Awesome NSV: My first 5K

outersoul
outersoul Posts: 711
edited September 26 in Success Stories
I believe this is NSV worthy. I ran my first ever 5K yesterday and not only did I finish, I finished strong...in an all out sprint towards the finish. I've been working hard on my training runs for the last 9 weeks using C25K. My goals were to finish in less than 50 minutes, run through all mile markers, and to run more than I walked.

I ran for 2.75 miles, hit each mile marker in full stride, and finished in at 45 minutes. That put my average mile at 14.33 which is a huge accomplishment. I started out not being able to run to the end of block to averaging 21 minute miles to completing a 5k all this year.

As soon as I got home I started looking for more 5Ks in my area. My goal is to run one a month. I loved it that much!

Here's a pic of me after I finished. I'm not quite sure about what pose I'm going for but I can safely say I'm hooked.

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  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    FANTASTIC!!!!

    I am hoping to have a similar NSV June 19th! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    Great job! And here's to bigger and better things!
  • literarylin
    literarylin Posts: 30
    Congratulations! Keep running! It is my favourite fitness addiction!
  • cjwolfjen
    cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
    You are awesome.
  • rissadiane
    rissadiane Posts: 355 Member
    Great job!!!
    PS Love the pose! :wink:
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 674 Member
    Awesome!!! Congrats.That is a really great time. I started the same way a year ago, and have since then and ran in a total of 4 5k's and had the oppritunity to go on a 5 mile run with olympian, (and my favorite runner ever) Ryan Hall and his marathon running wife, Sara. I also completed my first half marathon in February. I am also hooked, even thought I recently reached a point where I lost my motivation for running and have lost some of my endurance. I'm starting a new program tonight and will get back on track
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 674 Member
    Oh, and really dumb question...what is NSV? I googled and one of the searchs said "no-scalpel vasectomy "...I know that can't be what you are refering to. :laugh:
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    Fantastic!! Congrats! Glad you had fun and are looking for more.
  • rissadiane
    rissadiane Posts: 355 Member
    Oh, and really dumb question...what is NSV? I googled and one of the searchs said "no-scalpel vasectomy "...I know that can't be what you are refering to. :laugh:

    No Scale Victory :)
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 674 Member
    Oh, and really dumb question...what is NSV? I googled and one of the searchs said "no-scalpel vasectomy "...I know that can't be what you are refering to. :laugh:

    No Scale Victory :)

    oh, cool, I can't believe i've never heard anyone say that before. thanks
  • Missevanston
    Missevanston Posts: 361 Member
    Congrats! You Blew it Outta the Park! I knew you would! Very proud of you OS! Amazing Accomplishment!:wink:
  • JulieF11
    JulieF11 Posts: 387 Member
    AWESOME! Good for you!
  • theresea37
    theresea37 Posts: 5
    Congratulations! Sounds like you hit all your goals. Nice job.
  • SirJFK
    SirJFK Posts: 49 Member
    great Job man, that is awesome!
  • midmomike2
    midmomike2 Posts: 213
    CONGRADULATIONS! That's awesome! I know what you're feeling, I too ran my first 5k Friday. I never thought I would say this, but I can't wait to run my next one and / or 10k!
  • THISisTARRAN
    THISisTARRAN Posts: 487 Member
    YES YES YES!!!! :) SO great! I'm really happy for you! Once I do my race in JULY I will be posting mine too! Congrats homie! :)
  • HungryMom
    HungryMom Posts: 280
    Congratulations!!
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