Running My First 5K!

winddancinash
winddancinash Posts: 25 Member
edited November 28 in Motivation and Support
Hey all!
So, thanks to my best friend, I have officially decided to get involved with a 5K this year!
We signed up for Color Me Rad. I figured that we should take a "fun" run that wasn't too serious that way if we didn't do well, we wouldn't be too hard on ourselves.
I have been running multiple times per week using the C25K app, and it's actually been super helpful.

I'm not really looking to make a record time - more of a starting point. Trying to stay in it when running 8 minutes straight today was HARD though!
Someone tell me that it does eventually get better!!! :neutral:

Overall though, I'm pretty excited and I really hope that I can shine out there - even if it's only for myself!

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  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
    Hooray! I've never used the C25k app, but I've heard it's very good.
    It gets easier, it really really does. I couldn't run more than 5 minutes nonstop when I first started running, and I hated it. Now, yes there are days I have "bad" runs, but mostly I love it and it's become such an important part of my life. I'm a happier person when I run :)
  • tans3352
    tans3352 Posts: 57 Member
    I just finished C25K and did not think I would be able to do the 35min, but lo and behold, it came and went and I kept running, even after it was done. I think the app pushes you far enough that each week as you come along you can cope with it.
    I did find it really hard if I was having a tired day or whatever though, still did it too.
  • mrsloganlife
    mrsloganlife Posts: 158 Member
    I'm on week 2 of C25k--it was rough today, but am looking forward to my first 5k as well :) The good news is you ran 8 minutes straight!!
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