Happy with my first 5K
wannabehotmomma
Posts: 190 Member
Ran my first 5K last Saturday and must say I was very proud of myself! I am a slow runner. Been running 13 min. miles and couldn't seem to up my time. I told my family I would be very surprised and happy if I ran it in 36 min. I was shocked when I got to the course and realized it was a cross country course. While I was running, I kept thinking OMG I can't believe this course. It was very challenging. Up a couple of steep rocky hills, tall grass, mud, mud and more mud, and even steps. My shoes were soaked from the very beginning. I kept saying Oh Lord my time is going to be at least 50 min. I was telling myself , I am not going to post my time on MFP it would be too embarrassing. I was behind these two younger ladies the whole time and kept thinking, geez I would love to pass them. When I got near the finish I sprinted and passed the two ladies and crossed the finish line, I was soooo happy to hear the lady yell 36 min. Wow, totally surprised, and brought tears to my eyes! Now I can't wait to run in a normal 5K and see what my time will be? When I first started I couldn't even run one lap around the track!
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Awesome job!! Keep challenging yourself and amazing yourself!! Way to go!
Risa0 -
well done :drinker: :happy:0
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This brought me back to my first 5K 2 years ago. You never forget your first race. Awesom job, and cross country too! Simply amazing girl! Keep up your great effort and try for another soon.0
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That's excellent, well done, good time for your first race! we're all capable of challenging ourselves to get fitter and stronger and that time will gone down in no time! be proud!0
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Congrats, that is a job well done!0
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Great effort! I'd be very happy with that too0
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Awesome job! Keep it up! Running becomes a passion that gets etched into your soul! Sounds like you are well on your way!0
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Your post gets me motivated and excited to run my very first 5k in 25 days!! Thanks for sharing!
Great job on your race, I am sure it is the first of many to come!!0 -
Sounds like a scary course! You did amazing! Are you signed up for another one already?0
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awesome!
it's such a great feeling :bigsmile:0 -
:laugh: VICTORY DANCE! :drinker:0
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Congratulations on your first 5k!!!!!! I'm so happy it was such a positive experience for you. Keep up the good work!0
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Congratulations!!! Great accomplishment. I run my first 5K this coming Saturday and you have motivated me so much, so, thank you.0
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Great job! the adrenaline just gets you going faster. :drinker:0
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Congratulations! I have my first 'race' coming up..it's a special here in town and it's 4.1 miles..I will be happy with anything under an hour frankly. 36 min is a great time!!0
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Congrats! You did amazing. Can't wait for my first race0
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way to go!!!0
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Wow!! That's awesome! :happy:0
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fabulous! I started not being able to run once around the 1/10th mile track back in February, and I am training for my 5K in May. I am also hoping for 36 mins or less! You are awesome!0
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Congratulations on your 5K! That is absolutely exciting and there is nothing better than finding out you are so much stronger than you think!0
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