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I DID IT!!!

niknak0508
niknak0508 Posts: 425 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
Today I completed my very FIRST REAL 5K RACE!!! I feel amazing!

I came in at 30:57, which is my overall best time so far. I have ran a couple virtual 5Ks w/ times at 40:00! :-) Here are some pictures to share!!!


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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Well done, that's a great achievement!
  • MarincicS
    MarincicS Posts: 265 Member
    Oh well done!! Congratulations! Such an improvement in your time. You must feel so strong!!
  • Congrats!!! all your hard work and dedication has certainly paid off ... you deserve this!! :)
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • mom2nate08
    mom2nate08 Posts: 287 Member
    Congratulations!!!! Awesome finishing time too!
  • Melissa426
    Melissa426 Posts: 1 Member
    Congrats!!! That's amazing. :happy:
  • firemama
    firemama Posts: 66 Member
    YOU ROCK!! Doesn't it make you feel so empowered? Keep it up!
  • natalie412
    natalie412 Posts: 1,039 Member
    Awesome!! Great time, too. I am running my first 5K next Saturday. Do you feel like a superhero?
  • carhicks
    carhicks Posts: 1,894 Member
    That is absolutely phenomenal. Not only did you run a 5k, but to take 5 minutes off your time. BRAVO. You deserve to feel proud of yourself. Awesome. :drinker:
  • grumpy2day
    grumpy2day Posts: 198 Member
    What an awesome personal achievement!! Stand tall and be proud, you deserve it!:flowerforyou:
  • dessiepenn
    dessiepenn Posts: 167 Member
    You should be so proud!!!! Way to go!!
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Excellent job! You should be so proud!
  • Steve_Runs
    Steve_Runs Posts: 443 Member
    totally awesome!
  • L00py_T0ucan
    L00py_T0ucan Posts: 1,378 Member
    You must feel like a million bucks! And great finish time, too! :flowerforyou: Well done!
  • butterflync105
    butterflync105 Posts: 29 Member
    That is AWESOME! Congrats!
  • eatandexercise1
    eatandexercise1 Posts: 67 Member
    Good for you! What an inspiration to the rest of us on our health/weight loss journeys!
  • luvnthenewme
    luvnthenewme Posts: 121 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    Great job and great time!
  • vestarocks
    vestarocks Posts: 420 Member
    Congratulations. Thank you for sharing your triumph.
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Wow - congrats! Great job and that's an awesome time!
  • damuchi429
    damuchi429 Posts: 33 Member
    Congrats. Hard work pays off.
  • Hawksbillus
    Hawksbillus Posts: 128 Member
    I'm very impressed!!! Well done!
  • Whoohoo! Congratulations!
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    Great job on the awesome-sauce running! That's a great time! I'm hoping to get my 5K down to around 30 for my next race. :)
  • loves_jc
    loves_jc Posts: 86 Member
    wonderful Job!
  • emma110592
    emma110592 Posts: 7 Member
    You are amazing. Just getting started with MFP you make me feel like it is possible. Thanks
  • metco89
    metco89 Posts: 578 Member
    That is fantastic! congratulations
  • Aemely
    Aemely Posts: 694 Member
    Wow, congratulations on your achievements!
  • elishabeish
    elishabeish Posts: 175 Member
    Today I completed my very FIRST REAL 5K RACE!!! I feel amazing!

    I came in at 30:57, which is my overall best time so far. I have ran a couple virtual 5Ks w/ times at 40:00! :-) Here are some pictures to share!!!


    IMG958386-1-1.jpg

    Amazing!!! I can just imagine the pride you must feel!
  • theartichoke
    theartichoke Posts: 816 Member
    What a great accomplishment! Way to go!!
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