My first 5K...
hadn't really planned on running but I was 7 minutes late for the start and I thought I would catch up with my friends... about mile 2.5 I realized they must have been waiting for me to start... Did the 5K in 38 minutes. I don't really know what a good time is... but I am really proud of myself. I couldn't have even walked a 5K a year ago!
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38 minutes for your first race is pretty impressive! I've been running on and off for a number of years, and just recently got back into "racing" (I use quotes as I only race against my own times) after having knee surgery. My first 5k after surgery was 37:06, and the one I did last weekend was 34:59, so I'm certain you'll progress to faster times if you keep racing!
I love 5k's as they don't require a lot of training - not like a half marathon or longer - and I can do them every few weeks without any stress. I'm hoping to work up to a 10k within the next eight weeks but it's hard going so far! |
:cp: That is a great time for your first 5K!
My first one was about 14 years ago at the age of 43. I had quit smoking the day before, I was not overweight. I walked with my wife and kids, I think my time was over an hour :) ....it was in a town I spent 3 years as a kid....took a detour to show them the school I went to 1/2 through the race :D however....I have continued to do them...probably 75 or so PLUS our very own 5K's with our dogs..... I did get into the high 20's but that was a while ago...now we walk them for fun.... KEEP GOING!!! :carrot: |
That's terrific Stacy!
There is really nothing else to compare to the feeling of running your first 5k. It is exhilirating. Good for you. I am proud of you. As EZMONEY said, keep going!! |
Awesome! I ran my first last month, and can't wait to run another for the opportunity to beat my own time. Had you ran a full 3.1 miles before today?
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that's awesome! congrats!
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Exhilerating was the word for it! I want to train better and do another! |
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