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Gonna run my first 5k run!



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Getting better and better and stronger and stronger, before I started this journey I couldnt walk up a flight of stairs without being winded, yesterday I ran 3 miles! I cant wait to actually run a 5k with my friends! People, stay positive and work hard! People read so much negative, I just wanted to share my positive. I love my Lapband

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Good for you, we're getting there!

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Great for you. How did you start running? I have always wanted to be a runner. I do a ton of Zumba but I think I need to mix it up. I would like to lift weights and run. When is the 5K?

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3 miles is great! I plan to start the couch to 5K program at the first of the year. I should be healed enough by then to bounce my stomach while jogging :D. Not to worry I'll have my compression shirt on when I jog. If all goes well I'll be ready to run a 5K in April.

TBM

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Wow, a 5km run! That's amazing!

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"One of Western New York’s most treasured events, the YMCA Turkey Trot brings together more than 12,500 runners of all ages and levels every Thanksgiving morning for a holiday celebration like no other"

This is the one I'm doing! My friends neglected to mention its actually 8k but hey. I will give it my all and with their help, who knows, maybe I can do it..(.hmmm?) We will see.

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If you can run 5, the race day adrenaline will get you through the last 3, lol. Fantastic achievement, running was always the main goal, I always imagined that feeling of triumph as I crossed a finish line. I didnt quite imagine myself crossing first, lol, and I dont think THAT will ever happen but we are competing against ourselves first and foremost.

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