Did my FIRST 5K run!!!

chulie
chulie Posts: 282
edited September 19 in Success Stories
So Sunday I competed in my first 5k run for charity. Really funny thing is, you had the option of a 3K walk,5K run or 10K run. So since it was a first, I opted for the 5K. We get there the day of to find out they didn't plan out a 5k route???? So they turned the "5k run" into the 3k run route times two...so..you guessed it, it was now a 6k run!hahahaha...So it thought, ok, I'll run 5k and just walk the last K....well..the funniest part is, the last k every could see you as you were finishing and there was my husband at the finish line ready to take photos so I COULDN'T walk the last k, HAD to run it....I was exhausted, took me 40 minutes..hahahaha....but I did it and didn't stop once!!! I felt GREAT. I have since signed up for another 5k AND doing a 10k in August.....I LOVE this running stuff...hahaha...Honestly, 3 months ago I couldn't run to bed and now I'm doing this........I LOVE IT!!!

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  • chulie
    chulie Posts: 282
    So Sunday I competed in my first 5k run for charity. Really funny thing is, you had the option of a 3K walk,5K run or 10K run. So since it was a first, I opted for the 5K. We get there the day of to find out they didn't plan out a 5k route???? So they turned the "5k run" into the 3k run route times two...so..you guessed it, it was now a 6k run!hahahaha...So it thought, ok, I'll run 5k and just walk the last K....well..the funniest part is, the last k every could see you as you were finishing and there was my husband at the finish line ready to take photos so I COULDN'T walk the last k, HAD to run it....I was exhausted, took me 40 minutes..hahahaha....but I did it and didn't stop once!!! I felt GREAT. I have since signed up for another 5k AND doing a 10k in August.....I LOVE this running stuff...hahaha...Honestly, 3 months ago I couldn't run to bed and now I'm doing this........I LOVE IT!!!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    WOOOOO HOOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS!
    I could not have turned my first 5K into a 6K- I was beat after the 5:bigsmile:

    Good job! I know what you mean about running becoming addicting- is that awesome or what?
  • chulie
    chulie Posts: 282
    WOOOOO HOOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS!
    I could not have turned my first 5K into a 6K- I was beat after the 5:bigsmile:

    Good job! I know what you mean about running becoming addicting- is that awesome or what?
    Oh it is...it is sooo freeing!!! There is a 20k relay for YMCA that I am part of with a group from work...each person does 5k....That has me super pumped right now....when I signed up one of the girls is like, don't worry, its more for charity...we arent all in it to win...HA! they don't know me.....I have no intention of doing poorly...I started weight loss purely on a bet....my #1 motivator is competition..I can't believe I didnt get into it sooner...it's RIGHT up my alley... I suck of course, but, makes me TRY harder!!! I love it!
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    That's great Chulie!! Way to go :drinker:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Congrats-- I did my first one on 4/19-- it is addictive--

    If somebody told me a couple of years ago that it would be in my blood, I'd have had 'em committed.
  • Ileanak
    Ileanak Posts: 343 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS Chulie!!!

    You have endurance, which is not something everyone has. I don't know where you live, but I would highly recommend you look for some Sprint Trialthlons (if you swim and bike, of course). I started with 5k... and I am a horrible run/jog/walker.... but I cycle and swim.

    I began doing sprint Tri's last year (just did my last one / first on eof the new year this past sunday) and I love it. Sprint Tri's are a fraction of normal length. My last one was a short 300meter swim, 11.5 mile bike ride and 2mile run.

    Best of luck to all of your future runs!!!!
  • exercisediva
    exercisediva Posts: 127
    Yes running is an addiction! I know what you mean about not stopping because of your husband....thats how I completed my first 1/2 marathon:laugh:


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  • farmgirlh
    farmgirlh Posts: 240
    Congrats!!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    AWESOME ! Way to inspire us all!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Great job!! I just finished my 4th half marathon on Sat... running is addictive!!! I started my running with a 5K too. :bigsmile:

    Happy running, it is addictive!!
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Way to go, Keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    Yeah for new runners! Yeah for charity 5k races (that turn into 6k:laugh: )! Yeah for you and good job! 6k in 40mins is good time for a first race. You are so right to be very proud! Way to go! My first 5k is on Sunday and I can't wait! :flowerforyou:
  • amycakes812
    amycakes812 Posts: 441
    Congrats on your first 5K! I've been doing a 5K once a week on the treadmill and can't wait to find one in my area.
  • chulie
    chulie Posts: 282
    Ok so..now my question is.....how do I go further? hahahahaa.....i have a 10k in september and I have NO idea how to "train" for this...I can run the 5k but...as soon as Im done im exhausted...so should i be walking for a bit and then running and walking and stretching out my endurance over 10k? i have no clue....or do i just push as far as I can and then walk?? Help! hahaha..
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    You have helped inspire me....I set a goal to be able to run a 5k before I was 40...well I will be 38 in July and I've decided that I want to do it before this year ends...I've found a Race for the Cure in Oct that I am targeting - I've printed off the couch to 5k program and I am starting today....HERE I GO>>>>>>>

    Thanks!
  • LisaZaugg1976
    LisaZaugg1976 Posts: 1,144 Member
    that is great!!! WTG!!!
  • chulie
    chulie Posts: 282
    You have helped inspire me....I set a goal to be able to run a 5k before I was 40...well I will be 38 in July and I've decided that I want to do it before this year ends...I've found a Race for the Cure in Oct that I am targeting - I've printed off the couch to 5k program and I am starting today....HERE I GO>>>>>>>

    Thanks!
    Yippeeee!!!!! Go Chrissy....Go Chrissy!
  • Odekwe
    Odekwe Posts: 12 Member
    Congrats on the 6K and good luck on the future 10K. I'm running my first 10K this weekend, and am incredibly excited about it. I began running with the couch to 5K last August and barely ran at all over the winter. When it got warm enough, I would run 2 or 3 miles at a time until I was comfortable with the distance. Then, I started to run a long run on the weekends at 30 minutes and upped it ten minutes each week. My miles are slower than ten minutes, so I was increasing distance less than a mile at a time. There have been weeks where I couldn't make it, but I would try again the next week. Today, I got out and ran 8 miles for the first time ever!

    September is a long way off and plenty of time to get comfortable with 3 mile runs. Once you can run three miles without being completely exhausted, you'll be able to build up your mileage.

    Good luck and happy running!
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