I met one of my long set goals yesterday, I ran an entire 5k. Feels good to have this ticked off my bucket list. I was hoping to finish under 36, and I finished in 33:47.

Good luck to those of you racing this weekend!

Awesome!!!

I met one of my long set goals yesterday, I ran an entire 5k. Feels good to have this ticked off my bucket list. I was hoping to finish under 36, and I finished in 33:47.

Good luck to those of you racing this weekend!

Wow! I would have loved to run my first 5K in that time! Congratulations!

I did my first 5 mile run yesterday. I did 4.5 miles last week and felt like I could run further, so I know I could do it, but for some reason all afternoon I was really nervous about it. The last mile I felt really awesome. My pace seems to work for me with the longer runs. It took me 69:57 to complete the 5 miles, a 13:59 min/mile pace. I'm so slow! Hopefully down the road, with more miles and more of this weight gone, I'll be able to pick up the pace some.

It was 40 degrees and rather windy. The park I run at it usually windy, and that helps in the warmer weather, but not liking it with the colder weather. I really need to get a windbreaker to wear. I had on a long sleeve shirt with a short sleeve shirt over top and the backs of my arms were freezing the entire time. My legs from the knees down were bare and they weren't cold until my cool down walk.

You all are very inspiring. I finished the c25k program about a month ago, and was lost for a bit before deciding to do the 10k app. I finished wk2 d2 yesterday of the Five to 10k Run Double app. Not my best run, but I am usually pushing the stroller, so my best runs are those without the stroller. Anyway, my time is not an issue for me. I average 10:34 when I run alone, so I am satisfied with that. My current issue is my arches are killing me. I have learned I am an over pronator. :-(

I know everyone is going to tell me to go to a running store and get fitted with a decent pair of shoes. That isn't even a possibility. I have a large family living on one income. So there is no budget for mom. Yes, I know you will tell me I am risking injury, and the shoes will pay for themselves... But work with me as you can't milk a bull. When you don't have it, you don't have it... So I am putting up with the shoes I have for now, I just need to know if anyone has advice on some budget priced arch supports to get me through til I can afford better shoes?

Thanks!

I have high arches, so the superfeet sound perfect. Where can I purchase?

Welcome Beth!!! I'm doing a half in Jan and maybe another in May.

4 miles done tonight, averaged 13:23 pace according to my new Garmin. It was a birthday present, arrived yesterday, and I'm so excited to have it. Now I don't have to worry if my phone app is accurate or not!!

Thanks for the welcome! :-)
I am asking Santa for a garmin! Keep me posted on how you like yours. I know I want one, but I don't really had a clue which one to get.

I did my first 5 mile run yesterday. I did 4.5 miles last week and felt like I could run further, so I know I could do it, but for some reason all afternoon I was really nervous about it. The last mile I felt really awesome. My pace seems to work for me with the longer runs. It took me 69:57 to complete the 5 miles, a 13:59 min/mile pace. I'm so slow! Hopefully down the road, with more miles and more of this weight gone, I'll be able to pick up the pace some.

It was 40 degrees and rather windy. The park I run at it usually windy, and that helps in the warmer weather, but not liking it with the colder weather. I really need to get a windbreaker to wear. I had on a long sleeve shirt with a short sleeve shirt over top and the backs of my arms were freezing the entire time. My legs from the knees down were bare and they weren't cold until my cool down walk.

I know what you mean about getting nervous. I am all psyched to run a longer distance, but I sometimes I feel intimidated too, especially if my previous run was really great. My biggest challenge is relaxing and not going off too quick in the first two miles. Especially if I'm feeling good. I end up slowing down on the final mile or two if I don't watch it at the beginning. You finished strong which is perfect! :-)

Did an easy 3.1 miles last night with the group. I had to finally break out the gloves and long-sleeve running shirts! That was my last run before Sunday's race.

Yesterday was my last visit with the doctor (I hope). She checked out some new pains I am feeling below my left knee and the left back side of my pelvis. Nothing major, just some nagging aches. She said it's probably due to my left side finally taking its share of the load. Since I started running I had injuries and frequent pain all on the right side. That side was doing more work due to a weak left side. Now my right side is pain free but the left side is complaining a bit as my body gets more balanced. All it took was some simple core exercises to bring my body back in balance.

10.3 on the bike yesterday. Frustrated today with a 2 lb gain this week. (Friday is my weigh in day.) I'm sure it's just water weight, but still. UGH! :-/

Plan to get out for a run this afternoon.

Unless you've been living on Pizza Hut this week I'm guessing you're right about the water weight! I yoyo by about 4lbs either way usually but yep, it's still pants to see it on the scale even if your head tells you otherwise!

Enjoy your run - I slept in this morning for the first time in ..... must be a decade! So I've shifted my run to tomorrow before work; I'll set the alarm :bigsmile:

Yaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!