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asharksrevenge 07-24-2010 08:16 PM

My First 5K!
 
Today, for the very first time, I participated in a 5k run/walk! It was held in Sacramento, CA by the Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California. There was a huge turnout--well over 1,000 people--and I had such a great time! I walked the 5k, something I do as exercise 6 days a week, and finished in 52:52. They gave me a T shirt, towel, drinks and snacks. It was a great turnout and a wonderful cause, one that is close to my heart.

I never thought I would do something like this. I had just begun to accept that I would live the rest of my life and die an obese woman. Starting this journey and realizing that there is a whole world out there I can (and should!) try, I have come to realize that I am capable of doing great things. It was an uplifting experience and a great way to lose weight.

I'm so excited!! :cheer3:

Onederchic 07-24-2010 08:21 PM

:woohoo: Congrats!!

Cglasscock1 07-24-2010 08:38 PM

So glad to hear your victory at the 5K! Especially since it was for the Alzheimer's Foundation, very close to my heart as well. You did good all around! Congrats!

Rochester 07-24-2010 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asharksrevenge (Post 3402396)
Starting this journey and realizing that there is a whole world out there I can (and should!) try, I have come to realize that I am capable of doing great things.

I love this!!! And congrats on your accomplishment! :congrat:

KimL1214 07-24-2010 10:34 PM

Awesome Job!!!

oodlesofnoodles 07-25-2010 01:38 PM

Wow, that's really awesome! I wanted to do that too, I live in Sac. I didn't realize it was this weekend. Too bad :(

Great job, and that's a good time too! :D

caribbeangirl02 07-25-2010 02:06 PM

Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!
I recently started training for the C25K program, posts like yours are truly an inspiration!!!

Hermy 07-25-2010 02:10 PM

Congratulations! Very inspiring :carrot:

Ms GenghisCohen 07-26-2010 02:20 PM

Congratulations! It's an awesome accomplishment, and a great cause!

ducktape54 07-26-2010 07:12 PM

That is awesome!

Les 07-26-2010 07:19 PM

If 5K = 5 Kilometer, all I can say is WOW!!!!

Congrats!!!

EZMONEY 07-26-2010 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Les (Post 3405231)
If 5K = 5 Kilometer, all I can say is WOW!!!!

Congrats!!!

A 5K is 3.1 miles :)

great job :carrot:

asharksrevenge 07-27-2010 01:43 AM

Yep, a 5K is 5 kilometers, which is 3.1 miles, just slightly less than what I walk six days a week. :cheer3:

Thank you all SO MUCH for your encouragement and support! I love 3FC because I know I can always count on you wonderful ladies and gentlemen to keep me going and celebrate with me!


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