5k NSV
Ninjitsu
Posts: 163
Let me start out by saying.... I hate running!
I started walking back in August of 2010. I walked and walked as the pounds came off, but I was reluctant to start jogging.
About a month ago, I jogged for the first time and managed a single mile before falling back to a fast paced walk.
Nevertheless, I had signed up for a 5k (which took place yesterday). My expectation was to pull off the ~3.11 miles in about 50 minutes. My goal was simply to finish my dreaded first 5k.
Something unexpected happened though. Through all the wheezing, phlegm, and pain I NEVER SLOWED TO A WALK! I jogged the full 5k and maintained over 6mph!
I finished with a time of 30.43 minutes. I took 11th in my class and 55th overall (out of more than 200).
At least I didn't die!
I started walking back in August of 2010. I walked and walked as the pounds came off, but I was reluctant to start jogging.
About a month ago, I jogged for the first time and managed a single mile before falling back to a fast paced walk.
Nevertheless, I had signed up for a 5k (which took place yesterday). My expectation was to pull off the ~3.11 miles in about 50 minutes. My goal was simply to finish my dreaded first 5k.
Something unexpected happened though. Through all the wheezing, phlegm, and pain I NEVER SLOWED TO A WALK! I jogged the full 5k and maintained over 6mph!
I finished with a time of 30.43 minutes. I took 11th in my class and 55th overall (out of more than 200).
At least I didn't die!
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WOW! great job! Its amazing when our body does more than we think possible! I learn that every week while doing the c25k program! My goal is to be able to run a 30min 5k by this fall! Great job!0
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wooohooo!! Your story is the SAME as mine.. goals of just finish my first one, dont walk in my second one and I am doing my 3rd in June!! I AM NOT a runner, built for comfort not speed!! but it is amazing the changes your body can make in such a short time!0
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Thank you for posting this!
I am about to start week 6 of Couch to 5K and everyone keeps asking me if I have signed up for a 5K yet. I am so scared to. IDK why. Its like I think I won't be able to make it, but I jogged on the treadmill for 2 miles last week. I was amazed I made it that far. Then Friday I struggled really bad, and I just knew I couldn't do a 5K.
But reading your story gives me hope. Maybe I can do it. Maybe I should sign up for a race.
Way to go on your accomplishment!!0 -
Yay! Thats so awesome!! A 5K is my goal (one day) and I don't want to walk it either! I'm so happy to hear that its possible!!0
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That is fantastic! I'm working on the running, and one day I'll get to where you are! Great job! (Now when is your 10K?!?)
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Dang!!!! Congrats on the awesome run! I've been running for two years now and still an not at a 10 min mile! Totally jealous....in the best way possible Keep up the awesome work. 0
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That's incredible, good for you! Thanks for sharing!0
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Nice! A job well done!
I just started my c25k program yesterday and can't wait to see how it will turn out in 9 weeks. Just to make sure that I follow through the program, I signed up for a 5k run that will be held in 10 weeks time!
What kind of challenges (if any) did you face while training for 5k?0 -
I NEVER SLOWED TO A WALK! I jogged the full 5k and maintained over 6mph!
I finished with a time of 30.43 minutes. I took 11th in my class and 55th overall (out of more than 200).
That is awesome! Must be a great sense of achievement!
I've signed up for a 5K on June 21st and I have to admit I'm very nervous right now.0 -
@ummamatullah: I actually had a lot going on emotionally in my life since my initial jog and was only able to motivate myself to jog/train about once a week.
Sadly, this time around I'm not a good example of "how to train." I just lucked out and was able to mentally overcome it.
At that, I would say the biggest challenge is to actually force yourself to train... no matter what. I wish I'd been able to put my whole heart into the training and that life would not have gotten in the way.0 -
That's brilliant!
I'll be doing D2W3 fo c25k tomorrow, and I have to say that yesterday was when something 'clicked' and I realised that not only am I capable of doing 5k in a few weeks' time, but that I actually enjoy running! Honestly, I never thought I'd say that!
So congrats to you - I hope you are incredibly proud of yourself! 0 -
Incredible accomplishment, congrats!0
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