My First 5K!!!

[CraftyChristie 62]

I just completed a 5K today! It was a walk called Strides for Epilepsy. Went with a bunch of friends and had a fun time. My hubby took some pics and I will add them to this thread a bit later. I am just so happy that I am already on this track at 3 1/2 weeks post op!!! My excuses are all gone. I did this walk in 50 degrees, raining, brrr.... my feet were soaking. I have a blister the size of texas on the bottom of my foot - have had it all week but it hasn't stopped me from doing 3 mile walks 4 times this week! My calf has been hurting, the kind of soreness you would have the morning after getting a charlie horse.... but I have just kept right on going, and I feel GREAT!!!!:thumbup:

[citygal 0]

Congrats!!! You should be very proud of yourself!! Go Girl Go!!

[CraftyChristie 62]

Here are the pics as promised :thumbup:

Me with my friend Brandy (She dressed up as Wonder Woman) the whole team wore superhero stuff but I didn't get the memo lol. Brandy is the one who helped me through weight loss surgery, she had gastric bypass with my surgeon 7 years ago. She is a runner now but she broke 3 toes last week so I walked this with her.

7 is my lucky number... and I got 3 of them!! If I were in Vegas I'd hit the jackpot lol.

During the walk. Wish you could tell how crappy the weather really is. This was during a brief time when we didn't need umbrellas. LOL

Finishing!! We actually had to re-enact this as the camera didn't take it the first time around. It was worth it though since this was my first ever 5K :thumbup1: Really my first organized walk of any kind that I have participated in. I like it and I think I will seek out things like this to do.

Edited June 13, 2010 by CraftyChristie

[citygal 0]

Christie..again so proud of you. I have NEVER been athletic. Last year I signed up and led a team in the Susan G. Komen 3 day (60 miles) and am doing the walk again in November of this year in San Diego...I'm not a jock...but I've learned a few things along the way about walking...so if I can ever support you send me a note....

I did a 5 k in Seattle last weekend....also Leslie Sansome has some GREAT walk at home videos that a great for training and excercise....

Sending you a virtual High 5.....HURRAY FOR YOU!

[CraftyChristie 62]

Wow 60 miles in 3 days that's amazing! I'd love to do that someday. Yes, I LOVE Leslie Sansone, have been using her videos for years. Did her 3 mile Walk Away the Pounds Express yesterday. Love getting the total body work out. I use hand weights during the whole DVD and then switch to the resistance band for those parts. Love it.

[escapesunshine 0]

that's amazing go job!

[BonnieJuneE 5]

Awesome Job! Keep the pictures coming! They are soooo motivating.

[Dansha 16]

KUDOS!!! A job well done. Keep up the good work.

Deb

[Lovingme2011 0]

Good job!!! I'm looking forward to participating in run/walks this year!!

[texaschick 0]

Awesome! I can't wait to get back into exercising. I am hoping that as soon as I lose some lbs my knees won't hurt as bad and I can get on out there. Lately I have been dying to run! I don't know where this has come from, but I may give it a try!

[SParkle 4]

Christie - well done!! I'm looking forward to being a lot more active and maybe participating in something next year.

Keep up the good work

Kathy

[gatormomof2 0]

Great Job! Congrats..you look great. You GO GIRL:thumbup:

[breezy 8]

Cool pictures! Thanks for posting them.

I'm beginning to think that being more active is a "mindset" before it is a reality. You look like you are having fun and enjoying yourself. I wonder if I could picture myself like that, if I would more eagerly plan exercise?

You are inspiring me!

[CraftyChristie 62]

Breezy... I know what you mean. It is a mindset. Let me tell ya, I don't think many people do this 3 weeks after surgery, and I also only saw ONE other person my size at this entire even with thousands of people. And I don't believe for a second that other people my size aren't capable.

I'm not one of those "lucky" people who got big with no problems. I have back, hip, knee, and foot problems and all are pretty bad. But I'm still out there!

[breezy 8]

Christie, I did aerobics with my girlfriend again yesterday. For some reason, I really enjoy exercising with her. She's so upbeat and fun! Kind of like your friend. We agreed to do it 2x a week together.

I have feet, knee, hip problems, too, but they're better since I lost some of the weight. I can actually go down stairs normally instead of placing both feet on a step before I go to the next one.

Thanks again for the inspiration!