Finished my first 5km!

myjourney2
myjourney2 Posts: 424 Member
edited December 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I ended up walking the whole route but I did finish!! I was the last one in listening to the cheers of all the others that finished ahead of me. What a supportive group they were! Every one of them encouraging me along the last km.

I am going to seriously start training this week for the next one in July. I want to be able to at least run part if not all of the next one.

My finishers medal is proudly hanging on my livingroom mirror!!

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  • Nancy_AZ60
    Nancy_AZ60 Posts: 99 Member
    Hey you did it !! and you FINISHED !! WOOT WOOT !!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    nicely done!
  • bethieannie
    bethieannie Posts: 75 Member
    have you looked into the couch to 5k program? It is wonderful. If you have a smart phone it is a free app you can download, if not, just google it and you will find all the details. In case you are unfamiliar with it, it takes you from being a non-runner to running the entire length in about 9 weeks.

    No matter what you do, good luck, and congrats on your first!
  • dsckrc
    dsckrc Posts: 194 Member
    hey, i just finished mine too - last Saturday. it was awesome. i just signed up for 2nd 5K in 3 weeks. good job to you!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Pretty soon you'll have a collection of medals.

    Gradually work your way into running, don't rush things - most running injuries are a result of too much, too soon, too fast. Listen to your body and be consistent.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    By far, runners are the most supportive group of people out there. They are always encouraging. Always ready to give you a thumbs-up.

    Congrats on your success.

    Just remember ... and you heard it from me ... running is addictive. Soon you'll be signed up for a 10K. Then a half marathon. One day you'll be slapping a 26.2 sticker on the back of your vehicle. True. It's a sneaky little habit.
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