My first 5K...and it was so fun!

missyyclaire
missyyclaire Posts: 572 Member
edited October 2024 in Success Stories
At 48 years old, I walked my first 5K today. It was nice and cool like you'd want an Autumn day. There were hundreds of participants, all seemingly as excited as I was. I enjoyed every step and at 2 miles, when Ricky Skaggs "Country Boy" came on my playlist, I kicked it up just a little bit more. I normally walk about a 20 minute mile...but today, I was right at 17 minute miles! Of course, that's nothing compared to the winner who came in at 15! Wow!

Total time 51:14

Lady over 70 made it in 43:17...guess there's always room for improvement! Maybe I can best that before I hit 60!

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  • smurfette75
    smurfette75 Posts: 853 Member
    great job!! I'm still working on doing my first.
  • Teach4Hisglory
    Teach4Hisglory Posts: 48 Member
    Congratulations! I'm glad you had a wonderful first experience. :o)
  • JoDeeD
    JoDeeD Posts: 391
    Great Job!! I can't wait until I can do one!
  • libland
    libland Posts: 284 Member
    Congrats! That is a great accomplishment. You will be ready for a 10K before you know it :wink:
  • adross3
    adross3 Posts: 606 Member
    I did 5k today also. Nice burn.
  • Mishy
    Mishy Posts: 1,551 Member
    Awesome! Great work! They are addicting :happy:
  • trout78
    trout78 Posts: 102
    Congrats on completing your first 5K!! It sure is all about finishing rather then being the first one, isn't it!?! I am doing my first 5K on Thanksgiving Day and am hoping I will be as excited as you were! Again, awesome job!
  • staps065
    staps065 Posts: 837 Member
    Congrats! 5K races can be lots of fun! I'm just getting back into running them again..
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    never ran a race... I should though
  • wren176
    wren176 Posts: 148 Member
    Way to go! Finishing that first 5K is an incredible feeling:) Looking forward to seeing more race results.
  • wren176
    wren176 Posts: 148 Member
    Way to go! Finishing that first 5K is an incredible feeling:) Looking forward to seeing more race results.
  • DakotaKeogh
    DakotaKeogh Posts: 693 Member
    Rocks that you did this! I'm proud of you.
  • Leigh_D
    Leigh_D Posts: 356 Member
    YEAH! GO GET EM! :happy:

    You know this is just the beginning ... you get hooked on the excitement and hoopla of race-day ... and there is ALWAYS another event to train for .... longer, faster, hills, something! HAHA!
  • Captain_Mal
    Captain_Mal Posts: 945 Member
    Congrats! I love doing 5K's. When I do them with my mother in law, we walk. Always a good time!
  • catelabow
    catelabow Posts: 77 Member
    Good for you!!! And your new profile pic looks so great!
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