NSV: completed my first race!

Givemewings
Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
Ran my first race ever today, the Bristol 10k in 1hr 4 mins. This is such an achievement for me as last June I couldn't even run 1 minute. I started my journey last June 2011 and in that time I have lost 52lbs and become so much fitter. It has changed my life. I am still not to my goal weight but I feel I am almost there. However,it has become about more than just losing the weight. My diet has changed , I feel so much fitter and really enjoy being active now. I have ambitions to become even fitter and would like to run a half marathon next year. Feel elated :)

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  • shaelataylor
    shaelataylor Posts: 224 Member
    congrats! im working toward the courage and ability to sign up for a 5k so you are quite an inspiration to me! great job...and keep on going :D
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    I started with Couch to 5K. If you haven't heard of it it's a great app that trains you ( slowly and surely) to run 5k. Thanks so much.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Congrats! You've caught the bug. Next year a half then soon you'll be sporting around town with one of those 26.2 stickers on your vehicle!

    Enjoy.
  • vojtko68
    vojtko68 Posts: 7 Member
    Congrats on completing your first race!!!! It is a huge accomplishment. I started running 2 years ago at age of 41. Never ran before in my life. I did the couch to 5k and think it is the best program. I am now shooting to do the Gasparilla 15k (again) and then a half marathon fall of 2013.

    Keep up the great work!!!
  • kazza2cats
    kazza2cats Posts: 87 Member
    Well done and a great time!!!! :drinker:
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Thanks everyone! Definitely caught the bug!
  • Brinasacat
    Brinasacat Posts: 505 Member
    That's awesome, congratulations!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Awesome great NSV
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Thanks!!
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