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Sorry but I have to toot my own horn!

Baker0821
Baker0821 Posts: 40
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I just ran my first 5K today and just checked the website for my official race time and it was 28.56!!!! I. Am. So. Proud. Of. Myself!!!!!!!!!! I was hoping to just 1. Not die and 2. come in under 30 minutes if possible. Yay ME!!!!!!!!! :bigsmile:

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  • cosmo30
    cosmo30 Posts: 52 Member
    Way to go!!! Congrats!
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    That's awesome!!!
  • nurse_chris
    nurse_chris Posts: 189
    Woot, congrats!!!! Thats really exciting. I hope i can make some running progress this summer
  • kimmiangel
    kimmiangel Posts: 14
    Congratulations that is terrific :)
  • jlsAhava
    jlsAhava Posts: 411 Member
    That's awesome!

    I've got my first 5K next month. I hope just to be able to run the whole thing - I can't even imagine completing it in under 30!

    What did you do to train?
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    That's a KILLER time! Kudos! :D
  • kristarablue
    kristarablue Posts: 702 Member
    Awesome. Congrats. And I just have to tell you, that is FAST!!! Great job!
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    Congrat`s how exciting!!
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    Congrats, that's awesome!
  • ngolston
    ngolston Posts: 159 Member
    Congratulations!! I am so jealous of your speed :)
  • Leannek74
    Leannek74 Posts: 374 Member
    Way to be!!!! I just signed up for my first which takes place at the beginning of July... hope I survive!
  • autumn13
    autumn13 Posts: 295
    Amazing!!!!!!!
  • Mountain_woman
    Mountain_woman Posts: 229 Member
    Way to go. It's on my to do list as well. Congrats!
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    Good job, the time is awesome. I am trying to decide a time to shoot for my 5K in May, maybe I'll try for sub 30 . . . it's a longshot, but just maybe . . . thanks for the inspiration!
  • acasey0123
    acasey0123 Posts: 640 Member
    way to go.....I wish i could build up that stamnia to run a 5k
  • Baker0821
    Baker0821 Posts: 40
    Thanks so much everybody! I honestly did want to set very high expections for myself so I wouldn't be disappointed but I thought that I would just shoot for 30 or under. Really, my main goal was to (like I said in the OP) just not die! :wink:

    As far as training goes, I just mapped out a route and just ran it about 4 times a week. At first, if I needed to walk, I walked....I didn't push myself too hard but as time got closer to my 5K, I really tried to just run the whole way and not go for speed. Now, I'm about to start training for a half using www.marathonrookie.com
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    That is wonderful! yay you indeed!
  • Enchantica
    Enchantica Posts: 117
    Amazing! Very well done :flowerforyou: You must be so thrilled with yourself. I'm on week one of c25k - I'm not sure I'll ever be a runner - you're an inspiration to people like me!
    Netty
  • SFH58
    SFH58 Posts: 10
    Wow! That is so great! I'd like to walk a 5k soon, but I've only made it up to 1.5 mi before I tucker out. You inspire me!
  • Aninha_PP
    Aninha_PP Posts: 32
    KILLER TIME! Congrats and keep it up with the good work!
  • momsbrats2005
    momsbrats2005 Posts: 8 Member
    Wow that is pretty amazing! I would toot my horn to if I could do something like that! :D
  • patssarah
    patssarah Posts: 146 Member
    I:heart: you!!! and am soooo proud of you!!!! I want to do that!! After watching my sister do the half marathon I thought "hey if she can do that then I can" lol.. but honestly I would be proud of myself if I just did a 5k... Way to go BB!!!! :heart: :smooched:
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