Happy with my first 5K
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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!
GREAT JOB!!!! That was very inspiring to read!!
I have my first 5K may 21st.
And a 1/2 Sept 11.
I too am a slow runner but after reading this I feel I might be able to do this!
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Congratulations! I'm doing C25K and set my first 5K for June 18. I can hardly wait to see how I do. Thanks for sharing!0
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Very inspiring. Thanks for posting.0
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Congrats! I ran my first 5K just this past Sunday and I'm signing up for my next one today! It's addicting!0
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Congrats! I run my first 5K on the 14th You had a great time considering al the hills and mud! I normally do 3.1 on teh treadmill at 36 min so you would have beat me lol
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WOW!! Great job!!! You are so inspirational!!!!0
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WAY TO GO!!!! You rocked it HotMom!!! You should be very proud you did AWESOME!!!0
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Great job!!! Congrats!
I love those race day endorphins.0 -
I ran in my first 5K last Saturday as well. The hills almost put me under, but I did it-- and in less time than I thought it would take me.
Yeah for both of us :drinker: :flowerforyou:0 -
Awesome! I set a goal to run 5, 5k's this year and I am loving them! They are so much fun and such a personal achievement!0
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That is awesome timing!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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THAT'S GREAT!!! I would love that time myself. I run my 5k on threadmill in 34 min. But I know outdoor running is more challenging. Running an outdoor 5k is my goal for this summer.
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Great job!0
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Thanks everyone for your support. I couldn't do much without my MFP Pals!!0
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