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I DID IT!!!

IRun4Me_12
IRun4Me_12 Posts: 240 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
My goal when I began my journey in January of this year was to be able to run a 5k. I was determined that there was no reason I could not run this distance. I downloaded the Ease into 5k app, and signed up for MFP. Along the way, I have lost just about 35 pounds, but have gained so much more - self confidence being the best thing that I have gained.

This past Saturday was my first race, and I ran it with my sister. Surprisingly, I was not nervous at all. I was ready! I am so proud of us! We ran the entire thing. I wanted to walk towards the end, but I kept telling myself to keep going, because I knew I would be so ticked at myself if I walked during the home stretch. We crossed the finish line together .... 37:07. Not a super fast time, but that doesn't matter to me. What matters is that I did what I set out to do!

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Thank you MFP for the support along the way! Up next ..... maybe a 10k? Who knows .... I just know that I'm not turning back now!

Replies

  • IRun4Me_12
    IRun4Me_12 Posts: 240 Member
    Uh Oh! I must have done something wrong!!

    ETA: Fixed it!!
  • Carolyn_79
    Carolyn_79 Posts: 935 Member
    Congratulations on your run! That's a great accomplishment and you must be so proud.
  • eprissel
    eprissel Posts: 92 Member
    GREAT job!
  • Tweety0518
    Tweety0518 Posts: 1
    Congratulations
  • HelloSweetie4
    HelloSweetie4 Posts: 1,214 Member
    Fantastic Job! Keep us posted if you do the 10k!
  • 4given4life
    4given4life Posts: 81 Member
    Congrats! I know you are so proud. That is one of my fitness goals as well is to completely run a 5K. Can't wait until I get there!
  • julesribar
    julesribar Posts: 43 Member
    Wow! I just have to say I am impressed! I have been a walk/runner for awhile now and am training now for a 10K in October. To be able to run this whole thing is really great! Kudos to you!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • tberend
    tberend Posts: 91 Member
    Congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment!
  • DMUND
    DMUND Posts: 299 Member
    You girls rock!!! WAY TO GO!!!
  • havs23
    havs23 Posts: 68 Member
    yess!! I am sure that feels amazing and I'm proud of you!! Keep it up :)
  • reojames
    reojames Posts: 96
    Way to GO!!! Wish I could do that... :)
  • macsgirl526
    macsgirl526 Posts: 80
    Congrats.How awesome.I am doing the C25K and hope by the end of the year to have ran or run a 5K. :bigsmile:
  • TerrieBNLWECHANGED
    TerrieBNLWECHANGED Posts: 27
    that's so awesome! Congratulations!
  • SamanthaYeaton
    SamanthaYeaton Posts: 16
    GOOD FOR YOU!!! :-D
  • jolson54829
    jolson54829 Posts: 32 Member
    Way to go!
  • kam5507
    kam5507 Posts: 40
    That is so great! Congrats!
  • iron_jj
    iron_jj Posts: 446 Member
    Congratulations on your first race!! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun, that's what it's all about right? :laugh: :flowerforyou:
  • Tonya0605
    Tonya0605 Posts: 111 Member
    Good for you for not walking that last "leg" of the race - although it would have been ok, I'm sure you are elated to actually be able to say you ran it all. I think 00:37:07 is a good time for your first race! Keep up the good work.
  • mspris2u
    mspris2u Posts: 161 Member
    Way to go! It looks like you girls had a lot of fun. I've added a 5k to my goals but it will be a little while before I do it..
  • italiankrystal26
    italiankrystal26 Posts: 59
    GREAT JOB!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • leSarahxo
    leSarahxo Posts: 22
    awesome!!!
  • easycure
    easycure Posts: 152 Member
    Congrats!!!! <3
  • IRun4Me_12
    IRun4Me_12 Posts: 240 Member
    Thank you everyone! It does feel great to have accomplished this particular goal that I set for myself!
  • jenbehe
    jenbehe Posts: 110 Member
    Amazing! Great job :)
  • vendygirl
    vendygirl Posts: 718 Member
    Congrats! That is awesome and you did it in the rain no less!!
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