I just did my first 5K also this morning! My goal was to jog/run the entire time and finish under 33 min! and I did too! 32.43!
    It feels great doesnt it!!

    Congrats to you as well!

    next year I'll aim for a better time. I'm just thrilled I accomplished what I set out to do!
  • hammycat86
    hammycat86 Posts: 23
    GREAT JOB!!! You make us all proud and inspire the rest of us who still need to "get there!"
  • alliz
    alliz Posts: 7
    Awesome!!!

    i am hoping to do a 5k early next year!
    i HATE running - but seems the only way to keep the weight off!

    congrats!
  • ktc33
    ktc33 Posts: 249 Member
    Congrats!! That is awesome!
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    Great job to you and also to the others that did 5Ks today!
    WooHOO! :flowerforyou:
  • JMun
    JMun Posts: 409
    I just started training for my first 5k last week!

    Congrats to you!
  • mcjabber
    mcjabber Posts: 374 Member
    way to go! my last 5k was about 38 minutes, but i walked a little. it's a real goal of mine to run the whole thing... someday! i've got one coming up thanksgiving morning, maybe i can try then. you're an inspiration :)
  • nonnahs413
    nonnahs413 Posts: 11 Member
    Way to go!!! Congrats!
  • kerrymh
    kerrymh Posts: 912 Member
    Lisa thats awesome, you are such an inspiration to me..haha wish we lived closer I bet you'd make a great running buddy!
  • SweetPandora
    SweetPandora Posts: 660 Member
    Congrats to both of you, great job!

    Karen
  • keith0373
    keith0373 Posts: 2,154 Member
    Great Job Lisa!
  • tlamhain
    tlamhain Posts: 15
    Awesome job!!!! I too am a slow runner my fastest race has been 35:15 just last month! I have another on 10/30 that I am excited to do!! Races are addicting!!! LOL!!! Next summer I plan to do one a month. I even plan on running one in Feburary here in Maine!! Brrrr!!!
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
    Hello!

    I just finished the Dallas Komen Race for the Cure. It was my first timed 5k.

    First of all, I am NOT a fast runner. I set 2 personal goals for myself: 1.) to JOG the whole thing, non-stop, without any walking intervals and 2.) to finish in less than 35 minutes (a nice, slightly less than 12 minute mile pace).

    And I did it!! I made BOTH of my goals ;-) I jogged non-stop... I stepped up it up when I could and kept a steady pace throughout. I finished just barely under 35 minutes (the official race times aren't out yet).

    Let me also say that 113 lbs ago, this never would have been possible! I couldn't even freakin' WALK a mile in under 20 minutes, so a 12 minute mile pace is pretty good for someone like me. And, 113 lbs ago, I was wearing a XXL --which I stretched out because it was too tight-- and today I wore a medium that fit quite nicely :-)

    I'm happy with my time, excited about making both my goals, and proud of myself for making good on a promise I made to myself!

    My offiicial run/chip time was 34:28! That's a 11:03/mile pace.... I did better than I thought I did! WOO HOO :-D
  • maviolette
    maviolette Posts: 27 Member
    Great Job! I did my first 5K this morning as well. Thanks to some awesome friends, I made my goal of finishing without walking! I never thought I would like running, but I can know officially say I do.
  • julest25
    julest25 Posts: 140 Member


    My offiicial run/chip time was 34:28! That's a 11:03/mile pace.... I did better than I thought I did! WOO HOO :-D

    Well done! A great achievement!
  • awyler
    awyler Posts: 78
    congrats!!! running a 5k is such an accomplishment! doesn't it make you feel GREAT? i just did one this weekend and ran my best time.... 29.58. :o) i am so excited because i have real bad tendonitis in my hip and i didnt think i would be able to jog the whole thing! hope everyone continues running and good luck in all your races!!
  • awyler
    awyler Posts: 78
    Awesome job!!!! I too am a slow runner my fastest race has been 35:15 just last month! I have another on 10/30 that I am excited to do!! Races are addicting!!! LOL!!! Next summer I plan to do one a month. I even plan on running one in Feburary here in Maine!! Brrrr!!!


    omg they are so addicting!!!! and there are so many to choose from. im going to try and do one in november and one in december and then im taking a break until it gets warm again. lol good luck on the 30th. im sure you will beat your time!
  • bluiz13
    bluiz13 Posts: 3,550 Member
    awesome job....i can't wait to get through my C25K training and have a "real" race under my belt where i can say i RAN a 5K.....
  • themyriadthings
    themyriadthings Posts: 225 Member
    Congratulations! I run my first timed 5K next month, and my goal is to run the whole way. I have a feeling my time will be a lot longer than 35 minutes though - probably more like 55! But as long as I finish, I will be glad :)
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    Well done! Congrats on meeting both your goals :) Started looking for your next 5K yet? :)
  • keith0373
    keith0373 Posts: 2,154 Member
    When is your next one?
  • maureensm
    maureensm Posts: 183 Member
    Nice job! That is an EXCELLENT first 5k time. You should be very proud!!!
  • iavue
    iavue Posts: 63
    great job! last year I started my 5k journey and did really good but have only done one this year. I would like to start again, I slowly starting to pick up running again. Took me 30mins to do 2.5 miles yesterday, where it use to take 30mins to do 3 miles.
  • dj_stevie_c
    dj_stevie_c Posts: 270
    Awesome job! :)

    I'm considering doing my first 5k charity run in December. Never done anything quite like it before but I really like the idea. Plus it's a cause I love so why not get out there and do it? Today I walked 3.7 miles and I think with a bit more training I could've jogged that.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    That's amazing! My first I ran in 32:30, and I trained pretty hard for it, so I think that's a pretty darn good accomplishment woman! And to think where you were and where you've come to...awesome!
  • LotusF1ower
    LotusF1ower Posts: 1,259 Member
    Hello!

    I just finished the Dallas Komen Race for the Cure. It was my first timed 5k.

    First of all, I am NOT a fast runner. I set 2 personal goals for myself: 1.) to JOG the whole thing, non-stop, without any walking intervals and 2.) to finish in less than 35 minutes (a nice, slightly less than 12 minute mile pace).

    And I did it!! I made BOTH of my goals ;-) I jogged non-stop... I stepped up it up when I could and kept a steady pace throughout. I finished just barely under 35 minutes (the official race times aren't out yet).

    Let me also say that 113 lbs ago, this never would have been possible! I couldn't even freakin' WALK a mile in under 20 minutes, so a 12 minute mile pace is pretty good for someone like me. And, 113 lbs ago, I was wearing a XXL --which I stretched out because it was too tight-- and today I wore a medium that fit quite nicely :-)

    I'm happy with my time, excited about making both my goals, and proud of myself for making good on a promise I made to myself!

    WTG!!! You know now you are addicted don't you :laugh:

    You have every right to be proud of yourself too!! :flowerforyou:
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