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My First 5K!
07-24-2010, 09:16 PM
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Going, going, gone
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Sunny California
Posts: 188
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Height: 5'5"
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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!! 
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07-24-2010, 09:21 PM
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Resident Pixie
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Posts: 14,662
S/C/G: Pant Size - 28/12/8
Height: 5'2"
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 Congrats!!
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07-24-2010, 09:38 PM
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Carol
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 615
S/C/G: 172/159/140
Height: 5'6"
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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!
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07-24-2010, 10:29 PM
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The girl who can
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Thornfield Manor
Posts: 797
S/C/G: 240/207.8/165
Height: 5'6"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asharksrevenge
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.
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I love this!!! And congrats on your accomplishment! 
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07-24-2010, 11:34 PM
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Make it to the moon...
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Vermont
Posts: 2,176
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Height: 5'5"
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Awesome Job!!!
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07-25-2010, 02:38 PM
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natalie
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: norcal
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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! 
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07-25-2010, 03:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Miramar, Florida
Posts: 110
S/C/G: 155/114/110
Height: 5'3
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Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!
I recently started training for the C25K program, posts like yours are truly an inspiration!!!
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07-25-2010, 03:10 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Las Vegas
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Congratulations! Very inspiring
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07-26-2010, 03:20 PM
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Reducing
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central Illinois
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Congratulations! It's an awesome accomplishment, and a great cause!
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07-26-2010, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Missouri
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Height: 5'3"
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That is awesome!
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07-26-2010, 08:19 PM
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Just starting
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Alabama
Posts: 46
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Height: 5.4
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If 5K = 5 Kilometer, all I can say is WOW!!!!
Congrats!!!
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07-26-2010, 09:11 PM
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I'M A YOGA WIDOWER!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 21,164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Les
If 5K = 5 Kilometer, all I can say is WOW!!!!
Congrats!!!
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A 5K is 3.1 miles 
great job
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07-27-2010, 02:43 AM
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Going, going, gone
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Sunny California
Posts: 188
S/C/G: 285/247/135
Height: 5'5"
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Yep, a 5K is 5 kilometers, which is 3.1 miles, just slightly less than what I walk six days a week.
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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