Ran my first 5k today !

syguy
syguy Posts: 35
edited October 2 in Success Stories
I completed my first 5k run today, think I did it in around 34 - 35 mins which regardless of time just finishing is major personal achievement for me especially as since I started exercising in may, I haven't done one single run outside (curse of the gym treadmill).

http://www.sports-tracker.com/#/workout/syguy/agjt3j189ak896ru

It was hard but definitely worth it and felt fantastic when I finished !

Only had 2 times where i dropped to a walk and that was only for a few seconds while I grabbed a quick drink (and my breath)

Only negative was my sportstracker app missed some of the start but as it was a parkrun all the results were recorded by the organisers so should get my exact time later today !

Hopefully going to make this a weekly thing, if you are from the Uk and haven't heard of parkrun, you should check them out as they organise free timed runs across the country every week !

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  • gianna42
    gianna42 Posts: 5,991 Member
    Congratulations! That's such an achievement- you should feel awesome!
  • staps065
    staps065 Posts: 837 Member
    Great run! Good time too! I miss running 5Ks and am seriously thinking about taking it back up since it is finally starting to cool down a bit here in Florida. I always enjoy them and feel like I acomplished someting when done. And the calorie burn is great too! Congrats!
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Nice, that's a pretty good time for your first!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Brilliant - I need to get out on the road - I am another treadmill warrior ;-)
  • chedges9090
    chedges9090 Posts: 208 Member
    That is just awesome. Good for you.--and you should be very proud. I would love to start running. My knee always bothers me. Maybe when I lose the weight I can start ? Anyway-- well done! This is how you do it! This is the trick to losing weight and being healthy. Congrats!
  • SandraMtaylor
    SandraMtaylor Posts: 101
    Awesome run! Congratulations!
  • Libbyly
    Libbyly Posts: 175
    Well done. It's no small thing. You should be exceptionally proud of yourself.
  • 1113cw
    1113cw Posts: 830 Member
    Awesome..and not bad time either..good job! I ran my first in April and my pathetic time was something like 42:00 although I alternate between jogging & walking quite a bit. The point is that you DID IT!
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    That is awesome. Did you do the C25k programme or have you been working up to a 5km. I would love to overcome my running aversion!
  • kalcide
    kalcide Posts: 120 Member
    brilliant well done!! great time!!

    thanks for the Parkrun info, never heard of that. Unfortunately they dont have any near me :( so i just emailed them!! lol
  • coniconstance
    coniconstance Posts: 321 Member
    Way to go! I looked at your course, looks like you got a lil cross country in too ;) I am a hamster wheel girl as well, hate it. Can't wait to get where I take it outside. You did great too.
  • syguy
    syguy Posts: 35
    I didn't really do the c25k (knowingly) but have been mixing interval training and longer distance, I wish I had done the c25k as I think the structure of the programme would have got me faster results and helped guide me a lot better than doing it solo, also I ended up with bad shin splints for just short of 2 months from bad footwear and too much hiit.
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    Well done! It's a long time (years!) since I've manage a 5k. I am almost half way there so it won't be long before I am looking for some 5k runs to do. I am in the UK so I shall have a look at Parkrun. Sounds like just what I need. Thanks.

    Congratulations on a great achievement! :drinker:
  • acciomuscles
    acciomuscles Posts: 164 Member
    Congrats! That's a great accomplishment. I'm running my first 5k in an hour!
  • goron59
    goron59 Posts: 890 Member
    Congratulations on your achievement. Your first 5k /and/ outside /and/ with a respectable time. You should be proud!
  • hajjcomb
    hajjcomb Posts: 118 Member
    Congratulations! That is wonderful. 5k's were what lit the fuse for my wife and me. My first 5k was about 35 minutes, too!

    I love the energy at the events; lots of people working on fitness. Very positive and uplifting atmosphere.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Good Job. Big accomplishment. Super Duper!!!
  • surfinbernard
    surfinbernard Posts: 53
    That's absolutely brilliant, amazing even. It is so hard to get from nothing to where you are now, you should be really proud of your accomplishment!
  • ryno1974
    ryno1974 Posts: 10 Member
    great work!!! keep it up, where's the next event going to be?

    I used to run treadmills a few years ago it was ok but kinda boring. And now that I have started again im doing it just outside and im finding it way more fun.
  • Giraffe33991
    Giraffe33991 Posts: 430 Member
    Woo-hoo! That is an awesome achievement! Keep up the great work!
  • syguy
    syguy Posts: 35
    Just got my official time 33m 47s !

    Thanks for all the messages and to the people working towards doing a 5k - its definitely worth it at the end !
  • syguy
    syguy Posts: 35
    great work!!! keep it up, where's the next event going to be?

    I used to run treadmills a few years ago it was ok but kinda boring. And now that I have started again im doing it just outside and im finding it way more fun.

    They are in the same places every week, loads of places across the country, check parkrun.com for a list of all the locations
  • martinh78
    martinh78 Posts: 601
    Well done, I hate running so no idea how you guys do it!
  • carrie1128
    carrie1128 Posts: 267 Member
    Congrats!! It sounds like you've been bitten by the 5K bug! It's so addicting and fun. Good luck!
  • tkopps
    tkopps Posts: 341
    Great achievement!!! You should be very proud of yourself. I hope to do one in October when I finish my C25K (which I would strongly recommend to all who would like to get started).
  • maemiller
    maemiller Posts: 439 Member
    i ran/walked when i did my first 5K 2 yrs ago. Keep at it, you'll eventually get stronger and faster at it and soon you'll be running marathons!

    Congrats!!
  • 2dayirun4me
    2dayirun4me Posts: 336 Member
    That is awesome Congratulations!! got to love the calorie burn that goes with it too..oh yea make room for the T-shirts :smile:
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Congratulations!! That's awesome!! I still remember my first race!!
  • afloggie
    afloggie Posts: 12
    Congrats!!
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