First 5K?

Did you run your first 5K this summer? Yes, I ran my first 2, the last 2 weekends
How nervous were you on race day? Not very, it was a small one.
Did you like running before you started? No, I still don't love it.
Did you use C25K? Yes, it took me 12 weeks
How did it feel to cross the finish line? Great! And who puts the finish line on an uphill anyway?
Are you planning on running more races? Yes
Do you think running is something anybody can do? Yes, to some degree.
How do you feel after a great run? Proud
Has your definition of "tough" or "success" changed? Not really.

Ran my first 5k last month. I started "training" about the end of Dec. I say started "training" because I am quite heavy, lol. I started out running just a few min at a time, and have worked my way up to running 20 min at a time. It was an exciting day for me- although I was also a little nervous! Throughout the process I dropped 50 pounds! (I was also doing some strength training one day a week as well.) So for me it was a celebration of having lost 50 pounds, and just being able to run/walk a race. It felt absolutely amazing to cross the finish line!! I was the kid in gradeschool who absolutely dreaded the mile run. (Which I did not ever actually run!) Now I run a mile with ease, and I still have about 90 pounds to lose! Last week I had a moment on the treadmill where I said to myself, "I am a runner!" I was so shocked I almost fell off! lol I believe anyone can be a runner-if I can, who can't? Absolutely my definition of tough has changed each week as I am able to run more. At first tough was a few min, now it's 2 miles. I can say that I don't always sing after I'm done running, but I do have a sense of accomplishment and a greater self-esteem just knowing that I can, and that I, yes I, did. Next 5k is in Sept and I hope to beat my time by at least 5 min!

A friend printed up a sheet for me that basically increased running time over several weeks to 30 min.