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First 5k!!!

busynblessed
busynblessed Posts: 9 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
I did it! I ran my 1st 5k today.

I ran it all while pushing my two youngest kids in their stroller and battling a horrible cold. My three year old daughter even got out of the stroller and ran with me briefly... so proud of her :) Oh and it was a costume race... I was a bumble bee complete with tutu, wings, striped tights and antenna.; so fun!

I hadn't worked out at all in 6 weeks as I just had major abdominal surgery so it felt great just to get off the couch again! What a way to jump back in to my work out routine.

My time was by no means fast, 39:23 minutes, but considering all my obstacles I am beyond proud of myself :)

The old me would never have done this! I was full of excuses to skip the race and yet I stuck to my guns and did it.

Can't wait for my next race!

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  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Rock on!! I am walking my 2nd in 2 weeks. Doing a Ramp Romp at a local college football stadium! Hopefully I will be running them one day!!
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    Hooray for you! You give me hope. I am thinking about running a 5K and have started C25K training. I try and talk myself out of it already - and it's months away! Congratulations to you and take this excitement and start looking for number 2!
  • TheAncientMariner
    TheAncientMariner Posts: 444 Member
    That time is still impressive given the fact that you had babies, was fully costumed, and had a little one run with you for a moment. Keep rocking solid!
  • AliMatt27
    AliMatt27 Posts: 13
    That is wonderful. I have just begun running, when I could run 4 minutes straight I was so happy. I'm baby stepping it to my 1st 5K. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to be able to share my experience when I'm able to do the same. Great accomplishment 8-)
  • busynblessed
    busynblessed Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks for all the support!

    I highly reccomend C25K too!

    I was on the program before my latest surgery but only made it to week 7 before going under the knife again. I loved it though and am going to pick it back up again now that I have medical clearance. :)

    Slow and steady definately wins the race and the most important part is that we are moving! I should have worn a tortoise costume :)
  • mxmama112
    mxmama112 Posts: 29 Member
    that is fabulous!!!! Way to go....so are you addicted to racing now? I know i was sucked in after my first one!
  • sissamae
    sissamae Posts: 232 Member
    Great job!! I am training to run a 5K as well. I love how I feel when I run and I am hoping that I can run my first 5K within the next couple months. Keep up the great work!!!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    well done! and what a fun way to spend time with your kids too. Slow and steady is the key- build the distance first and speed will follow later. when i first started c25k in may i struggled to run 3mins let alone 5k! my timing has improved from 38mins to under 26mins. take it easyand keep running :)
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    under 40 mins while pushing a stroller, and dressed up? ok I'm gonna go hang my head in shame now :sad: lol
    congrats! I got my 3rd 5K I am doing in mid Nov. Hoping to get 42 mins or less for a finish time.
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