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My First 5k

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  • MissusSpags
    MissusSpags Posts: 109 Member
    Thank you!!!
  • barbara30324
    barbara30324 Posts: 9 Member
    Congrats, I'm getting inspired by your story and blog!
  • MissusSpags
    MissusSpags Posts: 109 Member
    barbara30324 wrote: »
    Congrats, I'm getting inspired by your story and blog!

    I am so glad! That means the world to me. <3

  • Chessie28804
    Chessie28804 Posts: 78 Member
    You can do this! A 5k race is so much different than running on your own. I bet you will be surprised at how well you will do! The sideline motivation, the crowd, the rush is so exhilarating! It will fuel you.
  • MissusSpags
    MissusSpags Posts: 109 Member
    Chessie28804 wrote: »
    You can do this! A 5k race is so much different than running on your own. I bet you will be surprised at how well you will do! The sideline motivation, the crowd, the rush is so exhilarating! It will fuel you.

    Thanks Chessie...I actually shared a link on the first page of this thread to my blog that told about the race! And everything you said in your comment happened!

  • verhunzt
    verhunzt Posts: 154 Member
    Isn't it crazy how at first you're thinking "I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO THAT" and you feel so unathletic and then boom you're running a 5k. It's the best feeling.
  • MissusSpags
    MissusSpags Posts: 109 Member
    verhunzt wrote: »
    Isn't it crazy how at first you're thinking "I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO THAT" and you feel so unathletic and then boom you're running a 5k. It's the best feeling.

    It absolutely IS the best feeling! I had a fantastic day yesterday...even after the race. I was just so happy and amazed at myself.
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    Amazing work! I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you!! :) I remember my first 5k SO vividly... I think I cried pretty much the entire way, lol. I've done many races since. The excitement never gets old. So, will you be signing up for another race? ;)
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Outstanding!! What a great accomplishment!
  • MissusSpags
    MissusSpags Posts: 109 Member
    arussell134 wrote: »
    Amazing work! I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you!! :) I remember my first 5k SO vividly... I think I cried pretty much the entire way, lol. I've done many races since. The excitement never gets old. So, will you be signing up for another race? ;)

    Lol! I need all the supporters I can get! This thread was a big part of how I was able to push through and get 'er done. I have already been scoping out local races in my area. Rest assured, you folks will be the first to know!!

  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    congrats on your race :)
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    MissusSpags wrote: »
    arussell134 wrote: »
    Amazing work! I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you!! :) I remember my first 5k SO vividly... I think I cried pretty much the entire way, lol. I've done many races since. The excitement never gets old. So, will you be signing up for another race? ;)

    Lol! I need all the supporters I can get! This thread was a big part of how I was able to push through and get 'er done. I have already been scoping out local races in my area. Rest assured, you folks will be the first to know!!

    Awesome, good luck!

  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    MissusSpags wrote: »
    Hoping this works! Such a great day!

    https://runninglikeaturtleblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/race-day/

    You took 5 minutes off your predicted time?

    Daaaaaaaamn. Well done!
  • MissusSpags
    MissusSpags Posts: 109 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    MissusSpags wrote: »
    Hoping this works! Such a great day!

    https://runninglikeaturtleblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/race-day/

    You took 5 minutes off your predicted time?

    Daaaaaaaamn. Well done!

    Well, between 3 and 5 minutes. I was super pumped! :)
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Great story. You're very motivational. Hope you keep going.
  • sudmom
    sudmom Posts: 202 Member
    Awesome job-to both of you! :)
  • LC_onelove
    LC_onelove Posts: 30 Member
    I'm on W3D2 of C25k today and am registering on Friday for my first 5k! October 31st!

    Congrats on your 1st race! :smiley: You have certainly inspired me and given me courage to just sign up and run already! :)
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