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I feel, like, totally amazing. :D
I did it!
I ran (and walked) my first 5k on Sunday.
Was with Toronto Women's Runs. I made it in 50 minutes. I wasn't last in my age bracket and I wasn't last overall.
I'd say success!
Now to shed this extra 100 lbs I carry.
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Thanks to all who checked-in on my progress.
I think I'll start the c25k again once my body is less angry with me.
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- Location:Canada, Ontario, Parkway East
I completed the C25k program about two years ago and kept up running for a bit, but am ashamed to admit that I fell off of the wagon. Hard. I've been thinking about starting back up with running, and stumbled over the posts I made on here two years ago. I'm not sure how active this community is anymore, but back then, whether I made a post about being terrified (I'm looking at you, w5d3!) or of jubilant success, I received so much encouragement and support from other members. I don't know if any of those people are still here, but I just wanted to say reading back over the feedback has inspired me to give it another go. This time I think I'll try to obviously rebuild my endurance, but also I'd like to improve on my speed if possible.
Anyway, I just wanted to re-introduce myself as a c25k-er and reassure all of you who are working on it that it CAN be done and you will feel absolutely amazing once you've finished. In fact, I liked it so much that I'm doing it again. :)
Happy running, everyone!
Since I did the program for time, I now have to work on actually getting to 5k. But I now know that I can do it. :D
Stick with it guys! It works, It changes you, but it takes time and the ability to give yourself permission to take your own pace to get there!
I'll be totally stoked if next year's time is 30min!
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I've been fitted in shoes when I was 18 but the shoes ended up not working very well for me. :/
The screen said 37:20. I learned a lot. I collapsed as soon as I could after I crossed the finish line. I went too fast at first, there were a few hills, and I sped up when I thought it was the end but we still had a while to go. I had to stop and walk for a minute but I started again as soon as I could.
I will do more and I will do better. I am still so, so proud. And it was for Easter Seals Walk With Me NJ, so a good cause!
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Of course, not four hours after that run, I was at the dog park and got crashed into by a pack of running dogs; they ran right into my bad knee, hyperextending it. Ouch. So who knows what I'll be able to manage in a couple of days. I'm icing and hoping for the best.
This morning I ran W2D1 it felt easier than all of week 1. I also prefer running outside to running on the dreadmill at the gym.
I cough a lot once I'm home from running.
Wonder why?
My first 5k run is coming up at the end of May. I'd better step up my running!
I'm not giving up!
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- Location:Canada, Ontario, Parkway West