Ran My first 5K Today

jzs20
jzs20 Posts: 58 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What an amazing experience.
I can really see myself signing up for more of these races in the future.
The atmosphere,vibe and overall feel of being there really touched my soul.

This is something I never thought i'd do in my life ... crazy how an app,devotion and getting fit changed my Life.

Mind blowing...

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  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
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  • Joanjett88
    Joanjett88 Posts: 87 Member
    Great job! Keep it up!
  • CompressedCarbon
    CompressedCarbon Posts: 357 Member
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    This. Congrats to you.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Awesome! It's definitely addicting!
  • inciteme
    inciteme Posts: 7 Member
    That's where it all starts! Good job! :smile:
  • joakool
    joakool Posts: 434 Member
    Congratulations! I am addicted to racing, too. Not only is it always a fun experience, but a great motivator to keep training. Did you sign up for your next one yet? :)
  • MinimalistShoeAddict
    MinimalistShoeAddict Posts: 1,946 Member
    Congratulations!

    Glad to hear it went so well and you are eager to race more in the future!
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Nice! 5K's are great by themselves, and can also be good stepping stones to longer races. Either way, keep it up!
  • heysarge13
    heysarge13 Posts: 403 Member
    Congrats.... it is a great environment. Definitely motivates you to keep pushing for more.
  • joek5637
    joek5637 Posts: 29 Member
    Great I know how you feel I started 5ks last year an now this year I've done 2 10ks an still have 1 more 10k an a 5k if you told me 2 years ago I would be running I would of said your nuts so keep on going an good luck
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Congrats! Once you run one you are hooked.
  • badcemom
    badcemom Posts: 50
    I agree, it's awesome! There is just something great about the atmosphere. My sister and I have been doing C25k (we are on week 7) and did our second 5k today. I admit, I have spent a lot of time looking over a calendar of local races, choosing which ones I want to do next!
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Awesomeness! I started running last year & was looking on-line for running tips for beginning runners when an idea popped into my head "run a 5K." Cool, I said. There is my 1st goal! Then I paged over, went to Google & typed in "How long is a 5K?"! Found 1 that was a few months away, ran it & never looked back. In fact, on October 11th, I'll be running the same race again.

    Glad you had a great experience and keep going! Aren't runners & running events great? What a great addiction....
  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    Nicely done! Congrats!
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Congrats!!:drinker:
  • Muzica1959
    Muzica1959 Posts: 206 Member
    AwesomeSauce!!! I plan to run my first 5K in October. Major Congrats!!!
  • getrealgirl
    getrealgirl Posts: 201 Member
    This is awesome! I am finishing Week 6 of Couch 2 5K tomorrow and am always looking for more inspiration to keep on going! One of the hardest things I have ever challenged myself with and I know it is going to be worth it.
  • phyllb
    phyllb Posts: 735 Member
    Terrific accomplishment
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
    Great going...
  • taeliesyn
    taeliesyn Posts: 1,116 Member
    Great work!
    I still haven't done any proper races, but I love my weekly 5k group runs.
  • jzs20
    jzs20 Posts: 58 Member
    Thanks for all of the positive feedback. I already have my next 5K lined up on Sept 13th here in Philly.
    I'm really looking to go all out and shave off a couple minutes if I can haha, we'll see what happens...

    My ultimate Goal is to run the 10 Mile broadstreet run in Summer of 2015. a little ambitious but gonna try my hardest to reach that goal none the less
  • SBerrio
    SBerrio Posts: 37 Member
    great job! it def gets addicting. : ) HAPPY RUNNING!
  • _runnerbean_
    _runnerbean_ Posts: 640 Member
    Congratulations! I agree that racing is addictive . I started with a 5k and ended up running the London Marathon a few years later:) last week I was saying to my friend that I am getting a bit fed up with running now- I ran a 10k race on Saturday and now I am hooked again and looking for my next race!

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